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The Centre for Environmental Rights (CER), representing the Life After Coal/Impilo Ngaphandle Kwamalahle Campaign, submitted a formal statement to the Portfolio Committee on Energy on 29 November 2017. The document outlines critical concerns regarding the lack of transparency, inadequate public consultation, and the omission of key economic and environmental data in the development of South Africa's draft Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) for Electricity Update and the draft Integrated Energy Plan (IEP).

This briefing describes Albania's efforts to integrate climate adaptation into its medium-term budget process as part of its national adaptation plan (NAP) process.

A joint letter from 23 environmental and social organisations to the South African Minister of Energy expressing serious objections to the process surrounding the draft Integrated Energy Plan (IEP) and the draft update to the Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) for Electricity, specifically regarding a planned 'energy indaba' in December 2017.

This report by the International Institute for Sustainable Development maps the magnitude and trends of energy subsidies in India, focusing on the shift in government support from fossil fuels to renewable energy.

The Centre for Environmental Rights (CER), representing the Life After Coal/Impilo Ngaphandle Kwamalahle Campaign, submitted a letter to the Portfolio Committee on Environmental Affairs on 27 November 2017. The letter highlights findings from a study by Meridian Economics regarding Eskom's financial crisis and the viability of coal-fired power in South Africa, advocating for the accelerated decommissioning of specific power stations and the curtailment of new construction to save costs and improve air quality.

Friends of the Earth issued a statement following TransCanada's announcement that approximately 210,000 gallons of oil leaked from the Keystone pipeline in northeastern South Dakota, calling for fossil fuels to be kept in the ground to prevent climate catastrophe.

Friends of the Earth led a campaign to oppose the nomination of Sam Clovis as Chief Scientist at the U.S. Department of Agriculture, citing his lack of scientific background and climate denial. The effort, which included gathering over 70,000 signatures and coordinating with progressive organizations, contributed to pressure on the Senate. Clovis eventually withdrew his nomination following reports of his involvement in the Russia investigation.

This research paper proposes an analytical framework for studying cities in the developing world using the 'political settlements' approach to understand national political dynamics through urban transformation.

This research paper examines the practice of sitting International Court of Justice (ICJ) judges serving as arbitrators in investor-state dispute settlement (ISDS) cases, arguing that such 'moonlighting' may undermine the ICJ's reputation for independence.

This research paper examines the history and systemic challenges of sexual abuse and exploitation perpetrated by United Nations peacekeepers. It details the 'food-for-sex' scandals, the legal hurdles preventing the UN from prosecuting troops due to national jurisdiction, and the policy responses implemented to combat these crimes, including Resolution 2272.

The Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL) criticizes the European Commission's consultation process regarding the proposed Multilateral Investment Court, arguing that the Commission misrepresented public feedback to claim broad support for the initiative despite significant opposition found in narrative comments.

The Centre for Environmental Rights (CER), representing the Life After Coal/Impilo Ngaphandle Kwamalahle Campaign, submitted additional comments to the South African Department of Energy regarding the Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) and Integrated Energy Plan (IEP). The CER argues that these plans must incorporate missing cost calculations for coal and nuclear energy, as well as findings from recent studies suggesting that accelerating the decommissioning of coal plants and cancelling new coal and nuclear capacity is the most cost-effective path for Eskom and the national grid.

The report "Continuous Improvement" in Illegal Practices in the Peruvian Forest Sector examines how timber exporters in Peru, with government complicity, use "continuous improvement" strategies to bypass transparency and export high-risk timber to markets with fewer restrictions.

A case study by Friends of the Earth detailing the successful effort to stop the proposed Gateway Pacific coal terminal in northwest Washington, which was denied federal permits to protect the treaty rights of the Lummi Nation.

The Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL) issued a project alert regarding a $20 million loan from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) to the government of Honduras. The loan is intended to support the conceptualization and technical preparation of Employment and Economic Development Zones (ZEDEs), which are designed to attract investment and create formal jobs. CIEL argues that the ZEDE framework violates numerous IDB operational policies and Honduran constitutional and international rights due to the zones' private governance structure and lack of transparency.

This report audits data on liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) subsidies and gender in Indonesia to establish a baseline for potential subsidy reforms and identify data gaps, specifically focusing on the bottom 35 per cent of the population by income.

The Centre for Environmental Rights, acting on behalf of groundWork, has filed a provisional appeal under Section 62 of the Local Government Municipal Systems Act 32 of 2000 regarding the transfer of a provisional atmospheric emission licence (PAEL) for the proposed Khanyisa coal-fired power station.

This document is a provisional appeal filed on 13 November 2017 by groundWork, represented by the Centre for Environmental Rights, against the transfer of a provisional atmospheric emission licence (PAEL) for the Khanyisa coal-fired power station. The appellant argues that the transfer from Anglo Operations (Pty) Ltd to ACWA Power Khanyisa Thermal Power Station RF (Pty) Ltd is invalid because the licence does not reflect the project's increased capacity of 600MW, fails to account for cumulative air quality impacts in the Highveld Priority Area, and was processed without required public participation or valid delegation of authority.

This briefing discusses the challenges of meeting 2025 Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) and greenhouse gas (GHG) standards, proposing high-octane, low-carbon fuels as a cost-effective compliance pathway for the automotive industry and consumers.

This briefing from the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) and the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) provides policy guidance for parties attending COP 14 in Egypt regarding the reconciliation of biodiversity mainstreaming with the infrastructure sector.