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This report outlines a road map for developing a green bond market in Colombia to support the country's transition to a green and low-carbon economy, following initial issuances by Bancolombia and Davivienda.

The Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL) criticizes the 2017 U.S. NAFTA negotiating objectives for prioritizing corporate interests over public health, labor rights, and the environment. CIEL highlights the failure to address Investor State Dispute Settlement (ISDS), the promotion of fossil fuel investment in Mexico, and the lack of binding environmental enforcement and transparency.

EcoPost, founded by Lorna Rutto in 2009 in Nairobi, Kenya, recycles plastic waste into durable building materials to combat urban pollution and deforestation. The company targets 1 million kilos of recycling annually, employs over 2,250 people (including 2,000 casual collectors), and provides health benefits and above-average wages. By replacing timber, EcoPost helps mitigate the loss of 5,000 hectares of Kenyan forest per year.

This research paper evaluates the Women Entrepreneurs Finance Initiative (We-Fi), an effort initiated by Ivanka Trump to provide over US$1 million for women entrepreneurs in developing countries. While acknowledging the initiative's goal to address the fact that approximately 70% of women-owned small and medium enterprises in the developing world lack adequate finance, the author warns against 'economic instrumentalism' and the 'Smart Economics' doctrine. The paper argues that providing financial resources alone is a 'quick fix' that fails to address structural gender inequalities, such as legal restrictions on property ownership and culturally-based patriarchy, and urges We-Fi to prioritize legal, social, and policy-related interventions for lasting impact.

This policy brief describes the India-UK partnership on energy efficiency and green growth, highlighting how UK expertise supported the deployment of energy-efficient solutions and the development of investment strategies in India.

This policy brief by the British High Commission, New Delhi, discusses the India-UK partnership's role in supporting India's Smart City Mission to ensure sustainable, resilient, and low-carbon urban growth in the face of increasing climate hazards and energy demand.

This document introduces a guide on market facilitation based on the FSD network's experience. It defines facilitators as external change agents who address market constraints to improve financial inclusion through a public, temporary role, drawing on seven case studies by the Springfield Centre to illustrate the M4P approach.

A letter from the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (CAPE) to the Federal Minister of Environment and Climate Change, urging the strengthening of legislation for the phase-out of coal-fired power plants in Canada by 2030 to maximize health and climate benefits.

This research paper examines three mechanisms—quotas, exchange rates, and discount rates—designed to restrict the flow of units between emissions trading systems (ETSs) to mitigate the risks associated with full linking.

This document introduces a guide by CDKN and PwC UK on establishing green bond markets in developing economies. It outlines five key building blocks for market success—enabling environment, investors, issuers/pipeline, governance, and standards—and highlights a critical funding gap for the SDGs, noting that 80-90% of necessary climate finance must come from the private sector.

This research paper analyzes the German G20 presidency in 2017, focusing on Germany's strategic initiatives for Africa and the challenges posed by the United States' shift toward protectionism under President Donald Trump.

A statement by the World Resources Institute urging the United States government to endorse the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) recommendations at the 2017 G20 Summit to protect investors and maintain U.S. business competitiveness.

This report by the Center for International Environmental Law argues that the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) between the EU and Canada could undermine the ability of EU Member States to regulate pesticides due to pressures for regulatory convergence and the introduction of private trade tribunals for corporations.

The Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI) 2017: G20 Edition evaluates the climate efforts of the 20 largest economies, which collectively account for 75% of global greenhouse gas emissions. The index assesses countries based on emissions, energy use, renewable energy, and climate policy to determine if they are on track to meet the Paris Agreement's goal of limiting global warming to well below 2°C.

A research paper by the Stockholm Environment Institute analyzing livestock manure management systems in Bangladesh, quantifying the distribution of manure use and the resulting methane emissions across different livestock types and farm scales.

An open letter from the World Resources Institute to CEOs warning that current business models relying on increased consumption are unsustainable given natural resource limits and the rapid growth of the global middle class.

The Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL) argues that the proposed Multilateral Investment Court (MIC), championed by the European Union and Canada, fails to address the fundamental flaws of investor-state dispute settlement (ISDS) and instead prioritizes corporate rights over public interest, human rights, and environmental protections.

A statement by Amigos de la Tierra de América Latina y el Caribe (ATALC) expressing solidarity with the Consejo Cívico de Organizaciones Populares e Indígenas de Honduras (COPINH) following attacks on its members, including Berta Zuñiga, Sotero Chavarría, and Asunción Martínez, in the Department of La Paz.

A statement by Friends of the Earth Latin America and the Caribbean (ATALC) expressing solidarity with the Civic Council of Popular and Indigenous Organizations of Honduras (COPINH) following attacks on its members and coordinator, Berta Zúñiga.

A statement by Friends of the Earth Latin America and the Caribbean (ATALC) expressing solidarity with the Civic Council of Popular and Indigenous Organizations of Honduras (COPINH) following armed attacks on its members and raising concerns over water privatization and foreign-funded development projects.