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This policy briefing examines the interdependence between the 'Blue Economy' and maritime security within the African maritime domain, arguing that a thriving ocean economy is impossible without integrated governance that addresses criminal activity at sea.

This policy briefing by the South African Institute of International Affairs examines the opportunities and constraints of transitioning to low-carbon energy in Africa, focusing on West Africa and Nigeria. It argues that while the continent has vast renewable potential, progress is hindered by fragmented governance, inadequate investment, and a lack of coordination between niche projects and national grids.

This policy brief by the South African Institute of International Affairs examines the role of civic technology and open data in driving accountability in South Africa. It argues that technology alone is not a solution for social change and proposes the 'accountability stack' framework, which prioritizes human-centric problem solving over the mere delivery of digital tools.

This case study, produced by the LEDS GP Benefits Working Group and the RALI project, evaluates the socio-economic and environmental advantages of transitioning from fossil fuel-based energy to renewable energy in Bangladesh. Utilizing modelling from the USAID Catalyzing Clean Energy in Bangladesh (CCEB) program, the document argues that clean energy alternatives provide cost-effective greenhouse gas mitigation and affordable electricity, making them a superior choice for long-term energy planning compared to conventional sources.

This report details the methodology for selecting 'champion' Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA) options in Nepal, focusing on a screening process that combines expert judgment with farmer feedback to identify 17 champion CSAs or packages across different agro-ecological regions.

This report describes a study funded by the Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN) and led by the Nepal Development Research Institute (NDRI) to assess the vulnerability of Nepal's hydroelectricity sector to climate change and identify adaptation options.

The Centre for Environmental Rights (CER) requested a meeting with the Department of Environmental Affairs to discuss Eskom's non-compliance with emission standards. Based on a report by Professor Eugene Cairncross analyzing data from April 1, 2015, to March 31, 2016, the CER highlights widespread violations of PM10, NOx, and SO2 limits across multiple power stations and calls for stricter monitoring and reporting guidelines.

The Center for International Environmental Law argues that the Trump Administration's intention to withdraw the United States from the Paris Agreement violates international law, damages US global credibility, and slows the urgent response to climate change without benefiting the coal or fossil fuel industries.

This report examines the bidirectional relationship between regional trade governance and regional climate change governance, specifically analyzing the role of "climate clubs" and environmental provisions within regional trade agreements.

A statement from the World Resources Institute's President and CEO, Andrew Steer, arguing against the potential withdrawal of the United States from the Paris Agreement.

This Independent Assurance Statement, issued by KPMG India on 30 May 2017, provides limited assurance that the State Bank of India's Green Bond Framework conforms to the pre-issuance requirements of the Climate Bonds Standard Version 2.1.

A statement by CIEL Senior Attorney Melissa Blue Sky regarding the #BeyondNAFTA summit in Mexico City, where a diverse coalition of social and environmental groups called for a new North American trade agreement that prioritizes human rights, environmental protection, and climate obligations over corporate profits.

A statement by Amigos de la Tierra de América Latina y el Caribe (ATALC) denouncing human rights violations and the criminalization of the Brazilian people under the government of Michel Temer, specifically citing military repression of social mobilizations and the imposition of a state of siege in Brasilia.

A statement by Friends of the Earth Latin America and the Caribbean (ATALC) denouncing human rights violations and the criminalization of the Brazilian people under the government of Michel Temer, specifically citing the use of the military to repress social mobilizations in May 2017.

A statement by Friends of the Earth Latin America and the Caribbean (ATALC) denouncing the deployment of the army by Michel Temer's administration to repress social mobilizations in Brazil, specifically in Brasilia, and reporting violence against peasants in Pará State.

This G20 Insights policy brief, contributed to by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) and environmental NGOs, argues that current global governance for displaced populations is inadequate for the scale of climate-induced migration and calls for G20 leadership in reforming humanitarian responses.

The NDC Update Report: Ambition to Action serves as a prologue to a series of reports analyzing the implementation of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) under the Paris Agreement, focusing on the roles of governments, international donors, and non-state actors.

This technical appendix details the econometric analysis supporting a policy brief on the relationship between hunger and migration. Using data from 1990 to 2015, the authors examine how international migration stocks are affected by demographic, political, and economic variables, concluding that while population and political stability are robust drivers, the links to poverty and undernourishment are complex and often insignificant in broad samples.

This research paper uses the multi-level perspective (MLP) to analyze the stability and potential lock-in of the socio-technical regime within Sweden's heat-energy system, identifying risks associated with current system characteristics.

A statement by Friends of the Earth International criticizing the UN Convention on Biological Diversity's 2017 theme of tourism, arguing that mass tourism causes severe environmental degradation and human rights abuses rather than protecting biodiversity.