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A statement by Friends of the Earth International criticizing the UN Convention on biodiversity's promotion of tourism, arguing that mainstream tourism causes severe environmental destruction, human rights abuses, and economic injustice.

A letter from five environmental and health organizations to Canada's Minister of Health requesting a specific completion deadline of April 2018 for the Pest Management Regulatory Agency's (PMRA) second special review of the herbicide atrazine.

This report analyzes the decline of coal mining in South Wales, United Kingdom, from its growth during the industrial revolution to its disappearance in the 1990s, to provide lessons for other regions transitioning away from coal.

The Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (CAPE) wrote to federal ministers in May 2017 urging the integration of Health Impact Assessments (HIAs) into all federal Environmental Assessment (EA) processes. The organization argues that human health is fundamentally underpinned by the environment and that resource and energy development projects must explicitly evaluate health outcomes, particularly for vulnerable populations and Indigenous Peoples.

The Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL) discusses the implications of the Trump administration's 2017 decision to renegotiate the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). CIEL argues that NAFTA has historically expanded resource-intensive industries at the expense of the environment and labor rights, and calls for a new trade system that prioritizes human rights, climate protection, and the elimination of fossil fuel subsidies and investor-state dispute settlements.

The Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (CAPE) opposes a proposal by Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL) to build a large-scale nuclear waste site at Chalk River, Ontario, citing severe environmental and safety risks.

This briefing explores how blockchain technology can enhance the cybersecurity of the electrical grid, particularly as the proliferation of Internet-connected devices increases vulnerabilities. It details the inherent security features of blockchains, their application in mitigating IoT and data communication risks, and the emerging challenge of cryptographic key mismanagement.

This case study describes how Bogor City utilized the Urban Low Emission Development Strategies (Urban-LEDS) project and ICLEI’s GreenClimateCities2 framework to integrate low-carbon strategies into its local development plans to improve liveability.

This research paper estimates the global health and environmental damages caused by diesel NOx emissions, highlighting a significant gap between laboratory certification limits and real-world emissions across 11 major vehicle markets.

This report by the Global Subsidies Initiative of IISD and Gaia Consulting, written for the Nordic Council Ministers, estimates global fossil fuel subsidies at USD 425 billion and proposes a "SWAP" concept to redirect these funds toward sustainable energy, energy efficiency, and safety nets.

This report, authored by NewClimate Institute and the Öko-Institut for the German Emissions Trading Authority (DEHSt), examines the vulnerability of Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) projects to the discontinuation of greenhouse gas (GHG) abatement activities due to an oversupply of emission reduction credits in the global carbon market.

A collection of five South African case studies detailing value-addition methods for livestock value chain residues, focusing on biogas production, insect protein, and composting.

This research paper discusses the restorative justice mandate of the International Criminal Court (ICC), specifically focusing on the role of the Trust Fund for Victims (TFV) in providing reparations and assistance to victims of war crimes and crimes against humanity.

This executive summary synthesizes the Arctic Resilience Report to provide policy-relevant insights for leaders at the local, regional, and national levels, as well as the Arctic Council. It emphasizes the need for integrated understanding of social and environmental systems to maintain core functions amidst rapid change, while highlighting that while resilience-building occurs within the Arctic, slowing the pace of change requires external action.

This case study examines the challenges and opportunities for decentralized renewable energy development in West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, emphasizing the need for institutional reforms, multi-stakeholder partnerships, and integrated spatial planning.

This case study describes the 'Future Proofing Cities' project in Madurai, India, which focuses on strengthening blue-green infrastructure—comprising hydrological systems and land-based natural habitats—to mitigate the impacts of climate change and urbanization.

A statement by the Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL) criticizing the European Union for introducing loopholes into the Stockholm Convention's ban on DecaBDE and proposing similar exemptions for endocrine disrupting chemicals in the EU.

This report provides a forward-looking scenario analysis of energy efficiency (EE) policies in Estonia's residential, tertiary, and transport sectors up to 2030. Using LEAP software and a Decision Support Tool (DST), it compares a Business-as-Usual (BAU) scenario against various EE scenarios to determine the measures required to meet European Union targets. The analysis identifies critical socio-economic barriers and proposes policy instruments, such as large-scale building renovations and fiscal incentives for fuel-efficient vehicles, to bridge the gap between current trends and policy goals.

A letter from MacRobert Attorneys to the Centre for Environmental Rights (CER) regarding the environmental authorisation for a 600 MW coal-fired independent power plant for KiPower (Pty) Limited in South Africa. The letter confirms the developer's intent to conduct a Climate Change Impact Assessment (CCIA) following a specific court judgement.

A statement by Friends of the Earth International criticizing the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for its continued financing of coal projects despite the risks of climate change and local environmental destruction.