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A collective statement issued by global climate justice organisations and movements at COP22 in Marrakech, expressing opposition to the election of Donald Trump and calling for continued global action to limit temperature rise to 1.5°C despite U.S. leadership.

This report, prepared by GCS Water and Environment (Pty) Ltd for the Centre for Environmental Rights, reviews the Integrated Water Use License Application (IWULA) and the resulting Integrated Water Use License (IWUL) issued to Atha-Africa Ventures (Pty) Ltd for the proposed Yzermyn underground coal mine in Mpumalanga. The review identifies significant gaps in the specialist studies regarding hydrogeology, wetlands, and hydrology, concluding that the IWUL was issued without a full understanding of the environmental impacts and the interconnection between water resources.

This policy brief analyzes the potential for mobilizing private finance for climate change adaptation in Rwanda. It finds that while Rwanda has a clear policy vision, it lacks a strong enabling environment for adaptation investment, and very little private climate finance has been mobilized to date. The document highlights barriers such as high interest rates (up to 20%), inadequate electricity, and the challenges of being landlocked. It concludes that because foreign direct investment plays a minimal role, the government and development partners should focus on empowering local small and medium enterprises to drive adaptation.

This research paper examines the international carbon market mechanisms established under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement, specifically Cooperative Approaches (Art. 6.2-3) and the Mechanism for Sustainable Development and Mitigation (Art. 6.4-7). It analyzes the evolving goals of these markets and the ongoing negotiations regarding their technical design and governance.

A joint statement by North American and Guatemalan organizations condemning the murder of Jeremy Abraham Barrios Lima, an assistant at the Guatemalan Centre for Legal, Environmental and Social Action (CALAS), and highlighting the broader risks faced by environmental defenders in Guatemala and Latin America.

This report examines fossil fuel subsidy reform and the adoption of policy instruments to promote renewable energy, focusing on specific case studies from Ethiopia, Morocco, Peru, the Philippines, and Nordic countries.

A statement from Aldrin Calixte, Executive Secretary of Haiti Survie (Friends of the Earth Haiti), addressed to global leaders during COP22, calling for a compensation fund for vulnerable economies and increased support for the Green Climate Fund following the impacts of Hurricane Matthew and other climate shocks in Haiti.

This briefing summarizes a standardized review of adaptation actions across 15 African and Asian countries conducted by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) for the Collaborative Adaptation Research Initiative in Africa and Asia (CARIAA).

The Centre for Environmental Rights (CER), acting for Earthlife Africa Johannesburg, submitted comments to the Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA) regarding the Final Scope of Work Report (FSR) for the Thabametsi coal-fired power station. The CER argues that the FSR is inadequate, particularly concerning the Climate Change Impact Assessment (CCIA), and requests that the DEA either reject the report or require significant amendments to align it with the South African Constitution and the National Environmental Management Act (NEMA).

A statement from RMI asserting that the market-based transition to energy efficiency and renewables will continue despite political uncertainty in the United States following the 2016 election.

This report examines the historical and systemic issues of land tenure in rural Brazil, highlighting how irregular property rights, fragmented registration systems, and the lack of a unified cartographic base contribute to social conflict, illegal deforestation, and challenges in implementing the Forest Code.

A statement from Friends of the Earth U.S. President Erich Pica pledging to resist the administration of President-elect Donald Trump to protect the environment and address systemic issues of equality, race, and class.

This research paper by the South African Institute of International Affairs examines the potential implications of Donald Trump's 2016 election on US-Africa relations, noting a lack of specific policy detail regarding the continent during his campaign.

A statement from World Resources Institute (WRI) President & CEO Andrew Steer regarding the election of Donald Trump, urging the new administration to prioritize clean energy, climate action, and the Paris Agreement to ensure economic growth and international credibility.

This guidance note provides a flexible framework for strengthening vertical integration within National Adaptation Plan (NAP) processes, specifically focusing on the strategic linkages between national and sub-national levels of adaptation planning, implementation, and monitoring and evaluation.

This briefing outlines the objectives and challenges associated with creating the 'rule book' for the Paris Agreement, specifically focusing on the tasks and expectations for the COP22 meeting in Marrakech. It emphasizes the need for a transparency and accountability framework to ensure environmental integrity and to scale up climate actions to meet the goal of limiting temperature increases to 1.5 - 2 degrees C.

The 'COP22 Jargon Cheat Sheet' by the World Resources Institute is a guide designed to explain the complex terminology, acronyms, and processes associated with the 22nd Conference of the Parties (COP22) in Marrakech, Morocco, and the implementation of the Paris Agreement.

The report analyzes public finance in Côte d’Ivoire for 2015 to determine how much investment aligns with the National REDD+ Strategy. It finds a significant gap between current funding and the investment needed to reach 2030 forest cover goals, noting that the majority of land-use finance is 'grey'—agricultural intensification that may drive deforestation due to a lack of safeguards.

A statement by Amigos de la Tierra de América Latina y el Caribe (ATALC) expressing solidarity with the Lenca people and condemning a report by a mission hired by the FMO regarding the Agua Zarca project in Honduras.

Friends of the Earth Latin America and the Caribbean (ATALC) expresses solidarity with the Lenca people and Rio Blanco communities in Honduras, rejecting a report by the FMO regarding the Agua Zarca hydro-electric project and condemning the violence and impunity facing land defenders.