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Earthjustice and the Center for Food Safety are representing a coalition of residents and farmers in a legal effort to defend a Maui County ballot initiative that prohibits the growth, testing, or cultivation of genetically engineered (GE) crops until their safety is proven through environmental and public health studies.

The Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL) expresses concern over the lack of transparency in the Trans-Atlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) negotiations, arguing that the European Commission's disclosure of chemicals documents is insufficient and fails to address key chapters that could undermine toxic chemical regulations.

Trip Van Noppen, President of Earthjustice, issued a statement supporting President Obama's November 20, 2014, immigration announcement, arguing that reducing the threat of deportation allows immigrants to better exercise their right to a healthy environment and participate in democratic decision-making without fear of retaliation.

The Global Landscape of Climate Finance 2014 executive summary analyzes global climate finance flows for 2013, noting a decrease in total investment and highlighting the role of falling technology costs and domestic policy frameworks in driving climate finance.

This fact sheet by the World Resources Institute analyzes the greenhouse gas (GHG) emission targets announced by the United States and China, comparing them to previous commitments and current trajectories in the context of the global goal to limit warming to 2 degrees C.

This briefing note analyzes a bilateral agreement announced on November 11, 2014, between the United States and China to cooperate on clean energy development and greenhouse gas emissions mitigation.

This fact sheet describes the 'Production-Protection' strategy implemented by the Climate Policy Initiative (CPI) in Indonesia. The approach seeks to reconcile economic growth and environmental protection by increasing oil palm productivity and redistributing land to high-value uses through a jurisdictional model and fiscal policy adjustments.

This research paper examines the potential for the Nordic countries to cooperate on climate adaptation and the development of a regional adaptation strategy, noting the region's strong institutional capacity and relative resilience compared to other global regions.

This special edition of Climate and Development Outlook describes the scoping phase of the Future Climate For Africa (FCFA) programme, a five-year international research initiative funded by the UK's Department for International Development (DFID) and the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC). The programme focuses on improving the scientific understanding of sub-Saharan African climate on decadal timescales and enhancing the communication and uptake of this information for long-term climate-resilient development strategies.

This briefing by the South African Institute of International Affairs examines the agenda of the 2014 G-20 Summit hosted by Australia, focusing on the interconnectedness of global economic growth, resilience, and development.

The World Resources Institute (WRI) responded to 2014 climate announcements from the U.S. and China, noting the U.S. target of 26-28% emissions reductions by 2025 and China's target to peak emissions around 2030. WRI views these commitments as critical for building momentum toward a global agreement in Paris, while urging both nations to exceed their initial pledges to maximize economic opportunities and climate mitigation.

This guide introduces a handbook designed to explain the economic theory and practical functioning of urban land markets in Africa, emphasizing the need for policy-makers to move beyond state-centric management to include diverse actors.

Friends of the Earth urges President Obama to reject the Keystone XL pipeline, arguing that public opposition is widespread and that political survival for Democrats depends on prioritizing environmental protection over oil industry interests.

This report examines the governance of urban land markets in Zimbabwe, focusing on the institutional challenges, the role of various actors, and the accessibility of land and housing for the urban poor.

Amigos de la Tierra de América Latina y el Caribe (ATALC) issued a statement condemning the death of 21-year-old French environmental activist Remi Fraisse, who was killed by French gendarmerie explosive grenades during a protest against the Sivens dam project in Gaillac.

This report by the Overseas Development Institute (ODI) and the Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN) provides a critical review of the Zero Draft of the Post-2015 Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR). The authors argue that while the draft has advanced in areas like the inclusion of vulnerable groups, it remains disjointed in its organising logic and fails to sufficiently integrate DRR with sustainable development, climate change, and conflict.

This fact sheet argues that a precise legal definition of nanomaterials is a critical prerequisite for implementing mandatory risk assessment and management procedures. It notes that while nanotechnology offers benefits across various sectors, including energy, it also poses risks to human health and the environment. The document highlights the difficulty of establishing such a definition due to the rapid evolution of scientific understanding and measurement technologies.

The CFAS Guide, published in November 2014 by the Climate and Development Knowledge Network, provides a technical synopsis of climate finance negotiations under the UNFCCC to support stakeholders participating in the 20th Conference of the Parties (COP20) in Lima, Peru. It details the status of long-term finance goals, the operationalization of the Green Climate Fund, the financial constraints of the Adaptation Fund, and the role of the Standing Committee on Finance in improving the measurement, reporting, and verification (MRV) of climate finance flows.

The CFAS Guide, published in November 2014 by the Climate and Development Knowledge Network, provides a comprehensive overview of climate finance negotiations leading up to the COP20 in Lima, Peru. It details the status of long-term finance goals, the operationalization of the Green Climate Fund, the challenges facing the Adaptation Fund, and the technical work of the Standing Committee on Finance regarding the monitoring, reporting, and verification of climate funds.

The CFAS Guide, published in November 2014 by the Climate and Development Knowledge Network, provides a comprehensive briefing for negotiators and stakeholders attending the 20th Conference of the Parties (COP20) in Lima, Peru. The document outlines the state of climate finance negotiations, focusing on the goal of mobilizing $100 billion annually by 2020, the operationalization of the Green Climate Fund (GCF), and the roles of the Standing Committee on Finance (SCF) and other financial mechanisms under the UNFCCC and the Kyoto Protocol.