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This briefing paper by the Center for International Environmental Law analyzes human rights issues addressed during the COP19 negotiations in Warsaw, Poland, focusing on ambition, the Clean Development Mechanism, gender, the Green Climate Fund, public participation, and REDD+.

This working paper examines the climate change agenda in Zambia, focusing on the national disaster management and climate change framework, the role of development aid, and the central government's interests regarding climate change.

This research paper describes the application of a robust decision-making under uncertainty framework, utilizing the XLRM assessment framework and the Water Evaluation And Planning (WEAP) system, to manage water resources in a moorland ecosystem in Piura, Peru, amidst climate variability.

This Food and Agriculture Organisation working paper reviews the application of agroforestry in Malawi and conservation agriculture (CA) in Zambia under the framework of 'climate-smart agriculture'. The study evaluates the impact of these techniques on crop yields, socio-economic outcomes, and carbon sequestration through a comprehensive literature review.

A statement by Friends of the Earth International and 136 other organizations opposing biodiversity offset mechanisms, which they argue treat nature as a tradable commodity and facilitate unsustainable development.

A statement from a coalition of international organizations addressed to the United States Trade Representative and the European Commission, opposing the inclusion of investor-state dispute settlement (ISDS) in the Trans-Atlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP).

This research paper analyzes the shifting landscape of maritime piracy in Africa, contrasting the decline of Somalia-based piracy with the significant rise of attacks in the Gulf of Guinea. It examines the different tactics used in these regions, the impact on Africa's 'blue economy', and the regional security strategies being implemented by West African states and the African Union.

The Centre for Environmental Rights (CER), representing various community and environmental groups, submitted formal objections to Eskom's application to vary the Atmospheric Emission Licence (AEL) for the Kriel Power Station. The CER argues that the requested increase in particulate matter (PM) emissions would exacerbate poor air quality in the Highveld Priority Area, cause significant health impacts, and result from Eskom's own poor planning rather than a genuine emergency.

The 'Human Rights for All Post-2015' joint statement, published on December 10, 2013, by the Center for International Environmental Law and supported by over 300 organizations, calls for the successor to the Millennium Development Goals to be anchored in human rights. It advocates for a shift from a 'model of charity to one of justice,' emphasizing accountability for governments, businesses, and international institutions to ensure sustainable, inclusive, and just development.

This research paper examines the geopolitical and economic implications of US-led 'mega-regional' trade agreements—the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) and the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP)—and China's domestic economic reforms. The author argues that South Africa's current inward-looking trade strategy risks undermining its international competitiveness and regional leadership as the global trading system evolves.

This research paper proposes a revised planetary boundary for human 'blue' water consumption (PB-Water) by incorporating a bottom-up quantification of local water availabilities and environmental flow requirements, resulting in a lower boundary estimate than previous top-down analyses.

A case study detailing the implementation of Mexico's first fuel-efficiency standard for light-duty vehicles in June 2013, developed with support from EMBARQ Mexico and Centro Mario Molina.

A personal reflection by Elizabeth Sidiropoulos, Chief Executive of the South African Institute of International Affairs, on the death of Nelson Mandela on 5 December 2013 and the subsequent remembrance of South Africa's transition to democracy.

A condolence statement from the South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA) honoring the life and legacy of Nelson Mandela following his passing in 2013.

This briefing consists of final submissions by Howard Mann, Senior International Law Advisor at the International Institute for Sustainable Development, to the House of Commons Standing Committee on International Trade. It provides a legal critique of the Investment Chapter of the Canada-EU Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), arguing that the draft text significantly expands corporate rights and restricts the ability of Canadian federal and provincial governments to regulate in areas such as health and the environment.

A statement by Natural Justice reflecting on the legacy of Nelson Mandela following his death, emphasizing his role in South Africa's reconciliation and the ongoing need to fight for equality and justice.

This World Resources Institute working paper outlines the design and implementation of mandatory greenhouse gas (GHG) reporting programs, identifying key decision drivers and building blocks for jurisdictions to manage emissions and strengthen climate change capacity.

The Centre for Environmental Rights (CER) provides a detailed critique of the proposed Technical Regulations for Petroleum Exploration and Exploitation published by the South African Minister of Mineral Resources on 15 October 2013. The CER argues that the regulations are non-binding guidelines rather than enforceable laws, lack sufficient environmental impact assessment requirements, and fail to provide for meaningful public participation or access to information. The document suggests that fracking-specific regulations should be promulgated under a broader suite of environmental laws, including NEMA, NEMWA, and the National Water Act, rather than solely under the MPRDA.

The Centre for Environmental Rights (CER) provides a set of minimum legal and regulatory requirements for hydraulic fracturing (fracking) in South Africa. The report argues that the proposed fracking regulations published by the Minister of Mineral Resources on 15 October 2013 are inadequate, as they rely primarily on industry standards from the American Petroleum Institute (API) and fail to provide for meaningful public participation or sufficient penalties for non-compliance. The CER advocates for a comprehensive regulatory regime grounded in the South African Constitution and the National Environmental Management Act (NEMA), emphasizing the precautionary principle and the need for a specialized, inter-departmental regulatory unit.

The Centre for Environmental Rights (CER) published a set of Minimum Requirements for the Regulation of the Environmental Impacts of Fracking in December 2013 to address the potentially severe effects of the shale gas industry.