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A statement by Friends of the Earth International during the People’s Summit in Rio, advocating for grassroots mobilization, solidarity among impacted communities, and the removal of corporate influence from political structures to achieve global sustainability.

This report, produced by IISD, the United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative, and The Blended Capital Group, proposes integrating sustainable finance and responsible investment principles into financial stability policies to create a more resilient global financial system.

This progress report from the Executive Council (EC) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research details the efforts to establish a distributed structure for the IAI Directorate and notes a change in the EC leadership.

The Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) Executive Council (EC) report details the process of establishing a tripartite structure for the IAI Executive Directorate involving Argentina, Brazil, and Uruguay, as well as leadership changes within the EC.

A statement from the Californians for Toxic-Free Fire Safety coalition responding to Governor Jerry Brown's directive to revise California's flammability standards and reduce the use of toxic fire retardants.

This report details the results of a baseline survey conducted in Rwanda between November 14 and December 5, 2011, to support two climate change adaptation initiatives: the Africa Adaptation Programme (AAP) and the Least Developed Countries Fund (LDCF) project.

The document provides a framework for integrating climate change adaptation and mitigation (CCMA) into the health sector, specifically aimed at improving the resilience of Rwanda's health care delivery system.

The Baseline Report serves as the initial phase in creating a National Strategy on Climate Change and Low Carbon Development for Rwanda, providing a current snapshot of the country and planned initiatives across multiple sectors to establish a foundation for future detailed analysis and recommendations.

This research paper discusses the potential for integrating Social Protection (SP) policies and programs in Rwanda with Disaster Risk Management (DRM) and Climate Change Adaptation (CCA) to enhance household and community resilience.

The 'Economics of Climate Change in Rwanda' report, funded by DFID and conducted by the Stockholm Environment Institute and local partners, evaluates the economic costs of climate change, adaptation costs and benefits, and low-carbon growth pathways for Rwanda.

The document is a formal declaration by the Minister of Water and Environmental Affairs designating the Waterberg National Priority Area under the National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act, 2004, due to concerns over ambient air quality and trans-boundary pollution.

This concept note provides conceptual guidance for the development of Indonesia's national climate change adaptation action plan (RAN-API), intended for completion and launch at the COP in December 2012.

A letter from the Environmental and Energy Study Institute to Senator Whitehouse urging support for mandatory funding for energy programs within the Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2012 (S. 3240) to reduce petroleum dependence and stimulate rural economic growth.

In a statement regarding the Rio+20 UN Conference on Sustainable Development, WRI Interim President Manish Bapna calls for sustainability to be integrated into global economic and political agendas as a pro-growth strategy. He emphasizes the need for concrete action over promises to reverse negative environmental trends and secure a stable climate and healthy ecosystems through cooperation between government, business, and civil society.

This research paper outlines a study aimed at evaluating and costing climate change adaptation measures for coffee and banana farming systems in Rwanda, aligning with the Rwandan Economic Development and Poverty Reduction Strategy (2008-2012).

This case study describes the Government of Rwanda's efforts to protect the hydroelectric sector by restoring the Rugezi-Bulera-Ruhondo watershed, while implementing agricultural measures to support affected rural livelihoods.

This briefing by Friends of the Earth International examines the influence of Shell and other corporate entities on the UN's Rio+20 process. It details how Shell utilizes a network of interlinked business associations and lobbying groups—including the ICC, WBCSD, and the UN Global Compact—to shape global sustainability standards and policy, often operating through 'BINGOs' (business-backed NGOs) to gain privileged access to UN decision-making.

This chapter from the GEO-5 report analyzes the state of the global atmosphere, highlighting that while ozone depletion and lead in petrol have been successfully addressed, climate change remains the most critical issue. Greenhouse gas concentrations are currently on track to exceed the 2°C warming limit, with a significant gap remaining between emission pledges and necessary targets. The report notes mixed progress in air quality, with high particulate matter levels persisting in Africa, Asia, and Latin America, and advocates for an integrated policy approach to address climate change, air quality, and ozone depletion simultaneously.

This book chapter from the Global Environment Outlook: Environment for the future we want (GEO-5) provides a regional summary of policy options for addressing environmental degradation and sustainable development, highlighting common priorities and the principles behind successful policy implementation.

This chapter from the Global Environment Outlook 5 (GEO-5) report analyzes the increasing pressures on global land resources driven by population growth, economic development, and globalization, while discussing the necessity of improved governance and capacity building for sustainable land management.