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This statement, delivered on October 6, 2010, outlines India's energy security strategy, highlighting the critical imbalance between growing energy demand and limited indigenous supply. It details India's reliance on imports, particularly for oil and gas, and its efforts to diversify sources through equity investments in Africa and the Middle East. The document discusses the role of coal as a primary energy source, the potential of nuclear and renewable energy, and the significant infrastructure investments required to sustain economic growth.

The Revised Social and Labour Plan Guidelines, published by the Centre for Environmental Rights in October 2010, provide a framework for applicants for mining and production rights in South Africa to develop Social and Labour Plans (SLPs). These plans are a prerequisite for granting rights under the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act, 2002 (MPRDA) and are designed to transform the mining industry by promoting employment, socio-economic development, and the advancement of Historically Disadvantaged South Africans (HDSA).

This report by the Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL) documents a regional trend of human rights abuses, violence, and killings targeting environmental defenders opposing industrial mining in Mexico and Central America. It argues that these abuses are driven by the failure of host states to manage environmental impacts and protect defenders, as well as a lack of accountability for mining companies in their home states, particularly Canada and the United States.

This executive summary, prepared by the Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL) for the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights, addresses the increasing violence and human rights abuses against environmental defenders in Mexico and Central America, specifically within the context of industrial mining.

This report by the Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL), prepared for the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights, documents a regional trend of violence and human rights abuses against environmental defenders in Mexico and Central America within the industrial mining sector. It highlights the severe social and environmental impacts of mining and argues that state failure to regulate the industry and protect defenders leads to high levels of impunity.

This report, published by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) in October 2010, identifies and quantifies government subsidies provided to upstream oil and gas producers in Indonesia. It establishes a framework for analyzing producer subsidies—which are generally less transparent than consumer subsidies—by categorizing them into direct transfers, foregone revenue, provision of goods/services below market value, and price supports. The study finds that while some incentives effectively encourage exploration in new geological plays, others create significant benefits for state-owned enterprises.

This country policy report examines the relationship between international trade and food security in Brazil, noting that the country transitioned from a net food importer to a net exporter over three decades through increased production and productivity.

This IISD study evaluates the feasibility of reducing greenhouse gas emissions from university data centres in Canada by analyzing three scenarios: relocation to zero-carbon facilities, relocation to low-emission urban grids with waste heat utilization, or modifying existing centres to capture waste heat. The study concludes that generating revenue through carbon credits is generally not economically attractive for individual universities, though a green community cloud operated by CANARIE is presented as a more viable alternative.

This briefing from Friends of the Earth analyzes the geopolitical dynamics surrounding the October 2010 UN climate negotiations in Tianjin, China. It argues that the lack of domestic climate legislation in the United States has eroded its international bargaining power, potentially leading other nations to pursue mitigation efforts without U.S. involvement and increasing the leverage of developing countries.

This document is a policy brief on the energy transition in the European Union (EU), focusing on the role of the EU's 'Fit for 55' package and the 'REPowerEU' plan to achieve climate neutrality by 2050 and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% by 2030. It discusses the necessity of scaling up renewable energy, improving energy efficiency, and diversifying energy sources to reduce dependence on Russian fossil fuels following the invasion of Ukraine. The brief emphasizes the need for integrated planning, investment in infrastructure, and social safeguards to ensure a 'just transition' for workers and regions affected by the shift away from carbon-intensive industries.

This research paper evaluates U.S. EPA Climate Leaders’ protocols for landfill methane, manure digesters, and afforestation projects by comparing them against protocols from the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM), Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), California Climate Action Registry (CCAR), and Chicago Climate Exchange (CCX).

This World Resources Institute fact sheet outlines US federal tax incentives for renewable energy as of September 2010. It details the Production Tax Credit (PTC), which is based on electrical output, and the Investment Tax Credit (ITC), which is based on capital investment. It also describes the Treasury cash grant for ITC-eligible projects, the Advanced Energy Manufacturing Tax Credit (MTC) for domestic facilities, and depreciation rules like MACRS.

This research paper examines the tension between South Africa's developmental goals and its climate change commitments, highlighting the country's heavy reliance on coal for electricity and the challenges of transitioning to a lower-carbon economy while addressing poverty and energy shortages.

This report by Friends of the Earth International evaluates the production of jatropha for biofuels in Mozambique, concluding that the industry is based on false premises regarding the crop's suitability for marginal lands and its impact on food security. The study finds that jatropha often displaces food crops, requires significant water and nutrients, and is highly susceptible to pests, posing risks to both small-scale farmers and the environment.

This report by Friends of the Earth International evaluates the promotion and implementation of jatropha as a biofuel crop in Mozambique. It argues that the industry is built on myths regarding the plant's ability to grow on marginal land and its resistance to pests, and warns that large-scale production threatens food sovereignty and community land rights.

This report by Friends of the Earth International examines the promotion and cultivation of jatropha for biofuels in Mozambique. It argues that the industry is built on myths regarding the plant's ability to grow on marginal lands and its resistance to pests, and warns that large-scale production threatens national food sovereignty and community land rights.

This report evaluates the feasibility of reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from university data centres in Canada by analyzing three relocation or modification scenarios and proposing a 'green community cloud' alternative. The study focuses on three institutions: Dalhousie University, the University of Ottawa, and the University of Alberta.

This research paper by the South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA) examines the crisis facing the Southern African Customs Union (SACU) as it celebrates its centenary. The author analyzes how Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) negotiations with the European Union and a shrinking revenue pool have threatened the organization's stability, potentially leading to its downgrade from a customs union to a free trade area. The paper combines general analysis with questionnaire results from policymakers in South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, and Angola to explore the divergent interests of member states regarding revenue sharing, industrial policy, and regional integration.

This working paper, produced by the World Resources Institute and the United Nations Development Programme, proposes a framework to scale up local ecosystem-based initiatives to combat poverty, ecosystem decline, and climate change in order to achieve the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).

The Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL) and Accountability Counsel submitted comments on the World Bank Group's draft Framework for Engagement in the Palm Oil Sector, arguing that the proposed strategy is insufficient to prevent systemic harm to people and the environment. The organizations call for a continued moratorium on palm oil lending and the closure of loopholes regarding Financial Intermediaries (FIs) and Advisory Services.