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This report examines South Africa's perspective on the G20 summits in Washington and London, focusing on the country's interests in global financial stability, its role as a representative for other African nations, and the internal political dynamics influencing its foreign policy.

A statement from Friends of the Earth President Brent Blackwelder praising Representative Pete Stark for voting against the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, which Stark characterized as a missed opportunity to confront global warming with bold action.

This case study describes how coordinated civil society actions across Southern Africa successfully blocked a shipment of weapons destined for Zimbabwe following controversial elections.

This report examines the complexities of agriculture and food security in Southern Africa, identifying key drivers such as the potential for increased investment, the role of supermarkets and cold chains, and the impact of climate mitigation policies in developed nations. It highlights the potential of Genetically Modified Organisms for 'climate proofing' crops and discusses the need for infrastructure investment and transparent land access terms for foreign entities. Additionally, it notes Malawi's use of input subsidies as a potential model for the region.

The document explores 'alternative regionalism' in Southeast Asia, arguing that civil society (track-three) is essential for reforming ASEAN. It notes that while engagement has historically been limited to academics and economic actors, there is a growing demand from NGOs and CBOs for a bottom-up, institutionalized process to include the region's 550 million people in policy-making, particularly regarding human rights and economic development.

This briefing describes the bioenergy, agriculture, and forestry provisions of the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 (ACES, H.R. 2454). The bill proposes a cap-and-trade system to reduce nationwide greenhouse gas emissions, exempting bioenergy from renewable biomass and allowing farmers and land managers to sell carbon offsets. It also includes mandates for renewable electricity, a woodstove change-out program, and the authorization of the National Bioenergy Partnership.

This report summarizes a seminar held on 22 June 2009 by the Institute for Security Studies (ISS) in Pretoria regarding the role of the private security sector in African conflicts. The event featured a presentation by Doug Brooks, President of the Association of the Stability Operations Industry (IPOA), and a response from Lawrence Juma of the University of Fort Hare, focusing on the utility, ethics, and regulation of private security contractors in peacekeeping and stabilization efforts.

This seminar report details a presentation by Dr. Emma Archer and a response by Dr. Jakkie Cilliers on climate risk impacts and adaptation in Southern Africa. The event, hosted by the Institute for Security Studies (ISS) in Pretoria on 22 June 2009, examined the vulnerability of sectors such as agriculture, water, and health, and discussed the role of governance and urbanization in mitigating climate-induced risks.

This research paper analyzes the relationship between China's trade success and its carbon emissions, arguing that China's comparative advantage is based on labor costs rather than carbon intensity. The author contends that border tax adjustments on carbon-intensive imports would have minimal impact on China's economy and suggests that a global carbon price could provide an opportunity for China to lead in sustainable technologies.

This working paper by the Stockholm Environment Institute explores the development of an integrated scenario approach for food systems, aiming to link local livelihood dimensions with national and global stressors, particularly in the context of food security and climate change.

This situation report from the Institute for Security Studies analyzes the structure, ideology, and strategic evolution of Al-Shabaab in Somalia as of June 2009. It examines the group's emergence following the Ethiopian military intervention in 2006 and its current efforts to undermine the National Unity Government led by President Sheikh Sharif.

This report by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) examines how climate change interacts with existing political tensions in the Middle East, specifically the Levant, to increase the risk of violent conflict through water scarcity, food insecurity, and economic instability.

The Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL) delivered opening remarks at the 18th Session of the SCCR in June 2009, advocating for a new international instrument on copyright exceptions and limitations to improve access for the disabled, libraries, and education.

Friends of the Earth expresses strong opposition to a comprehensive climate change bill that passed a congressional committee on May 21, 2009, arguing that the legislation is insufficient to prevent catastrophic global warming and favors corporate polluters over the public interest.

This situation report by the Institute for Security Studies assesses the political crisis in Chad, analyzing the failure of previous intervention efforts and the interests of domestic and international actors. It argues that while the international community often views the conflict as a spillover from the Darfur crisis, the root causes are internal governance failures and power struggles over state resources, particularly oil. The report evaluates several peace agreements and UN/EU missions, concluding that a lack of political will and coordinated implementation has hindered a sustainable resolution.

This fact sheet from the Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) examines the energy inefficiency and poor living conditions of approximately 2 million mobile homes built before 1976 in the United States. It argues that because these structures are in such disrepair, they cannot be weatherized and must be entirely replaced with energy-efficient units to reduce carbon footprints and utility costs for low-income residents.

This report details a March 2009 pilot workshop in Vancouver, British Columbia, hosted by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) and supported by Industry Canada. The session engaged 32 diverse Canadian stakeholders to explore the future of the Internet and its implications for sustainability, social cohesion, and governance. The workshop used four scenarios—Government-regulated, Unregulated market, VIPnet, and Internet commons—to identify critical uncertainties and formulate policy recommendations for the Canadian government.

This document consists of the front matter and organizational information for a report titled 'rising temperatures, rising tensions' published by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) in June 2009. It provides details on the publisher's mission, funding sources, and contact information, but does not contain the substantive findings of the report.

This report summarizes an Institute for Security Studies (ISS) seminar held on June 17, 2009, in Pretoria. The session, featuring historian Stefan August Lütgenau and respondent Issake Souaré, examined the complexities of arts and cultural heritage restitution, focusing on Austria's post-WWII experience with Nazi-looted assets and the broader challenges of returningCS colonial looting in Africa.

This research report by the South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA) examines forestry governance in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), focusing on the transition from hierarchical to network governance. It analyzes national policy, the impact of forest title conversions, and provides a detailed case study of tripartite governance structures in Bikoro Territory, Equateur Province, implemented by the IUCN.