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This report provides a comparative analysis of national climate change strategies from five developing countries: India, Brazil, China, Mexico, and South Africa. It examines their stated objectives, development processes, greenhouse gas (GHG) emission scenarios, and specific proposed interventions for mitigation and adaptation.

The Vaal Triangle Priority Area AQMP Implementation Regulations, 2009, establish the legal framework for implementing and enforcing the Vaal Triangle Air-shed Priority Area Air Quality Management Plan (VTAQMP). The regulations mandate that identified stakeholders submit and periodically review emission reduction strategies to ensure ambient air quality objectives are met.

The author reflects on three major shifts in global history—the end of Eurocentrism and Empire, the end of the Cold War, and a current shift away from Anglo-Saxon dominance—while arguing that South Africa's future depends on an active, self-reliant citizenry rather than a reliance on 'great men' leaders.

This technical feasibility study by the Stockholm Environment Institute explores two energy scenarios for China from 2005 to 2050. The Baseline scenario projects a nearly four-fold increase in energy sector CO2 emissions, while the Deep Carbon Reduction Scenario (DCRS) examines the possibility of limiting cumulative emissions to 229 GT CO2 to align with the Greenhouse Development Rights (GDRs) framework and a global goal of keeping temperature increases below 2°C.

The action list from the 28th Meeting of the IAI Executive Council (21 May 2009) details efforts to strengthen member country relations. Key actions include creating a bilateral meeting calendar, drafting a definition of representative roles, and revising country information sheets. Member countries including Costa Rica, Colombia, the USA, and Venezuela offered specific assistance regarding membership outreach, institutional dissemination, and legal expertise for the Host Country Agreement.

This document is a list of participants for the 16th Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) Conference of the Parties (CoP) Meeting, which took place in Bogotá, Colombia, on May 19-20, 2009.

A list of action items from the 28th Meeting of the Executive Council (EC) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held in Bogotá, Colombia, on May 18, 2009, focusing on strengthening member country relations and institutional governance.

This document is a list of participants for the 27th Executive Council (EC) Meeting of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), which took place in Bogotá, Colombia, on May 18, 2009.

Friends of the Earth President Brent Blackwelder issued a statement announcing that the organization cannot support the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, arguing that the legislation is insufficient to address climate change and has been influenced by oil and coal interests.

This research paper examines the potential implementation of 'buy local' conditions within South Africa's infrastructure investment programme, arguing that such measures act as import restrictions that encourage monopolistic pricing and reduce economic competitiveness.

A joint statement by Greenpeace, Friends of the Earth, and Public Citizen expressing concern over reported compromises to the American Clean Energy & Security Act within the House Energy and Commerce Committee.

A joint statement by La Via Campesina and Friends of the Earth International supporting the proposals of UN Special Rapporteur Olivier De Schutter to the 17th session of the UN Commission on Sustainable Development. The document advocates for a transition from industrial agricultural models to food sovereignty, emphasizing the rights of small-scale farmers to land, seeds, and water while opposing the influence of transnational corporations and international financial institutions.

This statement, issued by La Vía Campesina and Friends of the Earth International, supports the proposals of UN Special Rapporteur Olivier De Schutter regarding the right to food and advocates for a model of 'Food Sovereignty' to replace industrial agricultural systems.

This preliminary report outlines the development of a strategic plan for the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI). It evaluates the Institute's achievements since 1994, specifically its success in developing scientific capacities in the Americas and producing high-quality natural science. The document emphasizes the need to bridge the gap between scientists and decision-makers to ensure that research leads to "informed decisions" without compromising scientific rigor. It proposes maintaining the current broad scientific agenda for the next 15 years while improving the methodology of implementation to increase social and political relevance.

The Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) outlines its planned activities for the July 2009 to June 2010 period, focusing on science program synthesis, specific regional projects in the Andes and La Plata Basin, and strategic organizational planning.

The Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) outlines its planned activities for July 2009 to June 2010, focusing on transdisciplinary research synthesis, land use and biodiversity projects in the Andes and Plata Basin, and strategic institutional planning.

This research paper evaluates the quality of recommendations provided in the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) reports for six pioneer countries, arguing that while the reports identify governance problems effectively, they often fail to provide actionable, concrete policy guidance.

The Standing Committee on Rules and Procedures of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) reports on its activities for the year ending May 2009, focusing on proposed amendments to the Rules of Procedure for the Conference of the Parties (CoP) and the Executive Council (EC).

The Standing Committee on Rules and Procedures of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) reports the appointment of Álvaro F. dos Santos from Brazil to the committee and proposes regulatory amendments. These amendments aim to resolve quorum issues encountered in Manaos, extend the Executive Council's guidance period to a full year between Conferences of the Parties, and ensure the Board maintains three members by filling vacancies.

This research paper argues that the Southern African Development Community (SADC) has failed to practically demonstrate the principle of "African solutions for African problems" by not providing sufficient financial support for Zimbabwe's Short-Term Economic Recovery Plan (STERP). While SADC facilitated the Global Political Agreement (GPA) and the subsequent unity government, the author contends that the regional body's reliance on lobbying international donors, rather than committing its own tangible resources, undermines the credibility of the regional recovery effort.