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This fact sheet provides a list of countries that have signed, ratified, or acceded to the African Union (AU) Convention on the Prevention and Combating of Terrorism as of 23 June 2006.

The report examines the WTO dispute between Brazil and the European Community over Brazil's ban on retreaded tire imports. Brazil argues the ban is necessary to prevent environmental degradation and health risks (such as mosquito-borne diseases) caused by the import of short-lifespan products from the EU, which faces its own strict waste tire disposal regulations. The document analyzes the legal defenses under GATT Article XX, the role of the Basel Convention on hazardous waste, and the influence of contradictory Mercosur arbitral decisions on the case.

A March 2006 fact sheet from the Environmental and Energy Study Institute detailing the status of the U.S. wind energy industry, its resource potential, and the various federal funding and tax incentive programs available to support its growth.

This strategy report, prepared by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) following a 2006 project inception meeting, outlines a framework for integrating conflict-sensitivity into conservation interventions in the Albertine Rift. Funded by a US$325,000 grant from the MacArthur Foundation, the project aims to prevent conservation NGOs from inadvertently exacerbating conflict and to maximize their potential for peacebuilding. The document analyzes the dual nature of conflict in the region—local disputes arising from resource restrictions and regional armed conflicts—and reviews various analytical tools (such as 'Do No Harm' and 'Peace and Conflict Impact Assessment') to develop a tailored methodology for conservationists.

This research paper reviews best practices for using performance information in government budgeting and reporting, focusing on the logic of results chains and case studies from the Government of Canada, the Province of Alberta, and the State of Oregon.

This research paper by Prince Mashele of the Institute for Security Studies evaluates the New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD), contrasting it with previous African socio-economic initiatives. The author argues that NEPAD differs from its predecessors through its acceptance of globalisation, its defined administrative structures, and the introduction of the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) to address domestic governance. While the paper notes progress in policy development and specific infrastructure and agricultural projects, it highlights significant challenges regarding implementation capacity, funding gaps, and a lack of continent-wide political ownership.

A joint statement from numerous environmental and health organizations urging the U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce to support the Solis bill (H.R. 4800) over the Gillmor bill (H.R. 4591) to implement the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) via amendments to the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).

The document critiques the use of voluntary export restraints and quota systems by South Africa, the European Union, and the United States to limit Chinese textile and apparel imports. The author argues that these measures are 'symptomatic medication' that delay necessary market adjustments and fail to address the fundamental lack of competitiveness in mass-produced clothing.

A statement by WTO Director General Pascal Lamy delivered on February 10, 2006, in Johannesburg, South Africa, outlining the progress made at the Hong Kong Ministerial Conference and the roadmap for concluding the Doha Development Agenda (DDA) by the end of 2006.

A statement by Peter Mandelson, Member of the European Commission, delivered on 10 February 2006, regarding the trade and political relationship between the European Union and South Africa, specifically focusing on the Doha Development Agenda (DDA) and regional integration in Southern Africa.

This statement from the South African Institute of International Affairs argues that the South African Parliament has become increasingly irrelevant due to a 'democratic deficit' where Members of Parliament (MPs) are accountable to political parties rather than the electorate. The author calls for fundamental reconceptualisation of the institution, specifically through electoral reform and the introduction of a social charter to ensure MP accountability.

This fact sheet by Friends of the Earth International argues that genetically modified (GM) plants have failed to deliver on promises of reducing hunger and poverty, instead serving to increase the market control and profits of biotechnology multinationals, specifically Monsanto. The document details the limited variety of GM crops, the concentration of their cultivation in a few countries, and the negative socio-economic and environmental impacts across North America, South America, Asia, Europe, and Africa.

This report by Friends of the Earth International critiques the West African Gas Pipeline (WAGP), challenging claims that it promotes regional integration, provides affordable energy to Ghana, or effectively ends gas flaring in Nigeria. The document highlights risks including legal unaccountability due to the project company's registration in Bermuda, economic burdens on Ghana through 'take-or-pay' contracts, and the continued environmental and health impacts of gas flaring in the Niger Delta.

This briefing by the South African Institute of International Affairs provides an overview of the socio-economic and political state of South Africa's agricultural sector between 1994 and 2004. It details the transition from apartheid-era protections to a deregulated, liberalised market, the persistent dualism between commercial and smallholder farming, and a strategic shift in trade from bulk commodities toward value-added horticultural exports.

This case study examines the legal dispute between Anglo Operations Ltd and Sandhurst Estates (Pty) Ltd regarding the rights of mineral rights holders versus surface owners in South Africa. The court focused on the 'doctrine of lateral support' and whether the right to conduct open-cast mining is implied in the granting of mineral rights. The court ultimately dismissed Anglo Operations' application, ruling that the renunciation of lateral support must be expressly or tacitly agreed upon and cannot be implied by law.

This case study examines a legal dispute between mining rights holders, CA Visser Delwerye (Edms) Bpk and Christiaan Christoffel du Plooy, where the court held the Department of Minerals and Energy (DME) liable for legal costs due to its negligence in issuing a mining permit and its failure to provide information that could have prevented litigation.

This research paper by the Center for International Environmental Law argues that international dispute settlement mechanisms, particularly in trade and investment, lack the transparency, public participation, and accountability necessary for democratic governance. The author contends that these processes often impact public policy and human rights while operating under secretive models derived from private commercial arbitration.

The 'Modèle d’accord international sur l’investissement pour le développement durable (IIDD)' is a negotiator's guide and model international investment agreement published by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD). It proposes a new framework for international investment agreements (IIAs) that balances the rights of investors with the obligations of investors and the rights of host and home states, specifically aiming to integrate sustainable development goals into the legal structure of foreign investment.

This 2006 practice note by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) provides a framework for developing communications tactics for research projects. It argues that communications planning must begin at the project design stage to ensure research results are utilized, rather than just published. The guide outlines ten strategic questions to guide planning and provides an inventory of communication tools categorized by their interaction model: group processes (many-to-many), dissemination (one-to-many), and restricted communications (one-to-one or few-to-few).

This 2005 report by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) analyzes trends, actors, and challenges within the Information and Communications Technologies for Development (ICT4D) and Knowledge for Development (K4D) sectors. It details a shift from purely technical implementations to the integration of ICTs as enablers for sustainable development, while highlighting persistent barriers such as infrastructure costs, lack of local content, and the need for long-term capacity building.