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This 2003 research paper examines the linkages between the information society and sustainable development, arguing that policy coherence is needed between these two often-isolated fields. It identifies six analytical frameworks: environmental information systems (EIS), eco-efficiency and innovation, negative environmental impacts of ICT, modifying consumer demand, public participation, and poverty reduction. While highlighting benefits like dematerialization, transport efficiency, and poverty mapping, the paper warns of the 'rebound effect' and toxic waste from ICT products.

This research paper analyzes the economic and environmental impacts of first-generation genetically modified (GM) crops, specifically Roundup Ready (RR) soybeans, Bt cotton, and Bt corn, with a focus on the United States and Argentina. The author examines adoption rates, pesticide use, and yield data, concluding that while some environmental benefits exist—such as reduced soil erosion from no-till systems—the technology has led to increased herbicide volumes, 'yield drag' in RR soybeans, and emerging ecological risks including weed resistance and soil microbial shifts.

This research paper examines the political economy of land reform in Zimbabwe, Namibia, and Mozambique, focusing on the legacies of settler colonialism and the challenges of redistributing land to rural populations. It analyzes the different strategies employed by each nation—ranging from Zimbabwe's 'fast track' land invasions and Namibia's 'willing-seller' model to Mozambique's hybrid legal system—and discusses the regional economic implications of these policies, including their impact on foreign investment and trade within the Southern African Development Community (SADC).

This research paper by Nandile Ngubentombi examines South Africa's foreign policy toward Swaziland and Zimbabwe, focusing on the use of 'quiet diplomacy' and 'persuasive diplomacy' to address political crises and human rights abuses. The author analyzes why South Africa's approach differs between the two nations, noting that while both suffer from tyrannical leadership and political suppression, Zimbabwe's larger economic scale makes its instability a greater regional threat, whereas Swaziland's smaller size results in less regional concern despite its absolute monarchy.

This teaching note, published by the World Resources Institute, provides a case study on the adoption of environmental management practices by Epson (China) Co., Ltd. and its parent company, Seiko Epson Corporation. It focuses on the implementation of ISO 14001 certification in office environments and the challenges of designing a cartridge take-back system in China.

The Action List from the second day of the Sixteenth Meeting of the IAI Executive Council (EC) details administrative approvals, committee restructuring, and the scheduling of future meetings.

This document is a list of actions approved during the second day of the Sixteenth Meeting of the Executive Council (EC) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held on December 3, 2002, in Panama City, Panama.

This briefing document lists the actions approved during the first day of the 16th Meeting of the Executive Council (EC) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held on December 2, 2002, in Panama City.

This report details a Peace and Conflict Impact Assessment (PCIA) mission conducted in October 2002 to evaluate the impact of the Livestock Sector Support Program (PASEL) on reducing conflicts between farmers and herders in the Maradi region of Niger. The mission analyzed how PASEL's strategies—such as securing transhumance corridors and promoting intensive livestock farming—addressed resource competition and systemic inequalities.

A statement by the Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL) and various civil society organizations calling on WTO member states to reject exclusive 'mini-ministerials' and 'Green Room' meetings, arguing these processes are undemocratic and lack transparency.

The Leriba Statement, issued by a Civil Society Campaign Group following a conference organized by the Institute for Security Studies, calls for the regulation of private political party funding in South Africa to combat corruption and ensure political equality.

This report details the activities of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) during the World Summit for Sustainable Development (WSSD) held in Johannesburg, South Africa, in August and September 2002. It examines the official Johannesburg Declaration on Sustainable Development, various unofficial scientific and NGO forums, and the perceived failures of the decade following the Rio Earth Summit.

This report details the activities of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) during the World Summit on Sustainable Development (WSSD) held in Johannesburg, South Africa, in August and September 2002. It outlines the IAI's participation in official sessions and alternative forums, specifically focusing on climate change, biodiversity, and ecosystem monitoring.

This research paper by the Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI) examines the economic and social impacts of complying with international environmental standards on Pakistan's leather and textile export sectors. It analyzes the trade-off between the costs of mitigation and the benefits of market access, identifying 'win-win' scenarios where cleaner production leads to efficiency gains and pollution reduction.

This research paper argues that HIV/AIDS in South African prisons is a public health crisis that extends beyond prison walls due to high prisoner turnover and poor conditions. The author contends that systemic prison reform, specifically the reduction of overcrowding, is essential to curbing the transmission of HIV and tuberculosis (TB) and improving overall prisoner health.

This report by Jenny Clover for the Institute for Security Studies examines the debate over Genetically Modified (GM) foods in Africa, specifically within the context of a food crisis in Southern Africa in 2002. The author argues that while GM technology offers potential productive gains, it cannot solve hunger on its own because food security is a complex issue involving economic, social, and political factors. The document highlights the tension between immediate humanitarian needs for food aid and long-term concerns regarding biodiversity, multinational corporate control of seeds, and trade restrictions, particularly with the European Union.

The Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act 28 of 2002 establishes the State as the custodian of South Africa's mineral and petroleum resources. It aims to ensure equitable access, promote sustainable development, and redress past racial discrimination through broad-based economic empowerment. The Act regulates the application, granting, and renewal of reconnaissance, prospecting, and mining rights, while providing a legal framework for the conversion of 'old order' rights and the management of environmental impacts.

This briefing paper assesses the outcomes of the World Summit on Sustainable Development (WSSD), held from 26 August to 4 September 2002 in Johannesburg. It details the resulting political declarations, implementation plans, and partnership commitments, while analyzing the political tensions between developed and developing nations regarding renewable energy targets, corporate accountability, and the role of the WTO in environmental governance.

Environmental organizations petitioned U.S. Ambassador Robert B. Zoellick on September 19, 2002, regarding the General Treatment provision in the upcoming United States-Chile free trade agreement. The petitioners argue that the current administration's process lacks transparency and risks granting foreign investors greater substantive rights than U.S. investors, contrary to the Bipartisan Trade Promotion Authority Act of 2002.

A letter dated October 17, 2002, submitted by several environmental NGOs to the Congressional Oversight Group (COG) on trade policy, argues that the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative's (USTR) proposals for investment provisions in trade agreements fail to meet the congressional mandate that foreign investors receive no greater substantive rights than U.S. investors under U.S. law.