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The Local Government: Municipal Systems Act 32 of 2000 is a South African legislative framework designed to enable municipalities to achieve social and economic upliftment for local communities. It establishes the legal nature of municipalities, defines the rights and duties of councils and community members, and mandates the creation of Integrated Development Plans (IDPs) and performance management systems. The Act also regulates municipal services, the establishment of municipal entities, and the conduct of councillors and staff through formal Codes of Conduct.

The Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL) proposes a hybrid liability rule for Article 17 emissions trading under the Kyoto Protocol to resolve disputes between seller and buyer liability. The proposal centers on a 'commitment period reserve' to ensure environmental integrity and market liquidity while preventing a 'domino effect' of non-compliance.

This document is a description of the book 'Angola's War Economy: The Role of Oil and Diamonds', edited by Jakkie Cilliers and Christian Dietrich and published in November 2000. The text outlines the book's scope, which examines how the Angolan war transitioned from Cold War patronage to a conflict sustained by the 'instrumentalisation of oil and diamonds'. It details the book's structure, including chapters on the diamond industry, UNITA logistics, the oil industry, corporate ethics, and the role of humanitarian aid.

This report, produced by the Stockholm Environment Institute in November 2000, analyzes the management system of protected areas in Estonia. It evaluates administrative performance, financial resources, and management effectiveness, while comparing the Estonian system with Finnish practices and IUCN standards. The document identifies systemic inefficiencies, funding disparities, and the need for a more unified regional management structure to support the development of the Natura 2000 network.

An amended petition filed on October 13, 2000, by Communities for a Better Environment (CBE), the Bluewater Network of Earth Island Institute, and the Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL) requesting permission to participate as amici curiae in the NAFTA Chapter 11 arbitration between Methanex Corporation and the United States.

This research paper analyzes how trade and investment disciplines under NAFTA and the WTO impact the ability of governments to enact and implement environmental laws. The author argues that while there is no inherent conflict between trade rules and environmental protection, the cumulative and retroactive nature of these disciplines creates significant legal and capacity risks for governments, particularly regarding older measures and the expansive interpretations of investment protections in NAFTA Chapter 11.

This research paper by the Institute for Security Studies analyzes the political and economic state of Zimbabwe ninety days after the June 2000 parliamentary elections. It details the rise of the Movement for Democratic Change (MDC), the ruling ZANU-PF's loss of its two-thirds parliamentary majority, and a severe economic crisis exacerbated by the 'fast track' land resettlement programme and military intervention in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

This discussion draft handbook, published by the Center for International Environmental Law in September 2000, provides guidance for project-affected people on how to file complaints with the Office of the Compliance Advisor Ombudsman (CAO) for the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA).

This report provides a preliminary analysis of the potential environmental and trade implications of China's accession to the World Trade Organization (WTO), focusing on industrial restructuring, pollution levels, environmental management, and international trade dynamics.

President Nelson Mandela's address at the Kosovo, Africa and Humanitarian Intervention Conference, delivered on 25 August 2000, discusses the disparity in international willingness to intervene in conflicts in Africa compared to Kosovo and emphasizes the need for global accountability and dialogue to prevent human rights violations.

This report analyzes the potential for China to participate in the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) under the Kyoto Protocol. It evaluates the economic, environmental, and social benefits and costs, emphasizing that while the CDM offers short-term gains in foreign investment and technology, it poses a long-term risk of technology dependence if core R&D and manufacturing capabilities are not transferred. The authors provide strategic recommendations for China to ensure the CDM supports its long-term sustainable development goals.

This document records the eight resolutions adopted by the Conference of the Parties (CoP) during its seventh meeting held on July 27-28, 2000, in Merida, Mexico. The resolutions cover administrative approvals, financial provisions, ethical standards, and the nomination of associated institutions for the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI).

The La Pine Community Design Charrette report details a three-day intensive workshop held in April 2000 to develop a spatial vision for La Pine, Oregon. Facilitated by the Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI), the charrette involved local residents and technical experts collaborating to identify optimal locations for community facilities and to establish design principles aimed at reducing urban sprawl and increasing walkability.

The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) is a Canadian non-profit organization headquartered in Winnipeg with global offices. It provides international negotiation reporting and focuses on five strategic areas: sustainability measurement, climate change, economic policy, trade/investment, and natural resource management. IISD works with governments and communities globally, particularly in developing countries, to implement sustainable development practices.

The Quito Declaration is a statement issued by representatives of Indigenous organizations in May 2000, calling for the recognition of Indigenous Peoples' roles in environmental conservation and demanding their active participation in the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) processes, specifically regarding COP 6 and the Clean Development Mechanism.

This briefing by the Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL) critiques the World Bank's proposed transition from Operational Directive (OD 4.30) to Operational Policy (OP 4.12) regarding involuntary resettlement. CIEL argues that the new policy relaxes standards for restoration of living conditions, prioritizes cash over land compensation, and removes protections for vulnerable groups and 'voluntary' settlers.

Friends of the Earth International (FoEI) issued a statement clarifying that Amigos da Terra Amazonia Brasileira, led by Roberto Smeraldi, is not a member or ally of the federation. FoEI asserts that the group is using the 'Friends of the Earth' name to promote 'the Forest Dialogue'—a proposal involving the pulp and paper sector that supports market-based forest protection and changes to legislation. This stands in opposition to the work of FoEI's actual Brazilian member, Núcleo Amigos da Terra Brasil, which is campaigning to protect Brazil's forest protection code against agribusiness lobby interests.

This report documents a seminar held in Pretoria, South Africa, on 8-9 September 1999, hosted by the Institute for Security Studies (ISS) and Saferworld. The event aimed to transition the Southern Africa Regional Action Programme on Light Arms and Illicit Trafficking from a conceptual framework into practical projects.

A guide by Rocky Mountain Institute providing ten rules of engagement for major employers operating in one-industry towns to improve community relations and operational approvals.

The provided text is a table of contents and introductory metadata for a manual titled 'Peace Support Operations: A Working Draft Manual for African Military Practitioners', produced by the Institute for Security Studies and associated with a meeting in Harare from 24-26 August 1999.