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Friends of the Earth International and over 150 organizations condemn BNP Paribas for financing fossil fuels and facilitating tax evasion. The statement specifically opposes the legal action taken by the bank against activist Florent Compain for a non-violent protest in 2015. The document argues that the bank's financial activities exacerbate the climate crisis and violate human rights, calling for the redirection of funds from tax havens toward an ecological and social transition.

Earthjustice opposes a 'dirty bundle' of three US legislative bills (the Regulatory Accountability Act, the Midnight Rules Relief Act, and the REINS Act) that it claims would dismantle federal protections for clean air, water, and worker safety by increasing regulatory burdens and granting Congress excessive power to repeal agency rules.

The document advocates for a shift in federal environmental assessments (EA) in Canada to explicitly include Health Impact Assessments (HIAs). It argues that current processes focus too heavily on plant and animal species while neglecting the social, ecological, and physical determinants of human health. The authors propose a comprehensive HIA framework based on WHO definitions and the 'determinants of health' approach, emphasizing that health equity and the precautionary principle should guide development. Key recommendations include establishing baseline health data before proposals are made, integrating HIA into cabinet directives for all policies and programs, and involving health-focused federal agencies as central decision-makers.

Friends of the Earth International (FoEI) and Friends of the Earth Latin America and the Caribbean (ATALC) have issued a statement condemning the request by Ecuador's Internal Affairs Vice Minister, Dr. Diego Torres Saldaña, to close and dissolve the social organization Acción Ecológica. The statement highlights Acción Ecológica's long-term efforts in Latin America to defend the rights of nature and promote 'buen vivir'. FoEI and ATALC call for global support for the organization and urge the Ecuadorian government to ensure a democratic dialogue to resolve the situation.

The author asserts that the Paris Agreement's fast ratification demonstrates increasing political will to address climate change. The text highlights the role of business initiatives, such as the Low Carbon Technology Partnerships Initiative (LCTPi), in proving the feasibility of emissions reductions. It concludes that current Nationally Determined Contributions are insufficient to limit warming to 2°C or 1.5°C, necessitating further business-led efforts to provide policymakers with the confidence to increase their targets, specifically through the Low Emissions Solutions Conference at COP22.

ClientEarth calls on the UK government to fulfill its commitment to legislate a net zero emissions target. While the Committee on Climate Change (CCC) suggests that now is not the right time for such a target, ClientEarth argues that a legal target is necessary to signal international support for climate action, provide confidence to investors, and encourage the development of zero-carbon options and removal technologies. The document asserts that establishing a long-term goal does not undermine the immediate priority of meeting existing carbon budgets under the Climate Change Act, nor does it require a detailed 'bottom-up' plan for the distant future.

The statement highlights the systemic failure to provide linguistically and culturally appropriate health warnings to the Latino community during the Flint water crisis. It notes that fear of deportation and a lack of Spanish-language information prevented many undocumented families from accessing safe water and medical services. The author advocates for a national lead prevention strategy and immediate federal funding of approximately 1.5 billion dollars to replace corroded water infrastructure in Flint.

Friends of the Earth International (FOEI) asserts that humanity has entered 'Decade Zero,' a critical window for drastic action to prevent irreversible warming. The report advocates for a 'Fairshare' approach to the global carbon budget, where rich industrialised nations take the deepest cuts and pay their 'climate debt' to the global South. FOEI rejects 'false solutions'—including carbon markets, REDD, and 'net zero' technologies—arguing they protect corporate profits and lead to human rights violations. Instead, it proposes a transition to energy sovereignty, agroecology, and community forest management, underpinned by a shift away from neoliberalism toward an economic system accountable to people.

Friends of the Earth International asserts that humanity has entered the 'Decade Zero', the final window to prevent dangerous climate change through drastic action. The document criticizes the neoliberal economic system and the power of transnational corporations, which it claims drive the climate crisis and promote 'false solutions' like carbon markets and REDD. It proposes a transition to 'energy sovereignty', agro-ecology, and community forest management, while demanding that wealthy industrialised nations pay their 'climate debt' to support developing countries.

More than 100 civil society organizations express deep concern over the Green Climate Fund's (GCF) lack of adequate policies for financing high-risk activities. The statement argues that the GCF Board should not approve high-risk projects—including large hydropower and infrastructure—until it adopts a full Environmental and Social Management System (ESMS) and a free-standing Indigenous Peoples' Policy aligned with international standards like UNDRIP. The groups demand more rigorous scrutiny for high-risk sub-projects, country-driven proposals, and strict adherence to public disclosure timelines for impact assessments.

Friends of the Earth President Erich Pica calls on 750,000 supporters to vote for candidates who prioritize environmental values. He argues that an environmental majority in the US government is necessary to repeal fossil fuel and nuclear subsidies, protect pollinators from chemicals, and uphold the Clean Power Plan.

The World Bank's Safeguard policy is criticized for devaluing community voices by failing to require that crucial project information be shared with local populations. A survey of civil society actors across 40 countries indicates that 79% of communities learn about projects from partner organizations rather than the Bank. Barriers to information include intermittent internet access, lack of native language translations, and the use of dense technical jargon. The author advocates for guaranteed access to Environmental and Social Impact Assessments, Resettlement Action Plans, and Indigenous Peoples Plans to prevent forced evictions and ecosystem destruction, citing a recent $73.1 million funding withdrawal for a dam in the Democratic Republic of Congo as evidence that the Bank can act when standards are violated.

The letter argues that the European Commission is ignoring European Parliament recommendations regarding public health, environmental protection, and democratic oversight in TTIP negotiations.

The document is a petition signed by over 105,000 people urging the Panamanian government to stop the forced eviction of approximately 270 Ngäbe indigenous people to make way for the Barro Blanco dam. It highlights that the project threatens to flood six hectares of indigenous territories, including homes, schools, and cultural sites. Despite the concessionary, GENISA, being fined $775,000 in September 2015 for failing to reach agreements with stakeholders, the government has allowed construction to proceed by declaring the project a matter of national interest.

Friends of the Earth International asserts that the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights are insufficient because they are not standing UN policy and do not obligate states to incorporate them into national law. The statement highlights ongoing environmental damage by companies like Shell in the Niger Delta and Vale and BHP Billiton in Brazil as evidence of corporate impunity. It advocates for the 'Treaty' established by UN Human Rights Council resolution 26/09 to create binding rules for transnational corporations, while criticizing the European Union and United States for opposing this process in favor of corporate-friendly investment treaties.

Carbon Market Watch and partners argue that the proposed 30% emission reduction target for the 2021-2030 Effort Sharing Decision (ESD) is insufficient to meet Paris Agreement goals. They warn that specific loopholes—including the use of forest carbon removals, EU ETS surplus allowances, and the carry-over of unused permits—could lead to an additional 4.7 billion tonnes of CO2 emissions. The authors call for a minimum 45% reduction in ESD sectors by 2030, a target of -95% by 2050, and the implementation of an automatic mechanism to accelerate emission cuts every five years based on science and technology.

The document urges the European Parliament to revise the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) to align with the 1.5°C goal of the Paris Agreement. It proposes using EU ETS revenues as a source of international climate finance, establishing an international climate action fund, and correcting the assumption that biomass burning is carbon neutral due to a lack of sustainability criteria.

Earthjustice supports the BLM's proposed methane rule, which covers both new and existing equipment and aims to reduce flaring and leaks. The organization argues that the rule is essential for climate mitigation, as methane is 86 times more powerful than carbon dioxide, and could capture up to $800 million in taxpayer revenue over a decade. However, Earthjustice urges the BLM to close loopholes regarding leak inspections and flaring allowances to ensure the rule's effectiveness.

Nigel Topping asserts that carbon pricing is a critical tool for meeting the Paris Agreement's objectives, noting that over half of national pledges submitted before COP21 reference market mechanisms. He highlights a growing global momentum, including China's planned national emissions trading scheme and the private sector's shift toward internal carbon pricing. Topping advocates for significantly higher price levels—specifically at least $30-40 per tonne to facilitate a switch from coal to gas—and promotes the updated Carbon Pricing Pathways to guide governments and investors toward prices sufficient to limit global temperature rises to below 2°C.

The Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (CAPE) supports the decision to discontinue new conditional registrations for pesticides effective June 1, 2016, but argues that the Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) must also end existing conditional registrations by a set date. CAPE highlights that 80 pesticide products currently hold conditional registrations, including neonicotinoids linked to pollinator decline and ecosystem damage. Additionally, the document cites a Federal Commissioner's report identifying PMRA failings in assessing cumulative health effects, re-evaluating pre-1995 pesticides, cancelling high-risk products, and maintaining transparency with the public.