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A coalition of NGOs calls on the EBRD to end all support for fossil fuels in its 2024-2028 Energy Sector Strategy, arguing that continued investment in gas infrastructure creates lock-in risks and contradicts the 1.5°C goal. The signatories request the exclusion of midstream and downstream gas projects, the removal of loopholes like "CCS-readiness," and the EBRD's accession to the Glasgow Statement.

Indonesian NGOs and international think tanks are calling on global fashion brands to stop using biomass as a 'low carbon' alternative to fossil fuels. They argue that biomass leads to deforestation, violates indigenous rights, and produces high emissions, specifically citing the risks to the Leuser ecosystem and the flaws in carbon accounting used by the Indonesian government and companies like H&M, Puma, Adidas, and Inditex.

The Natural Justice mediated Climate Justice Movement of Nigeria calls for immediate government action to address the escalating climate crisis, citing devastating floods in 2012 and 2022. The movement demands inclusive climate solutions, the creation of state climate change advisory councils, and a transition away from oil-based economic development to protect lives and ecosystems.

Reclaim Finance criticizes the European Commission's June 2023 proposal to regulate ESG ratings, stating that while it improves transparency and conflict-of-interest rules, it fails to prevent greenwashing by omitting minimum standards for ESG factors. The author contends that without mandatory requirements—such as aligning the 'E' factor with 1.5°C transition plans and ensuring each factor represents at least 25% of the final score—companies can 'shop' for lenient providers to hide their actual environmental impact.

The document criticizes the current practices of major European reinsurers during the Rendez-Vous de Septembre in Monte-Carlo, noting that while natural disasters cost nearly US $50 billion in early 2023, reinsurance treaties—which comprise over 70% of turnover—remain largely exempt from fossil fuel exclusion policies. It argues that increasing treaty rates is an unsustainable response to climate risk and calls for the exclusion of new coal, oil, and gas projects to prevent global warming exceeding 1.5°C.

The document discusses the role of reinsurance treaties during the 'Rendez-Vous de Septembre' in Monte-Carlo, highlighting how these treaties currently allow the continued coverage of fossil fuel expansion despite the increasing costs of natural disasters. Reclaim Finance contends that simply raising premiums is an unsustainable solution and calls for the exclusion of new fossil fuel projects from these treaties.

The text introduces a guide for cultural workers in Norway, distinguishing between two approaches to the climate crisis: the 'road to the left,' which focuses on the industry's own carbon footprint and sustainability certifications, and the 'road to the right,' which focuses on systemic change and climate justice. The author argues that the cultural sector must address the role of the oil industry in the climate crisis and provide platforms for those most affected by climate change to achieve a sustainable transition.

The document highlights the critical role of grassroots communication in protecting the Amazon, noting that local knowledge from Indigenous, Afro-descendant, and peasant communities is vital for sustainable reforestation policies. It critiques the failure of the August summit in Belem to set clear deforestation targets due to disagreements over oil exploration and infrastructure. To address this, the World Association for Christian Communication (WACC) advocates for overcoming structural communication barriers—such as poor internet connectivity and limited media access—and promotes its 'Voices of the Amazon' initiative to strengthen community radio.

The author argues that the EPA must authorize the California Air Resources Board's 2020 At-Berth Rule to stop ships from burning toxic bunker fuel while docking. The document highlights a spike in pollution during the pandemic, noting that cancer-causing diesel pollution at the Port of Los Angeles rose by over 50 percent in 2021. It criticizes a 'backdoor deal' that allows outdated 2007 rules to persist, claiming that EPA approval could eliminate 3,000 pounds of deadly air pollution daily in the region.

The Private Equity Stakeholder Project (PESP) argues that private equity ownership of rental housing increases risks to tenants, citing examples of steep rent hikes, inadequate maintenance, and abusive eviction practices by firms like CIM Group, The Blackstone Group, and Progress Residential. PESP recommends that the FHFA establish a public rental registry for beneficial owners, cap annual rent increases at 3%, mandate habitability standards, and codify tenant rights, including just-cause eviction and the right to organize.

Mighty Earth clarifies that it is an advocacy NGO, not a financial institution, and is campaigning against the Batang Toru dam and Martabe gold mine expansion in North Sumatra. The organization argues that the Batang Toru dam is unnecessary due to sufficient local electricity supply and poses risks to the Tapanuli orangutan, the world's rarest great ape, and local communities. Mighty Earth also disputes claims that it is indifferent to the Martabe gold mine, stating it has spent years advocating against the mine's expansion into orangutan habitats. The document calls for a comprehensive conservation and restoration plan for the Batang Toru ecosystem to support Indonesia's broader success in reducing deforestation.

Mighty Earth argues that the Batang Toru hydropower plant and the potential expansion of the Martabe gold mine threaten the Tapanuli orangutan, the world's rarest great ape. The organization denies claims that it offered financing schemes or has a business interest in the region, asserting its role as an independent NGO advocating for a moratorium on projects impacting the species and the implementation of a comprehensive conservation and restoration plan.

A coalition of Global South organizations argues that the EU's Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA) lacks sufficient due diligence and safeguards to protect the rights of people and environments in resource-rich countries. They demand a human-rights-based approach to decarbonization, including mandatory due diligence, the requirement of Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC) for Indigenous Peoples, and a shift from treating these countries as mere raw material suppliers to establishing equitable partnerships that include technology transfer and value addition.

The document is a formal letter from several NGOs to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) arguing that current SBTi guidelines are insufficient to meet the standards set by the UN High Level Expert Group's 'Integrity Matters' report. The authors identify gaps in environmental integrity, accountability, and credibility, specifically calling for a strict 1.5°C baseline, full Scope 3 emissions disclosure, and the phase-out of fossil fuels. They demand that SBTi increase transparency regarding company submissions and remove entities that fail to meet their commitments, citing JBS as an example of misleading claims.

The Canadian Climate Institute emphasizes that while the federal government's National Adaptation Strategy provides a necessary framework for climate resilience, it requires significantly increased funding, better inter-governmental coordination, and robust accountability mechanisms to be effective.

A group of Norwegian cultural workers and artists call for an immediate end to new oil and gas exploration, arguing that the government's announcement of 92 new blocks contradicts the goals of the Paris Agreement and the warnings of the UN and IEA. The signatories emphasize that fossil fuel use drives the climate crisis, causing extreme weather events globally and threatening cultural heritage and human rights, and urge Norway to lead a just transition toward renewable energy.

The document critiques the upcoming Summit for a New Global Financing Pact in Paris, highlighting the failure of Northern governments to meet the 100 billion dollar annual climate finance promise. It advocates for 'polluter-pays' taxes on shipping, aviation, and fossil fuel companies, and calls for a cessation of private financial services for fossil fuel expansion in the Global South.

The document critiques the upcoming Summit for a New Global Financial Pact, arguing that current climate finance is woefully inadequate and often delivered as debt-increasing loans. It advocates for 'polluter pays' taxes on shipping, aviation, and fossil fuel companies, and calls for a 'climate version of the Hippocratic Oath' for private investors to stop financing fossil fuels in the Global South while attempting to fund the energy transition.

The author contends that continuing coal mining on U.S. public lands is incompatible with climate goals, noting that coal generates nearly 60% of energy sector CO2 emissions despite providing less than 25% of electricity. The text criticizes the Bureau of Land Management's focus on whether to maintain a leasing moratorium, arguing instead for a total phase-out of federal coal production by 2030 to align with 1.5°C targets. It calls for closing leasing loopholes, ensuring pollution cleanup, and utilizing Inflation Reduction Act investments to support energy communities and tribal lands.

The document addresses the mass exit of insurers from the Net Zero Insurance Alliance (NZIA) following threats of antitrust legal action from 23 US state attorneys general. It asserts that climate change is already destabilizing the insurance business model through soaring catastrophe losses, particularly in North America, and urges insurers to stop funding climate-denying politicians and phase out fossil fuel support.