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A statement from health-focused organizations, including the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment, urging the Saskatchewan government to reverse its decision to extend coal-fired electricity generation beyond 2030 and instead invest in renewable energy to protect public health.

A joint letter from 54 organizations, including the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment, urges the Canadian and British Columbia governments to address health and environmental risks associated with LNG development, specifically citing emissions violations at the LNG Canada facility in Kitimat.

A statement by the Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL) and World’s Youth for Climate Justice (WYCJ) urging UN member states to support a resolution on May 20, 2026, to operationalize the International Court of Justice's (ICJ) Advisory Opinion on states' climate obligations.

A statement by Natural Justice arguing that African nations must accelerate their transition to sovereign renewable energy systems to avoid the economic instability and foreign control caused by global conflicts and fossil fuel dependency.

This fact sheet by Transforma, published in April 2026, argues for an orderly and just transition away from fossil fuels in Latin America and the Caribbean. It highlights the region's extreme climate vulnerability, the economic risks of stranded assets, and the persistence of fossil fuel subsidies despite the region possessing the world's cleanest electricity matrix. The document calls for binding roadmaps for fossil fuel exit, particularly in Brazil, Chile, Colombia, and Mexico, and emphasizes the need for a 'Just Transition Mechanism' to support territories and workers.

The Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment – New Brunswick (CAPE NB) urges the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick to support Bill 23, An Act Respecting the Right to a Healthy Environment, during its second reading on March 26, 2026.

A media statement by the African Forum and Network on Debt and Development (AFRODAD) arguing that Africa's water crisis is driven by a failing global financial system, chronic under-investment, and a debt crisis that prioritizes repayments over essential public services.

A letter from the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment – Nova Scotia (CAPE NS) to the Halifax Regional Council urging the maintenance of full funding for HalifACT in the 2026/27 budget to prevent increased healthcare costs and protect vulnerable residents from climate-related health risks.

The Institute for Economic Justice (IEJ) issued a statement calling for the G20, hosted for the first time by South Africa, to implement people-centred reforms to the global economic architecture. The IEJ advocates for urgent action on debt justice, tax fairness, food security, the care economy, and climate finance to address systemic inequalities affecting Africa.

A joint letter from various Canadian health, environmental, and academic organizations urging the Canadian government to sign the Global Initiative on Information Integrity on Climate Change to combat climate disinformation.

A statement delivered by Catherine Mithia on behalf of the African Forum and Network on Debt and Development (AFRODAD) at a 2025 Civil Society Organizations Event. The document advocates for the reform of the international financial architecture and the strengthening of civil society's role in ensuring Africa's capital is used for inclusive development, specifically addressing illicit financial flows and sustainable debt management.

A statement by the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (CAPE) and West Coast Environmental Law calling on the British Columbia government to hold fossil fuel companies accountable for healthcare costs associated with climate change and pollution.

A letter from the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment and other organizations to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change Canada, urging the government to advocate for transparency and public participation in the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC) on Plastic Pollution.

A letter from the Nova Scotia committee of the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (CAPE) to Premier Tim Houston urging the government to maintain bans on hydraulic fracturing and uranium mining due to significant public health and environmental risks.

A letter from the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (CAPE) to the Metro Vancouver Board urging the maintenance of funding for regional climate policy coordination and greenhouse gas regulation to protect public health and meet climate commitments.

This briefing from the Institute for Economic Justice (IEJ) outlines the organization's efforts to advocate for reformed development finance to support a green and just transition, particularly in the Global South and South Africa. The IEJ emphasizes the need for state-led development strategies, democratic oversight of international loans, and human-rights-based approaches to sovereign debt restructuring.

Friends of the Earth urges Governor Kathy Hochul to sign the Tropical Rainforest Economic & Environmental Sustainability (TREES) Act, which would make New York the first U.S. state to require proof that state-purchased products are not driving deforestation.

A letter from the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (CAPE) and numerous medical professionals urging the Vancouver City Council to reverse its decision to allow natural gas heating in new buildings, citing severe public health risks and climate impacts.

The Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (CAPE) warns of a health crisis driven by rising plastic production and its associated greenhouse gas emissions, calling for the Government of Canada to commit to production limits and the elimination of hazardous chemicals within a Global Plastics Treaty.

This briefing outlines key priorities and advocacy goals for African environmental defenders attending the CBD COP16 and UNFCCC COP29 negotiations, focusing on human rights protections, biodiversity targets, and climate finance.