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The document argues that climate change is driving a decline in global fisheries and disrupting ocean ecosystems, which threatens biodiversity and the livelihoods of billions of people. It calls on U.S. leaders and presidential candidates to prioritize the protection of fisheries and oceans within their climate strategies to prevent further loss of food sources and economic stability.

Civil society organizations have urged the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) to extend the Phase 1 consultation deadline for its Environmental and Social Framework (ESF) review from February 28 to the end of March 2020. The CSOs argue that the current timeframe is too short to provide informed inputs based on field data and that the bank has failed to clarify its theoretical approach and methodology for the review. Additionally, they note that a scheduled workshop on March 9, 2020, organized by the German government, should be allowed to inform the consultation process.

A statement from the We Mean Business coalition to the Prime Minister of Japan calling for more ambitious 2030 emissions targets, the phase-out of coal power, and the alignment of overseas financing with the Paris Agreement to provide certainty for business investment.

The We Mean Business coalition calls for an 'ambition loop' where government policy and private sector leadership reinforce each other to tackle climate change. It highlights that over 1,140 companies, representing US$20.1 trillion in market cap, have joined coalition initiatives, while 17 countries have already established net-zero 2050 targets. The text emphasizes the need for governments to set policies aligned with a 1.5°C trajectory to provide businesses the confidence to invest in the transition.

A coalition of national environmental organizations is calling on the Governor of New York to sign Senate bill S5343, which would phase in a ban on the pesticide chlorpyrifos over two years. The organizations cite evidence that the chemical harms children's brain development and jeopardizes 1,200 endangered species, noting that the Trump administration blocked a federal ban despite EPA findings that children are exposed to the chemical on food at levels 140 times higher than safe limits.

The statement argues that IMF-conditioned austerity leads to devastating cuts in health, education, and social protection, disproportionately affecting marginalized populations. It calls for the IMF to replace fiscal consolidation with grants, debt cancellation, and progressive tax reforms to ensure a just and inclusive recovery from the pandemic.

The Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) and 660 residents oppose Eversource's plan to install a high-voltage substation in East Boston. They cite the site's proximity to an 8 million-gallon jet fuel tank and a playground, as well as the risk of chronic inundation by 2100 due to sea level rise. The UCS contends that Eversource has not provided transparent data or a cost-benefit analysis of cleaner, more resilient alternatives, and requests that the Energy Facilities Siting Board withhold approval until these requirements are met.

The We Mean Business coalition has mobilised over 1,140 companies representing $20.1 trillion in market cap to commit to climate action, including science-based targets and transitions to renewable electricity. The coalition advocates for an 'Ambition Loop' where bold government policies drive corporate action, which in turn encourages further policy ambition. For 2020, the coalition calls on governments to commit to economy-wide net-zero emissions by 2050, strengthen 2030 targets in line with a 1.5ºC trajectory, and establish the necessary national laws and plans to achieve these goals.

Civil society organizations are calling for the World Bank to disclose the final CODE recommendations for Inspection Panel reforms and consult the public on updates to Operating Procedures, noting that other development finance institutions typically conduct public consultations before modifying independent accountability mechanisms.

Feike Sijbesma, CEO of Royal DSM, advocates for the adoption of meaningful carbon pricing to drive private sector innovation and investment in clean technology. He notes that while some jurisdictions already use carbon pricing, current levels are often too low to be effective, suggesting that prices between $50-$100 per ton are needed by 2030 to meet Paris Agreement commitments. Sijbesma highlights that Royal DSM uses an internal carbon price of €50 per ton to future-proof growth and encourages governments to combine carbon pricing with net-zero 2050 targets and the removal of fossil fuel subsidies.

The We Mean Business coalition asserts that the Marrakech Partnership is a crucial platform for integrating business, city, and civil society innovation into the UNFCCC regime. As the partnership's mandate expires at the end of 2020, the coalition emphasizes that public-private collaboration is vital for countries to submit and implement revised nationally determined contributions (NDCs) aligned with the 1.5°C goal and a net-zero economy by 2050.

ClientEarth has called on France to urge the Council of the EU to publish documents related to the 2020 Total Allowable Catches (TACs) in the Northeast Atlantic. This request follows a European Ombudsman recommendation for greater transparency in the decision-making process for fishing quotas, noting that past processes were neither transparent nor participatory and that documents were systematically classified as LIMITE.

The We Mean Business Coalition asserts that a transition to a zero-carbon economy is achievable but requires stronger government intervention to accelerate. The document highlights corporate commitments across power, transport, the built environment, heavy industry, and land use, while calling for policies such as carbon pricing, the removal of fossil fuel subsidies by 2025, and the implementation of robust Article 6 rules under the Paris Agreement to drive systemic change.

Mars advocates for a transition to a net-zero carbon economy, urging businesses to adopt science-based targets across value chains and calling on governments to implement carbon pricing and clean energy infrastructure.

ClientEarth urges the Council of the European Union to increase transparency in the decision-making process for 2020 fishing opportunities, specifically requesting the public release of the 'the bible' document regarding Northeast Atlantic negotiations to align with a European Ombudsman recommendation.

Environmental activists have written an open letter to President Cyril Ramaphosa ahead of the South Africa Investment Conference (5-7 November 2019), arguing that economic growth must not come at the expense of constitutional environmental rights. The authors express concern that the government may weaken water use licence conditions to attract investment, which they argue would be irresponsible given the existing water crisis in Gauteng and the failure of the Department of Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation to enforce regulations in the coal mining sector of Mpumalanga. They specifically oppose further investment in fossil fuels and coal infrastructure, citing the rapid price drop of renewable energy and South Africa's vulnerability as a climate change hot spot.

A coalition of organizations requests that the U.S. Congress fund DOE energy efficiency programs at the highest approved levels for FY2020, citing their role in climate mitigation and economic growth. The letter specifies funding requests for offices including Advanced Manufacturing, Building Technologies, and Vehicle Technologies, while calling for timely fund disbursement and the resolution of staffing shortages within the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE).

The document is a letter from a broad coalition of energy efficiency organizations and businesses to the U.S. Senate and House Committees on Appropriations. The authors advocate for the continued operation of the ENERGY STAR program through a recommended line-item funding of $42,000,000 for FY2020, arguing that a fee-based model would undermine the program's integrity. The letter highlights the program's economic impact, noting that it has helped save $450 billion on utility bills since 1992 and supports over 2.3 million American jobs related to energy efficiency products.

The statement by Friends of the Earth International asserts that climate and biodiversity crises are driven by a corporate system that prioritizes profit over human rights and the environment. It advocates for a systemic shift toward societies based on sovereignty and justice, specifically calling for a legally binding UN treaty to hold transnational corporations accountable. The document outlines seven key demands for the treaty, including the establishment of an international court for transnationals, the primacy of human rights over trade agreements, and the inclusion of global value chains in the treaty's scope.

Friends of the Earth International calls for a systemic shift away from a profit-driven model that causes climate and biodiversity crises. The statement advocates for a legally binding UN treaty on transnational corporations and human rights, outlining seven specific demands to ensure corporate accountability, the primacy of human rights over trade agreements, and the establishment of an international tribunal for multinationals.