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The 'Human Rights for All Post-2015' joint statement, published on December 10, 2013, by the Center for International Environmental Law and supported by over 300 organizations, calls for the successor to the Millennium Development Goals to be anchored in human rights. It advocates for a shift from a 'model of charity to one of justice,' emphasizing accountability for governments, businesses, and international institutions to ensure sustainable, inclusive, and just development.

The Centre for Environmental Rights (CER) published a set of Minimum Requirements for the Regulation of the Environmental Impacts of Fracking in December 2013 to address the potentially severe effects of the shale gas industry.

This research paper examines the impact of foreign direct investment (FDI) and net investment income on South Africa's current account deficit. It argues that while FDI is beneficial for growth, the trend of transnational companies prioritizing short-term shareholder value over long-term reinvestment creates economic vulnerabilities, particularly during downturns. The author recommends policy shifts to attract FDI that is labour-absorbing, export-oriented, and focused on reinvesting profits within the domestic economy.

An open letter from RMI to hard goods retailers arguing that promoting and procuring energy-efficient electronics and appliances can unlock significant financial savings for consumers and reduce overall energy consumption.

This briefing by the World Resources Institute outlines five priority areas for the Green Climate Fund (GCF) Board to address during its fifth meeting in Paris to ensure the fund can effectively mobilize and distribute finance for low-carbon, climate-resilient development in developing countries.

This briefing is a transcript of an address by Amory B. Lovins of the Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) delivered on July 17, 2013, at Appalachian State University. Lovins advocates for the adoption of 'integrative design' and 'natural capitalism' within university campuses to eliminate energy and material waste. He argues that universities should serve as living laboratories where students use a 'beginner's mind' to redesign buildings, food systems, and infrastructure, while simultaneously breaking down academic silos to foster transdisciplinary learning.

The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) urges representatives to support a strong conservation title in the Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2013 to improve the sustainability of agricultural and biofuel production.

A statement from a coalition of environmental, health, and workers' organisations to the European Commission urging the adoption of comprehensive criteria and a robust strategy to identify and regulate Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals (EDCs) to protect human health and wildlife.

This policy briefing analyzes the proposed corporate governance framework for Uganda's forthcoming national oil company (NOC), comparing it with the state-owned enterprise (SOE) model in Norway. The author argues that Uganda's current legislative approach is insufficient and recommends adopting stakeholder-oriented guidelines and a centralized supervisory body similar to Norway's Department of State Ownership to prevent corruption and government interference.

This guide, published by the Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) Tallinn, provides instructions for planners, developers, and citizens on how to integrate biodiversity into urban planning processes to prevent the loss of species during development projects. It focuses on specific animal groups, the implementation of a 'green space factor' to quantify ecological value, and practical measures for creating urban habitats such as green roofs, vertical greenery, and sustainable drainage systems.

This research paper by Energy Innovation and the Paulson Institute argues that the scale and speed of urbanization in China will be a primary determinant of future global climate change. The authors propose six critical 'ingredients for success'—permeable urban form, transit-centered transportation, effective building codes, municipal finance reform, sustainability metrics for mayors, and a strengthened planning process—to prevent the proliferation of unlivable, auto-centric 'superblocks' and instead create sustainable, world-class cities.

A joint statement addressed to the President of Guatemala by a coalition of national and international organizations, urging the strengthening of the Instancia de Análisis de Ataques a Defensores de Derechos Humanos to protect human rights defenders, particularly those opposing large-scale extractive projects.

Friends of the Earth issued a statement following the re-election of President Barack Obama in November 2012, urging him to prioritize climate change and move away from an "all of the above" energy strategy in response to the devastation of Superstorm Sandy.

A statement by World Resources Institute President Andrew Steer regarding the re-election of President Obama, urging the administration to establish a strong national climate and energy strategy and take a more ambitious role in international climate negotiations.

This policy brief examines the Technology Mechanism established under the UNFCCC's Cancún Agreements, analyzing its potential to facilitate the development and transfer of climate technologies to developing countries. The authors argue for a systemic approach to innovation that balances 'push' and 'pull' factors, recommends the use of cooperative research, development, and demonstration (RD&D) programs, and emphasizes the need for dedicated funding windows within the Green Climate Fund to overcome financial barriers like the 'valley of death'.

The Green Economy Pocketbook advocates for a transition to a green economy to address economic recession and environmental degradation, proposing a re-orientation of the economy to deliver wellbeing within natural limits through changes in measurement, finance, sector management, and human investment.

This report and accompanying analysis from the International Institute for Sustainable Development outline the fiscal burden of fuel subsidies in Indonesia, the government's reform efforts to reduce gasoline and kerosene subsidies, and the potential for transitioning to electric induction cooking to reduce LPG subsidy costs.

This research paper argues that South Africa should lead a campaign to nominate a qualified African candidate for the presidency of the World Bank to challenge the historical precedent of American appointments and advocate for global economic governance reform.

This report by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) examines the legal complexities of 'indirect expropriation' in international investment law. It analyzes how the lack of a precise definition in treaties allows arbitral tribunals to apply varying criteria—such as the 'sole effect doctrine' or proportionality—which can conflict with a state's sovereign right to regulate for the public interest, including health, environment, and human rights.

This report by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) analyzes how the definition of an 'investor' in Bilateral Investment Treaties (BITs) affects the ability of private entities to access international arbitration. It examines the risks of 'treaty shopping'—where investors artificially acquire a nationality to benefit from a more favorable treaty—and evaluates the effectiveness of liberal versus restrictive clauses in BITs. The document provides recommendations for states to better define protected investors to prevent abusive practices and ensure reciprocity.