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The document describes a pilot study focused on palm oil to evaluate how social and environmental sustainability risks in inbound supply chains can lead to supply disruptions and damage China's international brand. It is part of a broader initiative by the International Institute for Sustainable Development to help Chinese enterprises and policy-makers manage the sustainability footprint of their global resource procurement.

The document describes a methodology developed by SEI for the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) to evaluate the coherence and effectiveness of national implementation of MEA clusters. Tested in Estonia and Tanzania on four biodiversity-related agreements, the methodology uses 15 governance categories to score performance as 'strong', 'moderate', or 'weak'. Findings indicate the tool is useful and relatively easy to apply, though outcomes are harder to trace than processes, and the methodology may require adaptation to specific national contexts.

The report evaluates a new audit methodology designed to assess how countries implement clusters of related multilateral environmental agreements (MEAs). Testing in Estonia and Tanzania focused on four biodiversity-related MEAs: the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), the Ramsar Convention, CITES, and the Convention on Migratory Species (CMS). The methodology uses 15 categories to score implementation as strong, moderate, or weak. In Estonia, implementation was generally high, with 'Cross-border cooperation' being the strongest area. In Tanzania, overall effectiveness was moderate, with a strong legal framework but weaknesses in enforcement and monitoring. The report concludes that the methodology is a useful, relatively easy-to-apply tool for both national governments and international secretariats to identify implementation gaps and streamline reporting.