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Friends of the Earth South Africa and groundWork issued a letter to President Jacob Zuma opposing the lifting of the fracking moratorium, citing environmental risks, lack of public consultation, and the potential for increased greenhouse gas emissions.

A letter from multiple organizations to U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry requesting the suspension of the Keystone XL review process due to alleged conflicts of interest and misrepresentations by Environmental Resource Management (ERM), the firm hired to prepare the Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS).

A letter from the Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) to U.S. Senators urging the inclusion of $1.3 billion in mandatory funding for the energy title of the Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2013 to support sustainable bio-based products and energy industries.

An open letter from the Climate and Health Alliance and partner organisations to WHO Director-General Dr Margaret Chan, urging the World Health Organisation to prioritise the health impacts of climate change and the goals of the Doha Declaration on Climate, Health and Wellbeing.

The Mining Zone Peoples’ Solidarity Group has petitioned Sonia Gandhi, Chairperson of the National Advisory Council, to permanently halt iron ore mining in the Khandadhar mountain range of Odisha, India, citing severe environmental devastation and the threat of cultural extinction for the Pauri Bhuiyan tribe.

A statement addressed to World Bank President Jim Yong Kim by a coalition of development, environment, and human rights groups, urging the Bank to end its financing of fossil fuel projects and shift toward off-grid renewable energy to effectively address climate change and energy access for the poor.

A joint statement from several environmental organizations to President Barack Obama urging the development of a national strategy for liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports based on comprehensive economic and environmental assessments.

This fact sheet describes the activities of the Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN) in Bangladesh, focusing on technical assistance for climate-compatible development, research on climate-induced displacement, and leadership in the global 'loss and damage' agenda.

A letter from Friends of the Earth President Erich Pica to President Barack Obama urging the administration to reject austerity measures and budget cuts to non-defense discretionary spending and social safety nets in response to the 'fiscal cliff'.

A group of environmental and conservation organizations wrote a letter to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) opposing the EPA's proposal to approve Arundo donax (giant reed) as a qualified advanced biofuel feedstock under the Renewable Fuel Standard Program, citing significant ecological and economic risks.

A letter from the Environmental and Energy Study Institute to Senator Whitehouse urging support for mandatory funding for energy programs within the Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2012 (S. 3240) to reduce petroleum dependence and stimulate rural economic growth.

The Environmental and Energy Study Institute argues for the accelerated market entry of E15 ethanol blends to combat rising gasoline prices and address a domestic ethanol glut.

This report, published by Friends of the Earth International (FoEI) in June 2011, commemorates the organization's 40th anniversary. It outlines FoEI's history, its evolution into a global federation of 76 member groups with over two million supporters, and its strategic focus on resisting neoliberalism to achieve environmental and social justice.

This report marks the 40th anniversary of Friends of the Earth International (FoEI), detailing its evolution from a small group of activists into a global federation of 76 member groups with over 2 million members. It outlines the organization's mission to achieve environmental and social justice by resisting neoliberal economic models and promoting sustainable alternatives such as food sovereignty and climate justice.

A joint letter from various environmental and public interest organizations urging US federal agencies and officials to oppose liability relief and regulatory exemptions for operators of carbon dioxide (CO2) geologic sequestration (GS) sites.

The Centre for Environmental Rights (CER), representing 13 NGOs and CSOs, wrote to the Chief Executive of the Chamber of Mines to defend a request made to the Minister of Mineral Resources. The CER argues that existing statutory tools are insufficient to protect areas of critical biodiversity and hydrological value from mining, and therefore urges the Minister to use her discretion under Section 49 of the Minerals and Petroleum Resources Development Act (MPRDA) to declare certain 'no-go areas'.

The Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL) comments on the testing of cold-resistant genetically modified eucalyptus trees in the Southern US, using the controversy over 'gene flow' to argue for the restoration of the Office of Technology Assessment (OTA) to provide independent scientific evaluations of climate-related technologies.

A joint statement from various environmental and health organizations urging the U.S. Secretary of State and the EPA Administrator to support congressional action on the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) and the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs).

An open letter from several environmental organizations urging President Bush and the U.S. Congress to prioritize combating global climate change over continued military expenditures and the proposed troop surge in Iraq.

This 2004 report by Friends of the Earth International (FoEI) argues that environmental rights are fundamental human rights, essential for survival, health, and dignity. It documents numerous global case studies where neoliberal economic globalization and corporate activities have led to the violation of these rights, including the displacement of indigenous peoples, toxic pollution, and the privatization of water. The document advocates for a framework of environmental justice, the recognition of new rights for climate refugees, and the enforcement of corporate accountability through legal mechanisms and international norms.