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This report by Friends of the Earth International argues for the reintegration of agricultural biodiversity into the UN Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), contrasting the biodiversity-rich peasant food web with the narrow industrial food chain.

This report by Friends of the Earth International, authored by Professor Doreen Stabinsky, examines how the fossil fuel sector attempts to expand the voluntary carbon market to sustain a fossil fuel-based economy.

This report by Friends of the Earth International argues for the reintegration of agricultural biodiversity into the center of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), contrasting the biodiversity-rich practices of peasant food networks with the limited scope of the agro-industrial chain.

Friends of the Earth International argues that the proposed EU directive on corporate sustainability due diligence is insufficient on its own to end multinational impunity and must complement a legally binding UN instrument to effectively protect human rights and the environment across global value chains.

This briefing by Friends of the Earth International argues that bilateral and multilateral free trade agreements (FTAs) promote a development model based on exploitation and inequality, specifically facilitating the expansion of monoculture tree plantations through broad definitions of 'services' and 'investments'.

This report by Friends of the Earth International argues that the current global trade and investment regime acts as a 'straitjacket' that prioritizes agribusiness and capitalist profitability over agroecology and food sovereignty. It details how international trade agreements and investment treaties restrict the ability of sovereign states to implement public policies that protect human rights, biodiversity, and small-scale food producers.

This October 2016 report by Friends of the Earth International argues that the current global trade and investment regime prioritizes the economic profitability of agribusiness over food sovereignty and agroecology. It details how neoliberal investment frameworks, including 'mega-regional' agreements and Bilateral Investment Treaties (BITs), undermine the ability of states to implement public policies that protect human rights and the environment, effectively blocking the transition to sustainable, small-scale food production.

This fact sheet by Friends of the Earth International explains the concept of Intended Nationally Determined Contributions (INDCs) in the context of the UN climate negotiations in Paris. It criticizes the current system of self-proposed national plans and advocates for a 'fair share' approach based on a global carbon budget to ensure the temperature increase is limited to 1.5°C.

This briefing by Friends of the Earth International argues that corporate and elite capture of national political decision-making is a primary driver behind the failure of governments to implement the economic transformations necessary to address the climate crisis and meet UNFCCC goals.

This fact sheet by Friends of the Earth argues that the European Union's Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) promotes industrial farming, environmental pollution, and corporate dominance over sustainable, healthy food production. It calls for a shift toward organic farming, local trade, and the prioritization of small-scale farms.

This fact sheet from Friends of the Earth International explains Intended Nationally Determined Contributions (INDCs) in the context of the 2015 Paris climate negotiations and advocates for a 'fair shares' approach based on a global carbon budget to ensure climate targets are met.

This report by Friends of the Earth International analyzes the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP), the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), and the Trade in Services Agreement (TiSA). It argues that these 'new generation' agreements are part of a global strategy led by the US and EU to bypass the World Trade Organization (WTO), prioritize corporate interests over democratic decision-making, and dismantle social and environmental regulations.

This briefing by Friends of the Earth International examines the relationship between agrofuels and global food prices, arguing that biofuel mandates and subsidies contribute to price volatility and hunger. The document details how agrofuels divert crops from food production and strengthen the link between food and oil prices, while also highlighting the social impacts of 'land grabbing' in Africa and human rights abuses in Asia and Latin America.

This report by Friends of the Earth International criticizes the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for continuing to finance coal projects in the Asia Pacific region despite its own stated commitments to climate action and poverty elimination. The document details specific coal investments, analyzes the ADB's policy gaps regarding coal mines and power generation, and compares the ADB's approach to other Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs).

This executive summary by Friends of the Earth International argues that the global energy system is unsustainable and unjust, driven by corporate power and 'extractivism'. It advocates for a transition to a 'climate-safe, just and sustainable' system based on the principle of energy sovereignty, while warning against the risks of corporate capture during the shift to renewable energy.

This report by Friends of the Earth International examines how international trade and investment agreements prioritize agro-industrial profits over food sovereignty and environmental health. It argues that these frameworks restrict the ability of states to protect their populations and ecosystems, while advocating for a shift in investment toward small-scale agroecology to combat hunger and climate change.

This report by Friends of the Earth International advocates for a 'just transition' to a low-carbon economy, arguing that current climate policies often prioritize corporate interests over the rights of marginalized communities and the environment. It calls for a shift away from fossil fuels and toward a model of development that ensures social equity and ecological sustainability.

This fact sheet by Friends of the Earth International explains the concept of Intended Nationally Determined Contributions (INDCs) in the lead-up to the Paris agreement and advocates for a 'fair shares' approach based on a global carbon budget to effectively limit global warming to 1.5°C.

This fact sheet by Friends of the Earth International defines equity in the context of climate change, arguing that developed nations bear a historical responsibility to lead emission reductions and provide financial and technological support to developing nations. It advocates for a global carbon budget distributed based on responsibility, capacity, and the right to sustainable societies, while calling for a systemic economic transformation to replace neoliberalism with an equitable system.

This report by Friends of the Earth Europe examines seven 'High Level Groups' (HLGs) established by the European Commission's Directorate General (DG) for Enterprise and Industry under Commissioner Günter Verheugen. The analysis finds that these advisory groups are systematically biased toward industry interests, often lacking democratic legitimacy and failing to adequately represent environmental or consumer concerns in policy recommendations.