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The Centre for Environmental Rights (CER), on behalf of several partner organisations, submitted a formal comment to the South African Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) regarding the proposed "Flexible Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) system." The CER argues that the shift from a rules-based system to one based on administrative discretion risks violating constitutional rights to a healthy environment and just administrative action, potentially weakening environmental protections and public participation.

The International Institute for Sustainable Development argues that a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the governments of Canada and Alberta weakens industrial carbon pricing and undermines Canada's climate commitments by prioritizing oil and gas production.

A statement by Plan 1.5 and other environmental organizations urging the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment to cancel new LNG power plant projects in the 12th Basic Plan for Electricity Supply and Demand, replacing them with renewable energy and flexibility resources.

This report by Trend Asia examines the socio-environmental impacts of geothermal energy expansion in Indonesia, arguing that financial models supported by international financial institutions (IFIs) like the World Bank and Asian Development Bank (ADB) prioritize corporate de-risking over the rights and livelihoods of local and Indigenous communities.

The Institute for Economic Justice (IEJ) criticizes the 2026 South African National Budget for maintaining austerity measures, failing to address chronic poverty and unemployment, and prioritizing tax relief for higher-income earners over essential public services and social protection.

The Centre for Environmental Rights and Natural Justice, representing several community and environmental networks, submitted formal objections to the Scoping Report for the Motuoane Production Right application. The project proposes hydrocarbon exploration and extraction over approximately 14,400 hectares in the Free State Province, involving up to 43 production wells and associated infrastructure. The objectors argue that the Scoping Report is deficient in its assessments of air quality, climate change, hydrogeology, and social impacts, and that the public participation process was not meaningful.

A joint statement by the Environmental Defense Fund, For Our Kids, and the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment criticizes a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Canadian federal government and the Alberta government. The groups argue that the MOU's timeline for methane reduction represents a significant retreat from previous climate commitments and risks economic losses.

Plan 1.5 criticizes the South Korean government's 2035 Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) for setting a lower bound that fails to meet constitutional and international legal responsibilities for the 1.5°C climate goal.

Plan 1.5 issued a statement criticizing the South Korean government's proposed 2035 Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) targets, arguing they are unconstitutional and fail to meet minimum standards set by a previous Constitutional Court ruling.

Plan 1.5 issued a statement on October 29, 2025, urging the South Korean government to exclude reduction targets in the 50% range from the 2035 Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) discussions, asserting that approximately 95% of online public opinions support a 65% reduction target aligned with the 1.5°C goal.

This concept note from the Institute for Economic Justice (IEJ) critiques the South African National Treasury's reliance on austerity and its resistance to implementing wealth taxes. The document argues that the government's claims regarding high statutory tax rates are misleading due to extensive tax breaks and corporate tax avoidance, and suggests that expanding the fiscal envelope through wealth taxation and the strategic use of the Government Employees Pension Fund (GEPF) is necessary to address extreme poverty and fund a green industrial transition.

Friends of the Earth expresses concern over the Senate's confirmation of Ben Black as CEO of the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC), arguing that his private equity background may shift the agency's focus from sustainable development toward profit-driven investments.

A statement by Trend Asia criticizing the Indonesian government for fiscal injustice, where low-income workers and the middle class face increasing taxes and economic hardship while political elites receive high allowances and tax exemptions.

The Centre for Environmental Rights (CER), representing the Life After Coal/Impilo Ngaphandle Kwamalahle Campaign, submitted comments on South Africa's Draft Second Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC). The submission argues that the draft's mitigation targets are inadequate and lack ambition, proposing instead more stringent emission limits aligned with the 1.5°C global warming target. The CER also criticizes the lack of transparency in the process, specifically the late release of the underlying technical report, and calls for stronger integration of climate justice, adaptation measures, and a clear commitment to phasing out fossil fuels.

The Canadian Partnership for Children’s Health and Environment (CPCHE) issued a statement on June 19, 2025, urging the Canadian government to reconsider Bill C-5. The organization argues that the bill's approach to fast-tracking major projects, including fossil fuel production, threatens public health, environmental protections, and Indigenous rights by bypassing rigorous assessments and public consultation.

The Institute for Economic Justice (IEJ) submitted a critique of the 2025 National Budget's fiscal framework and revenue proposals to the Finance Standing Committee on 26 May 2025. The IEJ argues that the National Treasury's strategy of fiscal consolidation and debt reduction undermines inclusive growth and socio-economic rights. The report recommends shifting from regressive tax measures, such as the general fuel levy, toward progressive wealth and corporate taxes, while increasing spending on social grants and public infrastructure to meet constitutional obligations.

This report by Ember examines the transition in Australia's coal industry from underground to open-cut mining between 1990 and 2022, highlighting a growing reliance on estimated rather than measured fugitive emissions data.

A statement by Friends of the Earth International regarding the COP16.2 negotiations in Rome, arguing that current biodiversity financing mechanisms are unjust and that a fundamental systemic change in the global financial system is required to effectively combat biodiversity loss.

This briefing by the Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL) examines the environmental, climate, health, and financial risks associated with the decommissioning of offshore oil and gas infrastructure. It highlights how improper closure and the proliferation of abandoned wells lead to methane leaks and toxic contamination, while corporate strategies and regulatory loopholes often shift the massive financial burden of cleanup from operators to the public.

Natural Justice provides a legal and rights-based critique of South Africa's 2025 draft Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC). While acknowledging progress in absolute emissions targets, the organization argues that the draft lacks the 'stringent' due diligence required by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) and fails to provide concrete, costed implementation plans for adaptation and loss and damage. Natural Justice advocates for unconditional commitments to phase out fossil fuels, the integration of human rights indicators into monitoring frameworks, and the establishment of a grant-based domestic loss and damage facility funded by taxes on fossil fuel profits.