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The document is a petition addressed to Japanese government officials, banks, and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) regarding the Cirebon coal-fired power plant projects in Indonesia. The authors demand the immediate suspension of loan disbursements for Cirebon 2 (1,000 MW) and a responsible, rapid early retirement of Cirebon 1 (660 MW). They argue that these projects have caused severe damage to the livelihoods, health, and culture of local coastal communities, specifically affecting small-scale fishing and salt production. The petition highlights allegations of corruption, noting that a former Cirebon Regent was indicted by the KPK for receiving bribes from Hyundai Engineering and Construction Co., Ltd. and Cirebon Energi Prasarana (CEPR) to expedite permits for Cirebon 2. The authors criticize the use of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) as an inadequate solution and call for a 'just' energy transition that includes environmental restoration and genuine community participation, rather than technical fixes like biomass co-firing.

Friends of the Earth International calls for a Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) based on environmental integrity, human rights, and binding government regulation of business. The organization rejects 'false solutions' such as offsetting, 'Nature Positive' concepts, and corporate self-regulation, arguing that these facilitate continued biodiversity loss. Key demands include the recognition of Indigenous Peoples and local communities (IPLCs) as primary guardians of biodiversity, a transition from industrial agriculture to agroecology, and the provision of new, additional public financial resources for developing countries based on the principle of common but differentiated responsibilities.

The 2022 Private Equity Climate Risks Scorecard evaluates eight major private equity firms, finding that most maintain significant fossil fuel holdings and lack transparency. The Carlyle Group ranked lowest (F), while TPG earned a B due to a smaller fossil fuel portfolio. The report advocates for five primary demands, including alignment with 1.5°C warming targets and full disclosure of emissions and fossil fuel exposure.

The Private Equity Climate Risks Scorecard 2022 evaluates eight major private equity firms on their fossil fuel exposure, downstream emissions, and alignment with science-based climate targets. The analysis finds that most of these firms maintain significant fossil fuel holdings and lack transparency, with The Carlyle Group ranking lowest (F) and TPG Capital ranking highest (B). The report argues that private equity firms often acquire polluting assets shed by public markets, thereby increasing climate and financial risks while operating with minimal regulatory oversight. It concludes with five primary demands for the industry, including aligning with 1.5°C warming targets and disclosing full fossil fuel exposure.

Mighty Earth is calling on Groupe Carrefour to sever ties with major suppliers linked to deforestation in the Amazon and Cerrado, specifically JBS, Bunge, and Cargill. The organization demands the adoption of a 'Zero Deforestation, Zero Conversion' policy by 2025 for beef and 2023 for soy, alongside a commitment to reduce animal product sales by 50% and Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030.

Nearly 60 civil society organisations have urged the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) to reform the consultation process for its Energy Sector Strategy (ESS) update. The organisations are calling for extended deadlines, multi-lingual accessibility, anonymous submission options, and the public disclosure of background papers and timelines. They specifically request interactive sessions on sub-sectors like hydropower, gas, and 'innovative' technologies, as well as clear guidance on investments in non-regional member states. Additionally, the group demands the integration of a 'Zero Tolerance' provision on reprisals against community members in project-affected areas.

Reclaim Finance calls on Crédit Agricole to stop financing Russian coal, oil, and gas companies, specifically highlighting the bank's role as a main banker for Gazprom. The letter demands divestment from a provided blacklist of Russian energy firms and the suspension of support for non-Russian companies still active in Russia, such as TotalEnergies, until they withdraw.

The Declaration on a Green COVID-19 Recovery argues that current recovery policies are failing by supporting fossil fuels and entrenching inequality. It calls for a mass movement of informed citizens to hold power to account and demands specific transformative measures, including a dedicated green recovery finance package for the global south, the end of fossil fuel subsidies, and the implementation of inclusive governance through citizen assemblies.

The YOUNGO Health Working Group advocates for youth participation in a green post-COVID-19 recovery and UNFCCC negotiations, highlighting the link between planetary health and human health. The authors call for governments to treat climate change as a health emergency and increase their Nationally Determined Contributions to meet Paris Agreement objectives.

GreenLatinos is calling on the Biden administration and Secretary Deb Haaland to protect up to 29 million acres of Bureau of Land Management (BLM) lands by designating them as Wilderness Study Areas (WSAs) under Section 202 of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act (FLPMA). The organization argues that arid ecosystems in the Western U.S., specifically in Utah and Nevada, provide critical carbon sequestration and climate adaptation benefits that are currently threatened by oil, gas, and mineral extraction. The statement highlights that 83% of Latinos support the 30x30 initiative to protect 30% of U.S. lands and waters by 2030. It further notes that no new FLPMA § 202 WSAs have been established since 2003 due to an out-of-court agreement with the State of Utah, which the authors argue is not legally binding.

A group of climate and social justice organizations is urging Apollo Global Management to end its financing of fossil fuels and deforestation. The letter demands the disclosure of emissions for current and future energy holdings, a commitment to invest the majority of new energy capital in renewables by 2025, and the publication of political spending policies to ensure alignment with a 1.5 degree scenario from the Paris Agreement.

A group of climate and social justice organizations has called on Blackstone Group to end its financing of fossil fuels and deforestation. The letter demands a plan to achieve a net-zero energy portfolio, the disclosure of Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions for energy holdings, and a commitment to invest the majority of new energy capital in renewables by 2025. Additionally, the signatories urge Blackstone to disclose all corporate and executive political spending and ensure its lobbying activities align with a 1.5 degree scenario from the Paris Agreement.

A group of organizations urges the Carlyle Group to transition its portfolio to net-zero energy, disclose Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions, and ensure that a majority of new energy capital is invested in renewables by 2025. The letter also calls for transparency regarding political contributions and lobbying to ensure alignment with the Paris Agreement and a just transition for impacted workers and communities.

The document is a formal letter from the Private Equity Stakeholder Project and other organizations urging EIG Global Energy Partners to end its financing of fossil fuels and deforestation. The signatories demand a plan to achieve a net-zero energy portfolio, including a target for a majority of new energy capital to be invested in renewables by 2025 and all new energy investments by 2030. The letter also calls for the disclosure of Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions for energy holdings and the implementation of a just transition program for impacted workers and communities. Additionally, the authors request full transparency regarding corporate and executive political spending and lobbying activities to ensure alignment with a 1.5 degree scenario from the Paris Agreement.

A group of climate and social justice organizations is urging EnCap Investments to end its financing of fossil fuels and deforestation. The letter demands the disclosure of emissions across Scopes 1, 2, and 3, a commitment to invest a majority of new energy capital into renewables by 2025, and the alignment of political spending with the 1.5 degree scenario of the Paris Agreement.

A group of environmental and social organizations has sent a letter to Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors urging the firm to transition its portfolio away from fossil fuels and toward a pollution-free energy system. The letter demands the disclosure of emissions (Scope 1, 2, and 3) for energy holdings, a commitment to invest a majority of new energy capital in renewables by 2025, and the publication of political spending policies to ensure alignment with a 1.5 degree scenario from the Paris Agreement.

A group of organizations urges KKR to end its financing of fossil fuels and deforestation, demanding a plan for a net-zero energy portfolio and transparency regarding political contributions. The letter calls for the disclosure of Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions for energy holdings and a commitment that a majority of new energy capital be invested in renewables by 2025, with a total transition by 2030. Additionally, the signatories demand a just transition program for impacted workers and communities and the alignment of corporate lobbying with the 1.5 degree scenario of the Paris Agreement.

A group of environmental and social organizations is urging Macquarie Infrastructure to transition its portfolio to net-zero energy, disclose emissions across Scopes 1, 2, and 3, and ensure political contributions align with a 1.5 degree scenario.

A group of climate and social justice organizations has called on Riverstone Holdings to end its financing of fossil fuels and deforestation. The letter demands a transition to a net-zero energy portfolio, including the disclosure of Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions and a commitment to invest the majority of new energy capital in renewables by 2025. Additionally, the signatories urge the firm to disclose all corporate and executive political spending to ensure alignment with a 1.5 degree scenario from the Paris Agreement and to implement a just transition program for impacted workers and communities.

A group of climate and social justice organizations has issued a formal demand to Warburg Pincus to end its financing of fossil fuels and deforestation. The letter calls for the firm to disclose emissions for current and future energy holdings, shift new energy capital to renewables by 2025-2030, and ensure political contributions align with a 1.5 degree scenario. Additionally, the signatories demand a just transition program for workers and communities impacted by the firm's fossil fuel assets.