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The Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (CAPE) submitted a statement to Canada’s Committee on International Trade recommending against the ratification of the Transpacific Partnership (TPP) due to concerns that trade provisions could override environmental health standards and restrict access to affordable medicines.

In a statement delivered at the United Nations General Assembly on September 20, 2016, Manish Bapna, Executive Vice President and Managing Director of WRI and Co-Chair of the Open Government Partnership (OGP), outlined three strategic priorities for the Partnership for the upcoming year: integrating climate and governance agendas, upholding governance standards among members, and expanding the open government movement to include subnational entities and diverse civil society groups.

The SAIIA Youth Policy Committee (YPC) issued a statement on November 25, 2015, outlining its support for a legally binding agreement at COP21 to combat climate change and transition to low-carbon economies. The committee emphasizes the need for ambitious pre-2020 action plans, the integration of adaptation goals into the Paris agreement, and the necessity of predictable climate finance from developed countries to support developing nations.

A statement by WRI Climate Director Jennifer Morgan regarding the 21st meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP21) in Paris, framing it as a critical opportunity for a new form of international cooperation to address climate change and transition to a sustainable economic model.

A statement by a coalition of development, environment, and social justice organizations expressing disappointment and concern over the Green Climate Fund (GCF) Board's decision to accredit Deutsche Bank and other large financial institutions.

The Nyéléni Declaration, issued during the International Forum for Agroecology in February 2015, defines agroecology as a political and social framework for food sovereignty rather than a mere set of technologies. It positions agroecology as a necessary alternative to the industrial food system, which the document claims drives climate and environmental crises. The declaration outlines core pillars—including territorial rights, collective access to the commons, and horizontal knowledge sharing—and proposes strategies to protect agroecology from corporate co-optation and 'false solutions' like climate-smart agriculture.

The Lima Declaration is a statement issued by the People's Summit against Climate Change in December 2014. It denounces the capitalist system and 'green economy' initiatives as false solutions to the climate crisis, demanding instead a transition based on social justice, the recognition of indigenous territorial rights, and the historical responsibility of developed nations toward the Global South.

This statement by the Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL) calls for the business and insurance sectors to stop climate change denialism and support ambitious action ahead of the September 23, 2014, UN Climate Summit. The author highlights the role of fossil fuel companies in funding campaigns to subvert legislation and argues that the insurance industry should reconsider providing directors and officers (D&O) liability coverage for activities that undermine climate action.

A joint statement urging the United Nations Human Rights Council to increase its focus on the human rights impacts of international financial institutions (IFIs), including multilateral development banks like the World Bank.

A statement from a coalition of EU, U.S., and international organizations expressing strong opposition to the inclusion of chemical regulations within the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP). The authors argue that TTIP proposals would prioritize chemical industry interests over public health and the environment by freezing protective regulations, limiting public access to hazard information, and empowering corporations to challenge domestic laws through investor-state dispute settlement (ISDS) mechanisms.

A 2014 statement by Kandeh K. Yumkella, CEO of Sustainable Energy for All, outlining the critical link between energy access and the health, safety, and economic empowerment of women and children.

The Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (CAPE) issued a 2014 position statement calling for an immediate moratorium on fracking in Canada. The document outlines severe environmental and public health risks associated with hydraulic fracturing, including the contamination of drinking water, significant greenhouse gas emissions, and the release of carcinogenic chemicals.

A statement by Friends of the Earth International and 136 other organizations opposing biodiversity offset mechanisms, which they argue treat nature as a tradable commodity and facilitate unsustainable development.

A statement by the Council of Popular and Indigenous Organizations of Honduras (COPINH) calling for international solidarity against the political and judicial persecution of its leaders. The organization alleges that the Honduran court system is being used by the DESA corporation and the state to criminalize the Lenca people's defense of their territories and the River Gualcarque against a hydroelectric project.

The Durban Declaration on Climate and Health is a statement signed on December 4, 2011, by health professionals from over 30 countries during the UNFCCC's 17th Conference of the Parties. It asserts that climate change is a major global health threat and calls on national delegations to integrate public health objectives into climate agreements and transition away from fossil fuels.

An open letter from Friends of the Earth Africa and various NGOs addressed to the Prime Minister of Denmark, protesting statements made by Minister for Development Cooperation Christian Friis Bach. The letter rejects the imposition of failed development models from developed nations and asserts Africa's right to food sovereignty and sustainable, self-determined development.

Budget Vote speech delivered by Minister Edna Molewa of the Department of Water and Environmental Affairs (DWA) on May 21, 2013, outlining the department's focus on equity, redistribution, infrastructure development, and water security in South Africa.

Friends of the Earth President Erich Pica issued a statement expressing grave concerns regarding the nomination of Ernest J. Moniz as Secretary of Energy due to his support for nuclear power and fracking, while expressing support for the nomination of Gina McCarthy as EPA Administrator.

A statement by the Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) arguing that Superstorm Sandy serves as a catalyst for urgent climate action, energy transformation, and the implementation of resilient infrastructure to mitigate and adapt to a changing climate.

The Barbados Declaration, issued on May 8, 2012, by the Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS), outlines the challenges and commitments of Small Island Developing States (SIDS) in transitioning from fossil fuel dependency to sustainable, renewable energy to ensure economic resilience and climate survival.