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This document is a PAIA Manual published in October 2023 by the Centre for Environmental Rights (CER), a non-profit law clinic based in Cape Town. The manual outlines the procedures and categories of information available to the public in accordance with the Promotion of Access to Information Act, 2000 (PAIA) and the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA), ensuring transparency and the exercise of environmental rights.

The document presents the revised Standing Rules of the Executive Council (EC) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), updated in 2021 to accommodate virtual meetings via videoconferencing due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

This guide by the Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL) explains how civil society can use the United Nations human rights treaty body (HRTB) reporting process to advocate for climate-related policy recommendations and hold states accountable for their human rights obligations in the context of climate change.

This guide outlines the application process for businesses seeking to invest in the Atlantis Special Economic Zone (ASEZ), emphasizing a requirement for 'greentech' ventures and a multi-agency evaluation process.

This document is a manual produced by the Centre for Environmental Rights (CER) in December 2015 to comply with Section 51 of the Promotion of Access to Information Act, 2000 (PAIA). It outlines the CER's role as a non-profit law clinic, identifies the Executive Director as the head for PAIA purposes, and details the procedures, fees, and categories of records available to the public for accessing information held by the organisation.

The Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations, 2014, establish the legal procedures and criteria for preparing, submitting, and deciding upon applications for environmental authorisations in South Africa. The regulations detail two primary assessment paths—Basic Assessment and Scoping and Environmental Impact Reporting (S&EIR)—and mandate the appointment of independent environmental assessment practitioners (EAPs) to manage the process. They also set strict timeframes for government decisions, requirements for public participation, and protocols for the auditing and amendment of environmental management programmes (EMPr) and closure plans.

The Standing Rules of the Executive Council (EC) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research establish the governance, operational procedures, and organizational structure of the EC, which serves as the executive organ for the Conference of the Parties (CoP).

The Standing Rules of the Conference of the Parties (CoP) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) establish the governance, operational procedures, and administrative requirements for the CoP. The document details the processes for participant accreditation, meeting organization, agenda setting, voting mechanisms, and the election and removal of the Director and Scientific Advisory Committee members.

This 2010 training manual by the Institute for Security Studies provides a comprehensive framework for law enforcement agencies in Eastern and Southern Africa to identify, investigate, and prosecute environmental crimes. It covers the foundations of environmental law, the technical processes of inspection and evidence gathering, and the legal requirements for criminal prosecution, emphasizing a participant-centered learning approach for police, customs officials, and prosecutors.

This guide from the Centro de Movilidad Sostenible outlines three methods for vehicle homologation to certify compliance with emissions, efficiency, and safety requirements, enabling the implementation of vehicle labeling, consumption standards, and incentives for cleaner vehicles.

This document outlines the rules and regulations governing the Conference of the Parties (CoP) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI). It details the procedures for participant accreditation, the organization of annual and extraordinary conferences, voting mechanisms, and the election and removal of the Executive Director and members of scientific advisory committees.

This guide outlines the merit review process used by the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) to select and sponsor scientific programs and projects based on scientific merit and regional relevance.

The Standing Rules of the Executive Council of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research establish the governance, composition, and operational procedures for the Council, which serves as the executive organ of the Conference of the Parties.

The Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC) Agreement Template is a standardized guide provided by the Alliance for Renewable Electrification to help countries accelerate private sector participation in rural electrification through the construction of mini-grids.