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The document outlines the legal and procedural steps of federal rulemaking and place-specific environmental actions, such as permitting and Superfund cleanups. It provides strategic advice for citizens to submit effective comments, request meetings with officials, and use legal mechanisms like citizen suits to ensure agency accountability. A significant portion of the guide is dedicated to environmental justice, explaining how marginalized communities are disproportionately affected by pollution and climate change and detailing resources and grants available to help these communities participate in decision-making.

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.

The document outlines the governance, membership, and operational procedures of the IAI Executive Council, including the transition to virtual meetings.

The document outlines a comprehensive framework for CITES Management Authorities to establish and issue Legal Acquisition Findings (LAF). It details the necessary legal preparations, the step-by-step verification process for the chain of custody, and specific documentary requirements for various taxa, including wildlife, plants, and timber. The guide emphasizes a risk-based approach to verification and the importance of transparent, public-facing national guidelines to prevent fraudulent trade.

The document outlines a comprehensive framework for CITES Management Authorities to verify the legal acquisition of fauna and flora. It details the preparation of national guidelines, the assessment of chain of custody documentation, and the application of risk-based verification techniques to prevent illegal wildlife trade.

The document serves as a technical guide for CITES Management Authorities to implement Legal Acquisition Findings (LAF). It details the process of verifying the 'chain of custody'—the chronological documentation of a specimen from extraction to export—to ensure compliance with national and international laws. The manual outlines steps for preparing national guidelines, evaluating legal frameworks, and applying risk-based assessment methods to determine if a specimen was acquired legally (positive LAF) or illegally (negative LAF). It provides specific documentation requirements for different taxa, including timber, marine species, and captive-bred animals, and emphasizes the importance of transparency and public accessibility of these guidelines to prevent fraud and illegal trade.

The document outlines a structured approach for organizations to submit shadow reports to UN Human Rights Treaty Bodies, focusing on how climate change and inadequate state responses violate human rights. It suggests a concise format (6-8 pages) divided into sections covering relevant human rights obligations, adverse climate effects on specific populations, deficiencies in national policies (such as NDCs under the Paris Agreement), and specific legal obligations under treaties. The guide includes a table of submission deadlines and contact emails for various committees, including the CCPR, CEDAW, CERD, CESCR, CRC, and CRPD.

The global stocktake is a five-year review process under the Paris Agreement designed to assess collective progress in reducing emissions, building resilience, and aligning financial support. Agreed upon at COP24, the process consists of three phases: information collection (2022), technical assessment, and the communication of findings by the end of 2023. While intended to spur increased ambition for 2025 Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), the document notes a lack of clarity regarding the integration of 'loss and damage' and the definition of 'equity' in evaluations. Non-state actors and initiatives like the independent global stocktake (iGST) are highlighted as critical for providing the data and accountability necessary to enhance the process.

The GEF6-MPA project, funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF) and implemented by the Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development (MEDD) with WWF, seeks to expand Madagascar's marine protected areas by over one million hectares. The document outlines the safeguards required to manage environmental and social risks, specifically focusing on the restriction of resource access for local communities. It defines a four-component strategy: establishing a representative network of MPAs/LMMAs, creating a robust enabling environment through regulatory updates, improving site-level management efficiency to support sustainable development, and implementing a knowledge management and monitoring system. A key mechanism is the Action Plan for Resource Access Restriction (PARAR), designed to provide alternative livelihoods for affected persons (PAPs) before restrictions are imposed. The project is classified as Category B by WWF, meaning it has moderate, localized, and reversible impacts. The framework also details a four-level grievance redress mechanism ranging from amicable settlement to judicial recourse.

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.

The document provides a practical walkthrough of using the Promotion of Access to Information Act 2 of 2000 (PAIA) to access records from state and private entities. It details the role of PAIA Manuals, the request process using Form 02, timelines for responses, and the mechanisms for appeals and complaints via the Information Regulator. It also highlights that certain environmental and water-related records from specific government departments may be automatically available without a formal request.

The Climate Bonds Standard & Certification Scheme Assurance Framework outlines the role of Approved Verifiers in certifying bonds as 'low carbon and climate resilient'. It defines a two-phase certification process—pre-issuance and post-issuance—and sets strict competence, insurance, and performance standards for verifiers. Oversight is managed by the Climate Bonds Standard Secretariat, with final certification and verifier approval decisions made by the Climate Bonds Standard Board.

The document outlines the procedural steps for rural properties larger than four fiscal modules to achieve environmental compliance. It details the requirements for Permanent Preservation Areas (APP) and Legal Reserves (RL), distinguishing between preserved areas and consolidated areas used before July 22, 2008. The process involves the Rural Environmental Registry (CAR) and the Environmental Regularization Program (PRA), with specific recovery options such as natural regeneration, planting native species, or compensation through Environmental Reserve Quotes (CRA).

The document outlines the procedural steps and criteria for rural properties ≤ 4 fiscal modules in Bahia to regularize their environmental status. It details the roles of the CEFIR registry and the environmental agency in analyzing the Term of Commitment, Environmental Recovery Plans (PRA), and Degraded Area Recovery Plans (PRAD). The flowchart specifies different requirements based on whether Permanent Preservation Areas (APP) and Legal Reserves were consolidated before specific dates (July 22, 2008, and May 28, 2012), and defines recovery methods such as natural regeneration or planting native species. It also establishes specific limits for consolidated APPs based on property size: up to 10% for properties ≤ 2 fiscal modules and up to 20% for those between 2 and 4 fiscal modules.

FSD Africa maintains a "zero tolerance" policy toward fraud and corruption, applying these standards to all directors, employees, consultants, and funding recipients. The policy defines sanctionable practices—including corrupt, fraudulent, collusive, coercive, and obstructive practices—and mandates a framework for reporting and investigation. It establishes the role of an Investigative Officer, typically the Chief Operating Officer, to conduct impartial inquiries and report findings to the Chair. Additionally, the document outlines strict Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) controls, emphasizing 'Know-Your-Client' (KYC) protocols, enhanced due diligence for Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs), and the screening of counterparties against international blacklists.

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 Guideline for Renewable Energy Projects' outlines the regulatory framework and procedural requirements for deploying renewable energy technologies in South Africa. It details the environmental impacts of various technologies—including wind, solar, biomass, and hydropower—and maps these to the specific national legislation and authorisations required under the National Environmental Management Act (NEMA) and other sectoral laws. The guide provides a structured approach to the Basic Assessment (BA) and Scoping and Environmental Impact Reporting (S&EIR) processes, including timeframes, stakeholder roles, and mitigation strategies to ensure sustainable development.

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 document serves as a manual for NGOs to navigate the process of filing amicus curiae submissions in ICSID proceedings. It explains the legal nature of international investment arbitration, the specific rules (such as Rule 37(2)) governing non-disputing party participation, and the challenges of integrating human rights law into investment disputes. It provides best practices for drafting petitions and submissions, emphasizing the need for legal arguments grounded in applicable law and the importance of demonstrating the petitioner's independence and expertise. The guide also includes several case studies and actual petitions and orders from cases such as Biwater Gauff v. Tanzania and Suez v. Argentina to illustrate the practical application of these rules.

The document explains the role of amicus curiae in ICSID proceedings, detailing the legal requirements under Rule 37(2) for non-disputing parties to file written submissions. It highlights the tension between investment protection and human rights, arguing that amicus interventions are critical for introducing public interest perspectives into a system that often prioritizes investor rights. The guide provides best practices for drafting petitions and submissions, emphasizing the need for legal grounding and the demonstration of the petitioner's independence and expertise.