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The report outlines a framework for an energy transition that prioritizes gender justice, human rights, and systemic transformation over corporate profit. It argues that the current fossil-fuel-based system is rooted in patriarchal and colonial oppression, which disproportionately affects women, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and Indigenous peoples. The proposed transition is based on ten principles: feminist popular power, a life-centered feminist economy, decent work, energy sovereignty, colonial reparations, the right to free, prior and informed consent (FPIC), demilitarization, fair public finance, the rejection of 'false solutions' like carbon markets, and the decolonization of knowledge and technology. The document emphasizes that renewable energy deployment must not replicate existing inequalities or lead to new forms of extractivism, particularly in the Global South.

The document argues that the well-being of forests and biodiversity depends on the recognition and enforcement of the collective rights of Indigenous Peoples and local communities (IPLCs). It focuses on the role of Indigenous and Community-Conserved Territories and Areas (ICCAs) and Community Forest Management (CFM) as essential tools for stopping deforestation and protecting biodiversity. The brief outlines key rights—including self-determination, free, prior and informed consent (FPIC), land tenure, and gender justice—and provides specific policy recommendations to prevent the displacement of IPLCs by extractive industries or state-led conservation schemes.

The paper argues that current climate financing models, particularly the "Billions to Trillions" agenda, prioritise private sector interests over development goals and human rights. It proposes a fair climate finance regime based on a state-led approach that prioritises public investments and green infrastructure to avoid the risks associated with overreliance on private actors. The author calls for a research agenda to bridge the gap between international human rights norms and the actual implementation of climate finance investment plans.

The report argues that community forest management (MCB) cannot fully develop without the guarantee of specific internal and external rights. It identifies threats to these rights—such as the 'financiarización de la Naturaleza' and industrial extractivism—and details a framework of essential rights, including self-determination, collective land tenure, and the right to free, prior, and informed consent (CPLIP). The document emphasizes that these rights are intrinsic to the peoples and should be protected by states as a fiduciary duty, prioritizing collective rights over individual ones to ensure the survival of cultures and the health of ecosystems.

Friends of the Earth International argues that community forest management (CFM) is only possible when the inherent rights of Indigenous Peoples and local communities are guaranteed by States. The document identifies critical threats to these rights—such as the 'Financialization of Nature', industrial logging, and mining—and details the internal community conditions and external State obligations required to ensure sustainable territorial governance. It emphasizes that collective land titles, the right to self-determination, and Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC) are fundamental to preserving both biological diversity and cultural identity.

The report by Friends of the Earth International argues that community forest management (CFM) is most effective when supported by the recognition of inherent collective rights to territory, self-determination, and cultural preservation. It identifies systemic threats—such as the 'financialization of nature' and industrial extractivism—that undermine these rights. The document details 'internal conditions' (inclusive community organization and gender justice) and 'external conditions' (state-guaranteed land titles and free, prior, and informed consent) required for sustainable forest governance. It emphasizes that collective rights should prevail over individual rights to ensure the survival of communities and the biodiversity of their territories.

The document serves as a tool to democratize international law by grouping fragmented legal provisions into an integrated framework of 'Traditional Resource Rights'. It categorizes rights into substantive (e.g., land tenure, cultural integrity, and food sovereignty) and procedural (e.g., free, prior and informed consent and impact assessments), while analyzing the legal weight of binding 'hard law' versus non-binding 'soft law'.

The guide outlines the legal framework for mining in South Africa, emphasizing the rights of affected communities to information, a healthy environment, and consultation. It details the four primary government permissions required for mining—mining/prospecting rights, environmental management plans, water use licences, and environmental authorisations—and provides a roadmap for community members to object to applications, seek compensation, and report environmental crimes.

The fact sheet analyzes the funding of basic education in South Africa, highlighting a real-terms decline in per-learner spending from R17,822 in 2010 to R16,435 in 2017. It identifies critical underfunding in school infrastructure, sanitation, and special needs education, while noting that provincial mismanagement and inaccurate data collection further exacerbate the crisis. The authors call for an end to budget austerity and the implementation of a rights-based funding model to ensure all learners have access to essential resources and safe facilities.