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Friends of the Earth International issued a statement of solidarity with the Colombian people and CENSAT Agua Viva – Amis de la Terre Colombie, condemning systematic violence and human rights violations during national strikes and social mobilizations in 2021.

Friends of the Earth International issued a statement of solidarity with the Colombian people and CENSAT Agua Viva during the 2021 National Strike (Paro Nacional). The document denounces systematic violence by the state, criticizes a development model that prioritizes extractivism and elite wealth over human rights and nature, and calls for an end to the militarization of cities and the repression of peaceful protests.

The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) issued a statement welcoming the appointment of Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala as the Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO) on February 15, 2021.

A statement by the Green Economy Coalition (GEC) arguing that the economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic must be a 'green recovery' to avoid locking the world into future crises related to climate change, biodiversity loss, and social inequality.

A statement by World Resources Institute President & CEO Andrew Steer regarding the inauguration of the Biden-Harris administration, emphasizing the urgency of climate action and the need to reverse previous environmental rollbacks.

Friends of the Earth International expresses solidarity with Indian farmers protesting against three new farm laws enacted in 2020, which the organization and farmers argue promote the corporatisation of agriculture and threaten food sovereignty.

A statement from World Resources Institute President & CEO Andrew Steer regarding the Climate Ambition Summit, noting progress in net-zero commitments from various nations and non-state actors while criticizing the lack of bold 2030 emission targets and insufficient financial support for developing countries.

A statement from Andrew Steer, President & CEO of the World Resources Institute, reacting to President-elect Joe Biden's selection of foreign policy and national security team members, emphasizing the integration of climate change into U.S. foreign policy.

The Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) notified parties that the Senate of Argentina issued a Declaration on 15 October 2020 recognizing the importance of a 2019 seminar focused on integrating global change knowledge into decision-making processes within the La Plata Basin.

A statement from Andrew Steer, President & CEO of the World Resources Institute (WRI), announcing the death of Ted Halstead, the Founder and CEO of the Climate Leadership Council, following a hiking accident.

Friends of the Earth International issued a statement condemning the kidnapping of four members of the Afro-Indigenous Garifuna community from Triunfo de la Cruz, Honduras, and denouncing systematic violence and land dispossession against the Garifuna people.

RMI issued a statement for Pride Month acknowledging the contributions of the LGBTQ+ community to the energy transition and highlighting the disproportionate impact of climate change on marginalized groups, specifically LGBTQ+ individuals.

A statement by Natural Justice on Youth Day 2020, acknowledging the legacy of the 16 June 1976 Uprising in South Africa and expressing support for youth-led struggles against inequality, planetary crisis, and big polluters.

Friends of the Earth International issued a statement condemning systemic police violence, environmental racism, and state-sanctioned violence against Black people in the United States, while expressing solidarity with global movements against systemic racism.

Friends of the Earth International issues a statement condemning state-authorized violence and systemic racism in the United States, specifically citing police brutality and environmental racism, while calling for the dismantling of systemic racism globally.

Friends of the Earth International issued a statement condemning systemic state violence, police brutality, and systemic racism in the United States, specifically citing the murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Tony McDade, and Ahmaud Arbery.

A statement by Friends of the Earth International and Justiça Ambiental (JA!) denouncing the human rights, environmental, and social impacts of the gas industry in Cabo Delgado, Mozambique. The document calls for an immediate end to gas extraction, the release of disappeared activists and journalists, and international accountability for transnational corporations.

A statement by EESI Executive Director Daniel Bresette arguing that addressing racial inequality and injustice is a prerequisite for successfully meeting the challenges of climate change and achieving an equitable transition to a clean energy economy.

A statement by Friends of the Earth International arguing that the COVID-19 pandemic is a symptom of systemic failures caused by neoliberalism, capitalism, and patriarchy. The document calls for a fundamental system change, prioritizing public services, environmental justice, and a transition away from fossil fuels over the rescue of large corporations.

This statement by Natural Justice provides recommendations for the UN High-Level Political Forum 2020, focusing on systems transformation to protect the planet and build resilience. It advocates for rights-based conservation, decentralized energy systems, and the empowerment of indigenous peoples and local communities (IPLCs) to manage natural resources and hold governments accountable.