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The author describes a humanitarian crisis on the island of Lesbos, where over 20,000 refugees arrived in the first five months of 2015. The text highlights a lack of government and European Community infrastructure, noting that refugees are often forced to walk 60 kilometers to reach processing centers. It warns that the failure of officials to provide basic services like shelter and toilets is fueling xenophobia and potential violence. The document calls for the establishment of arrival and processing centers, provided transport, and a specific plan for the August tourist season to prevent further suffering.

The document marks the second anniversary of the Rana Plaza collapse in Bangladesh, linking the disaster to a broader pattern of economic violence and exploitation of women by multinational corporations. It highlights the risks faced by women environmental defenders—including peasant and indigenous leaders—who oppose polluting projects such as hydroelectric dams and extractive industries. The statement calls for the dismantling of corporate power and for transnational companies to be held accountable for human rights abuses and environmental crimes.

The statement highlights the disconnect between large corporations and human rights, noting that many companies lack explicit human rights policies while their operations often lead to violence and environmental degradation. It specifically cites abuses linked to palm oil in Indonesia, coal mining in South Africa, and dam construction in Honduras, while expressing solidarity with peasant movements and environmental defenders like Berta Caceres. The author advocates for a binding UN treaty to ensure corporate accountability for human rights abuses.

The document marks the 30th anniversary of the 1984 Union Carbide disaster in Bhopal, India, which released toxic gases from a pesticide factory, affecting over 500,000 people and causing more than 25,000 deaths. It criticizes Dow Chemicals, which acquired Union Carbide, for continuing to avoid accountability while promoting 'green' initiatives like 'green plastic' and 'climate smart agriculture'. The statement advocates for a legally binding UN system to judge corporations for ecocide and human rights violations.

The document commemorates the 30th anniversary of the Union Carbide industrial disaster in Bhopal, India, highlighting the long-term human and environmental toll and criticizing Dow Chemicals for avoiding accountability. It calls for a legally binding UN system to judge corporations for ecocide and human rights violations, framing the struggle of Bhopal survivors as a catalyst for the global environmental justice movement.

Amigos de la Tierra de América Latina y el Caribe (ATALC) expresses solidarity following the death of 21-year-old activist Remi Fraisse, who was killed by explosive grenades used by French gendarmerie during a peaceful protest against the Sivens dam in Gaillac. The project is criticized for causing deforestation and the flooding of a strategic wetland, reflecting a model of land and water resource grabbing by corporations with state support.

Friends of the Earth International condemns the police response to protests against the Testet Dam in France, which resulted in the death of 21-year-old Rémi Fraisse on October 25. The organization argues that the dam project is an "unnecessary and unwanted infrastructure project" driven by industrial agriculture companies that deplete water sources and destroy wetlands. It calls for the project to be abandoned, the land restored, and a thorough investigation into the police actions, while highlighting a "global trend of militarisation of police forces" used to protect corporate interests.

Mike Shinoda describes how Music for Relief has raised over $6 million USD and implemented sustainable energy projects in Haiti, Uganda, and Nepal through the 'Power The World' initiative. He argues that global leaders must move beyond fear-based rhetoric and 'clunky' terminology to earn the trust of a cynical youth population to achieve universal energy access by 2030.

A coalition of global social and climate justice movements, meeting at the PreCOP Social in Venezuela, condemns the 2014 Israeli military offensive and blockade in Gaza. The statement calls for an immediate end to the violence, the lifting of the blockade, and the implementation of a global campaign of boycott, divestment, and sanctions to ensure Israel respects United Nations resolutions and ends its occupation of Palestinian territories.

A coalition of global social movements and climate justice organisations condemns the 2014 Israeli military invasion and bombardment of the Gaza Strip. The statement calls for the immediate lifting of the blockade imposed since 2007 and advocates for a global campaign of boycotts, divestments, and sanctions to end the occupation of Palestinian territory.

A statement issued by Friends of the Earth International and a coalition of global civil society organizations meeting in Venezuela, condemning Israeli military attacks and a land invasion of the Gaza Strip in July 2014.

The letter argues that fossil fuel companies responsible for the majority of global industrial emissions may have funded climate denial and disseminated misleading information, potentially exposing their directors and officers to personal civil or criminal litigation risks that could impact D&O insurance coverage.

The document is a statement of solidarity from Friends of the Earth Latin America and the Caribbean (ATALC) regarding the persecution of activists and legislators in Honduras. It highlights the violent repression of peasant, environmental, and feminist movements, specifically citing the attack on deputy Rafael Alegría and police repression within the Honduran Parliament as evidence of a broader assault on human rights and nature.

The author contends that EU member states are responding to the financial crisis with austerity and environmental deregulation, which risks creating a deeper long-term environmental crisis. Using Greece as a primary example, the text highlights the collapse of protected areas and a shift toward 'dirty' projects like hydrocarbon exploration. It advocates for a new development paradigm that integrates sustainable development targets into economic adjustment programmes to ensure a transition toward a low-carbon, socially equitable economy.

Friends of the Earth International expresses solidarity with victims of gender-based violence and highlights the intersection of patriarchy and systemic injustice that threatens environmental activists, specifically citing the situation of Berta Caceres in Honduras.

Friends of the Earth International has issued a statement regarding the disappearance of Miguel Ángel Pabón Pabón, a leader of the social movement for the defense of the Sogamoso River in Colombia, who was last seen on October 31, 2012. Pabón Pabón is recognized for his work defending fisherfolk and peasant communities against the social and environmental impacts of hydro-electrical projects, specifically those involving the company ISAGEN. The document highlights a pattern of violence in the region, noting that the Observatorio de Paz Integral reported 11 disappearances in 2012, with six individuals subsequently found dead. The organization calls upon Colombian authorities, including the Magdalena Medio Police and the National Attorney General, to ensure Pabón Pabón's safe return.

The document condemns the Peruvian government for an 'alarmante escalada de represión' involving firearms and helicopters against environmental protesters. It highlights casualties in El Espinar, Bambamarca, and Celedín, and denounces the arbitrary detention of community leader Marco Arana. The statement specifically calls on the multinational company Newmont to address the violence surrounding the Conga mining project, which threatens regional water sources.

Friends of the Earth International condemns the Peruvian government for using disproportionate force, including firearms from helicopters, against environmental protesters. The statement highlights deaths and injuries in El Espinar, Bambamarca, and Celedín, and denounces the arbitrary detention of Father Marco Arana. It calls for an end to the repression and demands a statement from the multinational company Newmont regarding the violence associated with the Conga project.

The manifesto condemns the execution of AHOMAR leaders Almir Nogueira de Amorim and João Luiz Telles Penetra in June 2012, linking the violence to their opposition to the Petrobras COMPERJ petrochemical complex. It details a history of threats and previous unsolved murders of fishers and demands state protection, the reopening of a local police post, and negotiations between Petrobras and the fishing community.

Friends of the Earth International (ATI) has issued a statement condemning a series of targeted attacks against CEIBA – Amigos de la Tierra Guatemala and the Red Nacional en Defensa de la Soberanía Alimentaria de Guatemala (REDSAG). These incidents include the theft of computer equipment from their offices on February 25 and a targeted robbery of a laptop from CEIBA communicator Óscar Gálvez. ATI argues these are not common crimes but part of an escalation of intimidation against environmentalists in the region, specifically those defending indigenous rights and opposing mining and large hydroelectric projects. ATI has formally requested the Guatemalan Ministry of the Interior to ensure the physical integrity and security of these organizations.