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This document provides a critical evaluation of a Mid-Term Review (MTR) regarding Goal 2 of an Air Quality Management Plan (AQMP). It argues that the goal of equitably reducing industrial emissions by 2020 was not achieved, as the necessary activities—such as identifying emitters in the High Priority Area (HPA) and issuing specific Atmospheric Emission Licences (AELs)—were not performed, and no verifiable indicators exist to measure the equitability of industry-led reduction strategies.

The South African Department of Environmental Affairs granted Medupi Power Station a postponement for SO2 emission compliance for existing plants (limit of 3500 mg/Nm3) until 31 March 2020, while maintaining a 500 mg/Nm3 limit for new plants from 1 April 2020, with full compliance required by 1 April 2025.

Eskom's 2014 response to the DEA regarding the Komati Power Station's request to postpone compliance with Minimum Emission Standards (MES). Eskom states it has no plans to upgrade the station to meet 'new plant' limits for PM, SO2, and NOx because the station is old (commissioned 1961-1966) and slated for decommissioning between 2024 and 2028. While the station complies with ambient SO2 and NOx standards, it is in non-compliance with ambient PM10 standards, recording between 82 and 162 exceedances of the 24-hour limit per year. Eskom argues that further emission reductions at Komati would not meaningfully improve ambient PM levels as the station's contribution is small compared to total levels.

A confirmatory affidavit signed on April 22, 2021, by Yolan Friedmann, Executive Director of the Endangered Wildlife Trust, confirming the allegations made in a founding affidavit by Nkwane Elton Thobejane in a case before the High Court of South Africa Mpumalanga Division.

The South African Department of Environmental Affairs has placed Eskom's application to postpone compliance with the 2015 Minimum Emission Standards for the Hendrina Power Station on hold. The department cited missing data on stack emission limits, future SO2 and NOx compliance, air quality trends, and a lack of comprehensive health and environmental impact assessments.

The South African Department of Environmental Affairs has paused Eskom's application to postpone compliance with the 2015 Minimum Emission Standards for the Kendal Power Station, citing missing data on emission limits, future compliance plans, air quality trends, and PM25 impacts.

Eskom responded to a PAIA request from the Centre for Environmental Rights by granting access to the 2015/2016 annual emission reports for 16 of its coal power stations, as required by the National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act, 2004.

This document is a response from Eskom to a request for information by the Centre for Environmental Rights. It reveals that Eskom does not have standalone decommissioning or emission reduction plans for its coal stations, but instead manages these through broader air quality strategies. A 2010 strategy included in the text outlines a prioritised approach to meeting Minimum Emission Standards, highlighting significant constraints such as water scarcity in the Highveld and the high cost of retrofits (estimated at R28 billion CAPEX in 2009 terms), while suggesting 'offset projects' as a cheaper alternative to technical upgrades.

The Appeals Registrar of the Nkangala District Municipality has directed that the issue of the municipality's jurisdiction to hear an appeal regarding an atmospheric emission license for ACWA Power must be resolved before any Pre-Appeal Hearing. The Registrar set deadlines for Heads of Argument in November 2018, with a final decision expected by 23 November 2018.

Robert dos Santos provided a confirmatory affidavit stating that he captured aerial footage of the Tormin Mine and its extension area on 16 October 2020. These images were used by the Centre for Environmental Rights (CER) in a legal application to suspend a decision allowing Mineral Sands Resources to expand the mine's operations.

This fact sheet chart outlines the relationship between climate impacts—such as sea level rise, temperature increase, extreme weather, and precipitation changes—and their resulting human impacts, including loss of life, health crises, and property damage, while linking these outcomes to specific international human rights.

CIEL proposes expanding the Special Programme's funding eligibility to include civil society organizations and recommends that the draft resolution acknowledge ongoing discussions on innovative financing for chemicals and waste management, such as industry-funded contributions or taxes on basic chemicals.

The policy brief outlines strategies to ensure the 'widest and most effective participation possible' in the negotiations for a global treaty to end plastic pollution. It identifies systemic barriers in current UN processes—such as restrictive accreditation, limited speaking rights, language gaps, and lack of funding—and recommends adopting more open models (like the Escazú Agreement) to include frontline stakeholders, including waste pickers, Indigenous Peoples, and youth.

The PREPARE Act aims to institutionalize federal resilience and risk management through an interagency council, a government-wide oversight structure, and coordinated planning with State and local entities.

This fact sheet argues that energy efficiency is central to a reliable and affordable energy future for Illinois. It highlights that specific efficiency policies could help the state meet 83% of its Clean Power Plan carbon goals and save residents $5.4 billion by 2030. Additionally, the document projects that by 2030, Illinois could avoid 29 million tons of CO2, 202,000 tons of NOx, and 804,000 tons of SO2 through a combination of building codes, combined heat and power, and annual energy savings.

This policy brief advocates for the development and deployment of technologies to track agricultural nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions, identifying current barriers such as a lack of cost-effective sensors and coordination. It highlights the 'Ag N2O MMRV Roadmap' as a guide to bridging research gaps and suggests a coordinated strategy involving federal agencies (for research strategy) and state governments (for incubation and incentives) to support a new industry of N2O monitoring services.

This report critiques the UN Food Systems Summit for replacing state-led multilateralism with a multi-stakeholder approach, which the authors argue enables transnational corporations to dominate food systems governance and promote corporate-friendly solutions.

The Financial Inclusion Using Agency Banking Project (2019-2022), funded by FCDO and implemented by Equity BCDC in the DRC, aimed to increase financial access for unbanked rural and peri-urban populations. By May 2022, the project had deployed 2,982 agents, disbursed over $1m in loans to MSMEs, and created financial awareness for over 8.2 million people.

Minutes from the GEC Steering Group meeting on January 27, 2021, detailing the organization's decision to prioritize 'Green recovery' and the development of a new strategic approach to tackle systemic inequality as a foundation for the green economy.

This statement from the Green Economy Coalition and partners argues that green policies must be intentionally designed for fairness to avoid excluding poor communities. It highlights the disproportionate environmental impact of the wealthy and provides examples from Brazil and Tanzania where inclusive green strategies have succeeded, calling for global collaboration to ensure economic development is both green and fair.