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The document traces the history of international efforts to combat land degradation, from the 1972 Stockholm Conference to the establishment of the UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD). It details the shift toward 'land degradation neutrality' (LDN), a goal integrated into SDG target 15.3, which aims to balance productive land loss with recovery. The paper identifies critical barriers to LDN implementation, including insecure land tenure, gender inequality in land ownership, lack of national coordination, and insufficient funding, while highlighting initiatives like the Great Green Wall and the LDN Fund.

The document catalogues endorsements of the term 'climate emergency' across different sectors. It notes that nearly 14,000 scientists from 156 countries have signed a warning stating 'planet Earth is facing a climate emergency'. In the media, The Guardian updated its style guide to recommend terms like 'climate emergency, crisis or breakdown', and Noticias Telemundo adopted 'climate emergency' over 'climate change' in 2019. Politically, 23 national governments, including Japan, South Korea, New Zealand, and the European Union, have declared a climate emergency, alongside 2,060 towns, cities, and counties globally. Additionally, the UN Secretary General and Pope Francis have called for emergency declarations, and a 2021 poll indicated that two-thirds of the global population views climate change as a 'global emergency'.

The document examines regenerative livestock farming in Spain, a model based on directed grazing and frequent rotations to mimic wild herbivores. Through 52 interviews with farmers, the study finds that the model is adaptable to various pastoral systems and does not depend on high external inputs for economic profitability. While farmers report high satisfaction (over 90%) regarding soil health and biodiversity, the current administrative and bureaucratic framework is identified as a barrier to adoption. The authors call for increased communication between farmers, scientists, and institutions to align policy and subsidies with regenerative practices.

ClientEarth argues that the EU suffers from a persisting democratic deficit that hinders the implementation of the European Green Deal. The organization recommends four primary reforms: increasing transparency in decision-making (particularly in comitology and the EIB), granting the public direct access to the Court of Justice of the EU, ensuring EU accession to the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) to close human rights gaps in climate and environmental governance, and expanding the ordinary legislative procedure to all environmental matters to remove Member State vetoes on critical issues like fuel taxation.

The report analyzes a 2020 survey of 70 Manitoba producers to identify drivers of beneficial management practice (BMP) adoption. It finds that younger, more educated producers operating larger farms, those receiving financial assistance, and those in Living Lab – Eastern Prairies watersheds are more likely to adopt BMPs. Primary barriers are economic, specifically high upfront costs, while the strongest incentives are improving soil health and farm profitability. The study emphasizes the importance of peer-to-peer networks and tailored information delivery, noting that Living Lab participation generally improves producer relationships with government agencies and other farmers.

The document argues that global environmental governance is inherently health governance, as nearly 25% of global deaths are linked to economic decisions affecting the environment. It identifies a critical gap where health stakeholders are often invisible in Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEAs) negotiations. The guide proposes strategic entry points for health experts to influence policy language and implementation across four key domains: biodiversity (CDB), climate change (UNFCCC), pollution (BRS and Minamata), and food systems (CSA). It emphasizes that national implementation of these global treaties is the primary mechanism for achieving health outcomes and recommends the adoption of a common vocabulary including 'planetary health' and 'One Health'.

The guide outlines a systemic, problem-driven approach to anti-corruption in conservation, emphasizing the need to understand local political economies and avoid one-off technical solutions. It provides a framework for assessing corruption risks, engaging governments, and using proxy indicators for monitoring when direct measurement of corruption is impossible.

The report examines the intersection of climate change mitigation and social equity in Laos. While the country has low emissions and high hydropower capacity, its climate goals—such as increasing forest cover to 70%—risk harming the 70% of the population dependent on agriculture and forestry. The document argues that a 'just transition' requires inclusive planning, benefit-sharing mechanisms, and improved government capacity to prevent the further marginalization of poor and vulnerable communities.

The report examines Vietnam's increasing reliance on coal, which grew from 18% of electricity production in 2010 to over 50% in 2020. It argues that while a transition to clean energy will improve public health and trade balances, it poses significant risks to approximately 122,000 workers in the coal sector. The authors recommend a detailed roadmap involving inter-ministerial coordination, retraining for vulnerable groups—particularly women and older workers—and the use of both market and non-market financial tools to manage the phase-out of aging plants.

The document outlines the mitigation hierarchy (avoidance, minimization, rehabilitation, and offsets) as a tool for mining companies to achieve no net loss or a net positive impact on biodiversity. It provides detailed case studies of the Mako gold project in Senegal and the Öksüt gold mine in Turkey, demonstrating how baseline studies and strategic planning can reduce ecological footprints and support national conservation goals.

The document outlines a framework for managing the environmental impacts of mining through the 'mitigation hierarchy'—avoid, minimize, rehabilitate, and offset. It provides detailed case studies of the Mako Gold project in Senegal and the Öksüt gold mine in Turkey to illustrate how these principles can be applied to protect priority species and habitats, such as western chimpanzees and the Irano-Anatolian steppe, while aligning with international standards and national policies.

The document outlines a framework for integrating biodiversity protection into mining governance through the 'mitigation hierarchy' (avoidance, minimization, rehabilitation, and compensation). It provides detailed case studies of the Mako gold project in Senegal and the Öksüt gold mine in Turkey to demonstrate how these principles can be applied to achieve 'no net loss' or a 'net gain' of biodiversity. The text also offers guidance for governments on developing national biodiversity policies and institutional frameworks to oversee mining impacts.

The Golden Pride Mine (GPM) in Tanzania, operated by Resolute Mining Limited from 1998 to 2013, serves as a model for inclusive mine closure. The process integrated early community engagement via Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA), progressive reclamation of land into Miombo woodlands, and the creation of a pit lake to provide a sustainable water source for local agriculture. While the site was successfully transitioned to the Mineral Resources Institute for training purposes, the 2022 status report indicates ongoing challenges with illegal small-scale mining and vegetation harvesting. The document recommends that governments mandate early engagement, adaptable land-use plans, and the establishment of multidisciplinary closure committees.

The document details the closure process of the Golden Pride Mine (GPM) in Tanzania, operated by Resolute Mining Limited from 1998 to 2013. It emphasizes a multifaceted approach to closure that integrated Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) to align land-use decisions with community needs, such as water security. Key technical achievements include progressive revegetation of miombo forests and the conversion of the open pit into a lake for irrigation and livestock. The study also addresses the challenges of illegal small-scale mining and provides policy recommendations for governments on early engagement, adaptable land-use planning, and the establishment of multidisciplinary closure committees.

The report provides an overview of global environmental governance in 2022, noting a return to face-to-face multilateralism after the pandemic. Key achievements include the adoption of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, the launch of plastics treaty negotiations, and the agreement to establish a loss and damage fund for vulnerable countries. It also examines the integration of human rights into environmental policy and the impact of the war in Ukraine on environmental governance.

The fact sheet outlines strategic recommendations to strengthen the nexus between health and the environment. It advocates for increased health sector participation in international negotiations (such as the UNFCCC and CBD), the adoption of health-centric metrics in national planning (like NDCs and NAPs), and the reform of chemicals governance to better protect diverse consumer groups. The document emphasizes the need for cross-sectoral collaboration between health and environmental ministries to address climate resilience, biodiversity loss, and pollution.

The 2022 state of global environmental governance was marked by a post-pandemic return to in-person multilateralism, resulting in significant milestones such as the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework and the agreement to establish a loss and damage fund for vulnerable countries. The report notes the rise of 'nature-based solutions' across various treaties and the formal recognition of the right to a clean, healthy, and sustainable environment by the UN General Assembly. However, geopolitical tensions, specifically the war in Ukraine, and ongoing financial gaps continue to challenge the implementation of these global goals.

WWF aims to drive transformational change in the shipping sector by influencing shipping companies, financial institutions, and policymakers to adopt sustainable practices. The strategy focuses on the mitigation hierarchy to address issues such as marine mammal strikes, noise disturbance, and air and water pollution. Specific regional priorities include the Arctic, where decreasing sea ice has increased shipping traffic, and the Eastern Pacific, where WWF promotes vessel traffic management measures like Blue Corridors to protect biodiversity and the Galapagos archipelago.

The fact sheet defines 'nature-positive' as halting and reversing nature loss from 2020 levels by 2030. It argues that shifting to sustainable business models can unlock US$10.1 trillion in annual opportunities by 2030. WWF focuses on four key sectors: seafood, where it partners with nearly 80 companies covering 30% of global wild capture harvest; marine renewables, which are essential for decarbonization but must protect habitats; shipping, which handles 90% of world trade but threatens marine mammals; and coastal development, which often degrades ecosystems. The approach combines nature-positive strategies with blue financing to shift capital away from harmful activities toward sustainable pathways.

The report examines the transition to regenerative agriculture across four case studies (Braga Fresh, Fresh Del Monte, Shepherd’s Grain, and Zirkle), finding that while regenerative practices can reduce input costs and improve soil health, they often lead to higher initial food losses. It argues that 'circularity'—measuring and repurposing on-farm loss—is essential to mitigate these risks and boost economic resilience. The document highlights a disconnect between buyer demands for sustainable produce and their unwillingness to pay price premiums or adjust strict cosmetic specifications, which hinders the scaling of regenerative practices.