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The document critiques 'net zero' targets as a form of 'greenwashing' that allows continued greenhouse gas emissions by relying on unproven future technologies and carbon offsets. It argues that these targets often shift the burden of carbon sequestration to the Global South, facilitating 'carbon colonialism'. The authors call for 'Real Zero' targets, which require immediate, absolute reductions in emissions, particularly from developed nations, and the implementation of systemic solutions in energy, agriculture, and transport.

The document explores the precautionary principle as a guide for decision-makers to protect the environment and public health despite scientific uncertainty. It traces the principle's origins from Swedish national law and the 1972 Stockholm Conference to its formalization in the 1992 Rio Declaration and integration into the EU's Maastricht Treaty. The text highlights the principle's role in addressing climate change and biodiversity, while noting the ongoing tension between environmental precaution and economic development.

The project focuses on the conservation of Key Biodiversity Areas (KBAs) in Myanmar's Chin State, specifically targeting wetland ecosystems. It aims to implement Community Action Plans (CAPs) and sustainable livelihood strategies to protect endangered species, such as the Burmese roofed turtle, while improving the socio-economic conditions of local populations who rely heavily on fisheries and agriculture.

A coalition of food, farming, climate, and health organisations calls for a paradigm shift in the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) to support agroecology and sustainable food systems. The authors argue that the CAP must be reformed to integrate Green Deal targets, eliminate subsidies for harmful practices like intensive animal production, and provide financial incentives for farmers to reduce pesticide use and restore ecosystems.

The Centre for Environmental Rights (CER) has requested the Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy to suspend a decision granting Mineral Sands Resources (Pty) Ltd (MSR) an amendment to its mining rights for the expansion of the Tormin Mine on the West Coast of South Africa. The CER argues that the decision was made without public participation and poses an irreparable risk to Critical Biodiversity Areas.

The document presents a comprehensive set of demands for the cruise industry to address long-standing failures in environmental protection, public health, and labor rights. Key requirements include a commitment to zero emissions, the cessation of heavy fuel oil (HFO) and scrubbers, 100% shore power use by 2025, and the adoption of fair labor standards and tax compliance. It also calls for the respect of frontline communities' right to self-determination and the implementation of strict health protocols to prevent disease outbreaks. Additionally, the text advocates for the elimination of 'flags of convenience' by 2030 and the adoption of the UN Sustainable Development Goals to mitigate the socio-economic impacts of cruise tourism.

The 1972 Stockholm Conference marked the beginning of global environmental cooperation, introducing the concept of sustainable development and leading to the creation of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). Despite Cold War tensions and conflicts between industrialized and developing nations, the conference produced the Stockholm Declaration and Action Plan, which provided the first global principles for environmental law. Its legacy includes the democratization of environmental policy through NGO participation and the establishment of foundational treaties on marine pollution and biodiversity.

The report argues that the Amazon is approaching a systemic tipping point of ecological and economic collapse due to a 'deforestation economy' that benefits a small elite. It proposes a shift toward an inclusive green economy based on standing forests, utilizing a 'bioeconomy' model that supports micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and indigenous knowledge. To facilitate this, the Fundação Amazonas Sustentável (FAS) and the Green Economy Coalition (GEC) have launched the Amazon Green Economy Hub in Manaus to coordinate policy reform, investment, and sustainable value chains.

The document examines the framework of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), highlighting the urgent need to move beyond the status quo to reverse unprecedented biodiversity loss. It details the CBD's three main goals—conservation, sustainable use, and the fair sharing of benefits—and evaluates the impact of related agreements like the Nagoya and Cartagena protocols. The text also addresses the challenges posed by emerging technologies such as synthetic biology and digital sequence information, concluding that the failure to meet Aichi Biodiversity Targets necessitates an ambitious post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework.

The submission by Scientists for Global Responsibility (SGR) criticises the UK's focus on military deployment and the arms trade, urging a shift toward 'human security'. SGR identifies rapid climate change, nuclear war, and biodiversity loss as high-priority security threats and calls for the reallocation of military funding toward the 'green' economy and social needs.

The report details the impact of the Emergency Amazon Fire Fund, which raised nearly $2 million in the US for fire response and recovery. It highlights the severity of the 2019 fire season, where the total burned area reached at least 21,621 square miles, and notes that 2020 saw a 28% increase in fires in the Brazilian Amazon during July compared to the previous year. WWF's interventions include donating 700 fire-fighting tools to the State of Amazonas Fire Department, supporting community-led wildfire prevention in Colombia's Chiribiquete National Park, and establishing an emergency program in Bolivia. The document argues that fires are driven by deforestation—fueled by land speculation, infrastructure development, and market demand—and are exacerbated by climate change. Long-term goals focus on securing 210 million acres of the biome through Project Finance for Permanence (PFP) and strengthening Indigenous land rights.

The Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) announced the election results from its 28th Meeting of the Conference of the Parties (CoP-28) held on 19 August 2020. The Executive Council for 2020–2022 includes Canada, Chile, Jamaica, Guatemala, Mexico, Panama, Paraguay, the United States, and Uruguay, with the United States serving as Chair. Additionally, the document lists the newly elected members of the Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) and the Science-Policy Advisory Committee (SPAC), including their respective areas of expertise and institutional affiliations.

The Trump administration is accused of rolling back protections for ocean sanctuaries, including the Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument, to benefit corporate interests like StarKist Tuna. The author asserts that these sanctuaries are essential for climate resiliency, mitigating risks such as rising sea levels, and allowing fish populations to rebuild, which ultimately supports the seafood industry and vulnerable coastal communities.

The document details the operations of a national seed network in Uruguay comprising over 350 family farms. It highlights the network's commitment to preserving local seed varieties to reduce corporate dependency and its advocacy for the National Agroecology Plan (PNA). The text also describes specific agroecological techniques used by members and the network's role in providing food security during the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic.

Friends of the Earth International argues that the COVID-19 pandemic is a consequence of a capitalist and neoliberal system that prioritizes profit over people and nature. To achieve a 'just recovery,' the organization proposes four principles: abandoning neoliberalism and austerity, enhancing multilateral cooperation and international solidarity, strengthening democracy and human rights, and addressing the structural causes of systemic crises (climate, biodiversity, food, and care). The document calls for the nationalization of key public services, the cancellation of Global South debt, a transition to 100% renewable energy under public or community control, and the implementation of agroecological food systems. It specifically emphasizes the need to protect the rights of Indigenous peoples, Black and Afro-descendant communities, and women, while ending the impunity of transnational corporations.

Friends of the Earth International argues that the COVID-19 pandemic is a symptom of a systemic crisis rooted in neoliberalism, capitalism, and patriarchy. The organization proposes a 'just recovery' based on four principles: abandoning austerity and neoliberalism, enhancing international solidarity, strengthening democracy and human rights, and pursuing a transformative system change. Key recommendations include the cancellation of Global South debt, the nationalization of key economic sectors, a transition to 100% renewable energy, and the implementation of food sovereignty through agroecology. The document emphasizes that recovery must not be a return to the pre-pandemic status quo but a shift toward an economy that prioritizes the sustainability of life and peoples' rights over corporate profit.

The document argues that the current CAP reform proposal is misaligned with the European Green Deal, lacking quantified targets and sufficient safeguards to prevent the funding of environmentally harmful farming practices.

WWF International calls for urgent global action to mitigate zoonotic disease risks by closing high-risk wildlife markets and stopping illegal trade. The organization advocates for a holistic approach that combines law enforcement, demand reduction, and the protection of natural ecosystems to prevent future pandemics. The document specifically highlights the need for the United States to provide strategic resources and diplomatic leadership, and presents survey data showing strong public support for closing illegal wildlife markets in several Asian regions.

The IAI Executive Directorate's 2019-2020 report details progress in transdisciplinary research, capacity building, and open science, while noting significant disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Key achievements include the launch of the Science, Technology, and Policy (STeP) fellowship program in Argentina and the establishment of a Memorandum of Understanding with the Organization of American States (OAS). The report also highlights efforts to align scientific agendas with human systems and the development of a flexible funding mechanism for the Americas in collaboration with the Belmont Forum.

The author, representing the Global Alliance of Territorial Communities, asserts that Indigenous Peoples are the world's best stewards of nature, protecting 80 percent of remaining biodiversity. The text highlights the urgent threat posed by illegal mining, logging, and land grabbing in the Amazon Basin, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, and calls for global conservation efforts to prioritize Indigenous rights and ancestral knowledge to maintain global ecological balance.