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This research paper examines the impact of technological modernization, specifically the mechanization of sugarcane cutting and planting, on the labor market within Brazil's sugar-energy sector.

Friends of the Earth International issued a statement on January 24, 2024, expressing solidarity with a general strike in Argentina. The strike was called by unions and various social organizations to reject the Decree of Necessity and Urgency (DNU) and the "Omnibus Law" introduced by President Javier Milei's government, which the organization describes as a threat to democracy and national sovereignty.

The Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) provides expert comments to the Washington Department of Ecology regarding the potential linkage of Washington's cap-and-invest program with the Western Climate Initiative (WCI) market administered by California and Quebec. SEI warns that because Washington's program is currently more stringent and has a longer time horizon (through 2050) than California's (authorized through 2030), full linkage could significantly lower allowance prices, reduce state auction revenues, and undermine Washington's emission reduction goals. SEI recommends that full linkage be contingent on California extending its program beyond 2030 and increasing its 2030 cap stringency to address a large bank of unused allowances. As an interim measure, SEI proposes 'restricted linkage' via a quota on imported WCI allowances to balance cost containment with environmental integrity.

This report by Friends of the Earth International analyzes the 2010 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between California, Acre (Brazil), and Chiapas (Mexico) to create a REDD+ carbon credit system. The author argues that these market-based mechanisms, including jurisdictional REDD+ programs and cap-and-trade offsets, facilitate the commodification of nature and lead to human rights violations, land dispossession, and the marginalization of indigenous and traditional communities.

This briefing by the International Institute for Sustainable Development outlines policy tools for transitioning to a green economy, focusing on financing mechanisms. It uses Costa Rica's Payments for Ecosystem Services (PES) as a case study to illustrate how direct financial support, funded by taxes and international agreements, can reduce deforestation and create green jobs, while discussing the challenges of securing public funding in Manitoba.

This research paper evaluates the consistency of carbon offset credits across five different programs in the U.S. carbon market, specifically focusing on landfill methane, manure management, and afforestation/reforestation projects.

The Rapid Trade and Environment Assessment for Namibia identifies 'green' opportunities and trade-related threats, recommending a shift toward high-value niche sectors and improved inter-agency coordination to achieve Vision 2030 objectives.

A policy brief summarizing a rapid trade and environment assessment for Namibia, emphasizing the need for high-value niche sector strategies and cross-sectoral coordination to achieve Vision 2030 goals.

This policy brief describes the results of a Rapid Trade and Environment Assessment (RTEA) conducted in Namibia from January to June 2009. The assessment aimed to identify 'green' opportunities and threats within international trade law and technical standards to support Namibia's Vision 2030 and National Development Plan (NDP3). It emphasizes that Namibia should avoid the bulk export models of Western nations or South Africa, instead focusing on high-value niche sectors based on its comparative advantages in biodiversity, landscapes, and rangelands.

The World Resources Institute briefing outlines four essential institutional mechanisms required to make a Copenhagen Agreement effective: a formal registry for commitments, common international accounting standards, a robust verification system, and a science-based review mechanism.