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The document argues that current global food production pushes the planet beyond its natural limits, contributing significantly to biodiversity loss, deforestation, and greenhouse gas emissions. WWF proposes a systemic transformation focused on four strategic pillars: conservation of critical landscapes, regenerative and resilient systems, thriving people and communities, and innovation and influence. Key goals for 2030 include achieving zero deforestation from commodity expansion and halving the footprint of agricultural food systems through circular approaches.

The 2023 Forest Pathways Report by WWF International highlights that the world is off track to meet 2030 goals to halt deforestation, with a 21% divergence from targets in 2022. It identifies a massive funding gap, where approximately US$2.2 billion in annual public forest-positive finance is dwarfed by up to US$1 trillion in environmentally harmful subsidies. The report emphasizes the critical role of Indigenous Peoples and local communities, noting that their territories often have lower deforestation rates. It advocates for a shift from single-value carbon offsets to a 'contributions approach' and the repurposing of agricultural subsidies. Case studies from Brazil, Colombia, Gabon, and Australia illustrate specific challenges and successful interventions in forest conservation and restoration.

The document argues that current global food production is pushing the planet beyond its natural limits, contributing significantly to deforestation, biodiversity loss, and greenhouse gas emissions. WWF proposes a 'nature-positive approach' centered on four strategic pillars: conservation of critical landscapes, regenerative and resilient systems, thriving people and communities, and innovation and influence. Key targets for 2030 include achieving zero deforestation from agricultural expansion and halving the environmental footprint of food systems by scaling circular and regenerative practices.

The research examines soy farmers in the Matopiba region of Brazil, finding that land-use decisions are driven by economic rationale and a sense of entitlement to clear land. The authors argue that voluntary behavioral changes are unlikely to succeed and that strict regulatory enforcement and supply-chain requirements for conversion-free soy are necessary to prevent the total loss of the Cerrado.

The briefing analyzes PL nº 36/2021, which proposes significant changes to the Brazilian Forest Code. The authors argue that the bill would create a regime of general amnesty for illegal deforestation between 2008 and 2020, potentially canceling 35 billion reais in fines. Key concerns include the 'tacit approval' of rural environmental registries (CAR), the indefinite postponement of environmental regularization through the PRA, and the weakening of protections for various biomes and conservation units.

The document argues that current agri-food transition finance is often unambitious and lacks alignment with science-based pathways, particularly regarding scope 3 emissions. It introduces five Transition Principles and five Hallmarks to ensure that corporate transition plans are rooted in action rather than pledges, exclude offsets, and align with a 1.5°C trajectory. The paper also reviews various existing frameworks, such as SBTi FLAG and the EU Platform on Sustainable Finance, to identify how they address broader goals like biodiversity, water use, and just transition.

The report argues that current DFI and MDB frameworks for the land sector are insufficient for Paris alignment, often prioritizing economic development and efficiency over transformative climate action. Analysis of finance in Argentina, Egypt, and Viet Nam reveals that over half of DFI funding since 2015 lacked adequate climate risk safeguards, with significant risks linked to deforestation and GHG-intensive commodities.

The letter calls for the final adoption of a proposed EU law to break the link between food production and deforestation, emphasizing that forests are critical for climate change mitigation and biodiversity. It highlights that a small number of commodities—including cattle, cocoa, coffee, maize, palm oil, soy, rubber, and wood—drive the majority of forest destruction. The authors argue that mandatory rules for product origin and production checks are necessary to ensure corporate accountability and prevent human rights abuses against Indigenous Peoples.

The report documents systemic human rights violations in Paraguay's soy-growing regions, linking these abuses to major US commodity traders (ADM, Cargill, and Bunge) and European meat processors (2 Sisters and Danish Crown). It argues that voluntary sustainability certifications, specifically 'mass balance' schemes, act as accounting tricks that allow tainted soy to enter European supply chains. The document calls for mandatory due diligence legislation in the EU and UK to replace ineffective voluntary initiatives.

The report analyzes deforestation in the Amazon biome from 2012 to 2021, highlighting that federal public lands and private areas accounted for 45% and 28% of deforestation, respectively. It argues for a coordinated strategy where the federal government focuses on rural settlements and land tenure regularization, while state governments prioritize the implementation of the Forest Code on private lands. The study emphasizes a recent acceleration of deforestation in federal lands and areas without land tenure information, particularly from 2019 onwards, and calls for improved public data integration to enhance transparency and effectiveness.

The report argues that large corporations, which are primary drivers of biodiversity loss, have systematically infiltrated the UN's Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) through lobbying, 'green' coalitions, and partnerships. It details how these entities use tactics such as inserting representatives into national delegations and promoting voluntary, market-based 'solutions' like 'nature-positive' concepts to avoid binding regulations. The document highlights the role of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) and biotechnology firms in manipulating processes and calls for a total separation of corporate interests from UN decision-making to achieve a 'transformative change' in biodiversity conservation.

The report argues that large corporations, despite being primary drivers of biodiversity loss, have infiltrated UN processes and the CBD to promote 'green' coalitions and non-binding solutions. It details lobbying tactics such as the use of 'revolving doors', the co-optation of NGOs, and the infiltration of national delegations. The document highlights the contradiction of organizations like the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) representing companies with severe environmental records. It concludes that corporate capture of the CBD prevents the 'transformative change' needed to halt biodiversity loss and recommends strict limits on corporate influence, including banning corporate representatives from national delegations and ending UN partnerships with business associations.

Global Witness reports that the expansion of soy monocultures in Paraguay is driving illegal land grabs, forced evictions of indigenous and peasant communities, and toxic pesticide poisoning. The report traces these products through global traders like ADM, Cargill, and Bunge to major European meat producers 2 Sisters and Danish Crown, and numerous high-street retailers. It argues that voluntary sustainability certifications, such as 'mass balance', act as 'accounting tricks' that mask the origin of 'tainted' soy, and calls for mandatory human rights due diligence legislation in the EU and UK.

The report examines 11 renewable energy projects in the Kakuma Refugee Camp, finding that while they improve energy access, they rarely account for the potential to provoke or exacerbate conflict. The authors argue for a programmatic approach to conflict sensitivity that includes local stakeholder engagement to mitigate tensions over energy access.

The document examines the tension between global agricultural trade and environmental sustainability, noting that agri-food systems contributed 31% of global greenhouse gas emissions in 2019. It analyzes how current trade distortions, such as high subsidies for emission-intensive commodities like beef and rice, undermine sustainability. The author proposes a framework of trade-related policy tools—including border measures, economic incentives, and regulatory standards—to transition toward sustainable food systems. It specifically evaluates the role of the WTO, suggesting that while existing rules provide some policy space, more coordinated multilateral cooperation through platforms like the Trade and Environmental Sustainability Structured Discussions (TESSD) is necessary to align trade with climate and biodiversity goals.

The guide outlines five principles for corporate climate leadership: reducing emissions in own business, cutting land-based emissions in value chains, investing in nature-based solutions beyond value chains, ensuring responsible policy engagement, and reporting transparently. It emphasizes that investments in nature-based solutions, such as high-quality carbon credits, must complement rather than replace deep decarbonization efforts. The document argues that scaling these investments is essential to meet Paris Agreement goals, noting that nature-based solutions currently receive only 3% of climate finance despite representing about 30% of the climate solution.

Between 2012 and 2021, the North Region of Brazil received R$ 30.6 billion (US$ 11.1 billion) for land transport infrastructure, representing 17% of the national total tracked. Public sources provided 78% of this funding, with the federal government as the primary source. The rail sector was the largest beneficiary in the North, receiving 55% of resources, heavily driven by the Carajás Railroad. In contrast, public budget funds in the North were overwhelmingly directed to highways (99%), primarily for maintenance and operation (79%). While private finance via incentivized debentures grew nationally, it accounted for 22% of the North's flows. Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) contributed R$ 3 billion, with the New Development Bank (NDB) being the most active in the region. The report emphasizes that without improved governance and rigorous socio-environmental analysis, these investments risk driving deforestation in the Amazon.

The study finds that while training alone is effective for larger ranchers (above 100 hectares), small ranchers require the addition of technical assistance to implement sustainable practices. This is attributed to constraints in education, credit access, and investment capacity among smaller producers. The authors recommend a cost-effective policy of providing universal training while targeting expensive technical assistance specifically to smallholders.

Mighty Earth's October 2022 investigation reveals that Carrefour continued to sell beef from suspended JBS slaughterhouses in Brazil, particularly through its Atacadão and Sam's Club stores. Despite public claims of suspending suppliers in Rondônia, the group's supply chain remains heavily dependent on JBS, with 27% of identified beef products coming from ten slaughterhouses linked to recent deforestation. The report also highlights illegal fires at the Fazenda Rondon property supplying JBS and criticizes Carrefour's 2026 strategy as lacking ambition and transparency regarding both beef and soy sourcing.

The analysis finds that a vast majority of non-state entities fail to meet the minimum criteria for net zero targets established by the UN HLEG. While the number of pledges from cities, regions, and companies has increased over the past year, many remain as mere aspirations without detailed transition plans, interim targets, or transparent reporting mechanisms. Specifically, only a minority of companies include full value chain emissions (Scope 3) in their targets, and over half of cities with net zero pledges lack any reporting mechanism to track progress.