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A coalition of environmental organizations argues that Albioma's plan to convert the Bois-Rouge and Le Gol power plants in Réunion from coal to solid biomass would increase greenhouse gas emissions, undermine energy autonomy goals for 2030, and threaten biodiversity through the import of wood pellets from the US and South Africa.

The Penang Inshore Fishermen Welfare Association (PIFWA) has planted 300,000 mangrove trees on Malaysia's west coast to combat deforestation caused by shrimp farming, infrastructure, and pollution. By combining silviculture with community education and monitoring, PIFWA has achieved a 90% tree survival rate and helped revive local biodiversity, including increased shellfish and crab populations. The association also operates a conservation education centre and a women's group, PIFWANITA, which develops sustainable forest products.

The study examines the impact of clean cooking interventions on fuelwood sourcing in Kullu and Koppal, India, finding that the reduction of forest dependence varies by location and is influenced by demand, resource substitutability, and socio-economic factors.

The report finds that Austrian supermarkets have poor sustainability standards for aquaculture, with none meeting half of the evaluated indicators. It highlights the environmental and social costs of 'reduction fisheries' used to produce fishmeal and fish oil, and argues for a decoupling of aquaculture from wild-capture fisheries through alternative feeds.

The briefing analyzes forest degradation in the Brazilian Amazon from 2007 to 2016, defining it as the partial loss of forest biomass. It finds that degradation is more widespread than clear-cut deforestation, averaging 11,000 km2 per year, and is concentrated in the 'Arco do Desmatamento', specifically in Mato Grosso and Pará. The study highlights that the relationship between degradation and subsequent deforestation varies by land tenure category: while conversion is low in protected territories, it is higher in small private properties and rural settlements, where degradation may serve as a low-cost precursor to total forest removal. The authors argue that degradation should be used as an indicator of imminent environmental damage to better allocate scarce public resources.

The report defines forest degradation as the partial loss of forest biomass and argues that it is an increasingly relevant threat to the Brazilian Amazon, often acting as a precursor to deforestation. Analyzing data from 2007 to 2016, the study finds that degradation affects a larger area than clear-cut deforestation, averaging 11,000 km² annually. The relationship between degradation and subsequent deforestation varies by land tenure: it is lowest in protected territories and highest in small private properties and rural settlements. The authors suggest that degradation can serve as a leading indicator for imminent environmental damage, necessitating tailored public policies based on governance structures.

The report finds a nascent process of alignment in Colombia, where progress in green bond issuance and renewable energy auctions is offset by significant continued investment in fossil fuels and high deforestation rates. While the government has established frameworks like the Climate Change Law (2018) and a Carbon Tax, public spending remains heavily skewed toward the energy and mining sectors. Private financial flows are largely inconsistent with climate goals, with carbon-related assets dominating the listed equity market and insurance portfolios. The authors recommend a just transition that redirects fossil fuel subsidies toward renewables and enhances the use of green taxonomies to improve transparency.

The document argues that wood forensic science—a suite of identification technologies—can reveal the true species and origin of timber, exposing the fraud and corruption that facilitate illegal logging. While these tools can support law enforcement and due diligence in consumer and producer countries, their effectiveness depends on political will, institutional capacity, and the expansion of global reference data sets.

The project aims to establish two connectivity corridors in the Ecuadorian Amazon to combat habitat fragmentation and biodiversity loss. It focuses on the Putumayo-Aguarico and Palora-Pastaza landscapes, targeting the creation of 50,000 hectares of new protected areas. The strategy involves promoting Sustainable Land Management (SLM) in agricultural areas, strengthening bioeconomy initiatives for indigenous and local communities, and creating multi-level governance platforms to integrate connectivity into territorial planning. The project is funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF) with a total cost of $6,423,853 and significant co-financing from the Ecuadorian government and international partners.

The document analyzes the private sector's engagement with sustainable development, moving from a history of disinformation and lobbying against regulation to a current landscape of sustainability pledges and impact investing. It argues that while 'greening' existing systems is valuable, true sustainability requires a shift toward 'regenerative equity' through Sustainability-Oriented Hybrid Organizations (SOHOs) that prioritize people and nature over profit-driven growth.

A group of climate and social justice organizations is urging Apollo Global Management to end its financing of fossil fuels and deforestation. The letter demands the disclosure of emissions for current and future energy holdings, a commitment to invest the majority of new energy capital in renewables by 2025, and the publication of political spending policies to ensure alignment with a 1.5 degree scenario from the Paris Agreement.

A group of climate and social justice organizations has called on Blackstone Group to end its financing of fossil fuels and deforestation. The letter demands a plan to achieve a net-zero energy portfolio, the disclosure of Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions for energy holdings, and a commitment to invest the majority of new energy capital in renewables by 2025. Additionally, the signatories urge Blackstone to disclose all corporate and executive political spending and ensure its lobbying activities align with a 1.5 degree scenario from the Paris Agreement.

A group of organizations urges the Carlyle Group to transition its portfolio to net-zero energy, disclose Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions, and ensure that a majority of new energy capital is invested in renewables by 2025. The letter also calls for transparency regarding political contributions and lobbying to ensure alignment with the Paris Agreement and a just transition for impacted workers and communities.

The document is a formal letter from the Private Equity Stakeholder Project and other organizations urging EIG Global Energy Partners to end its financing of fossil fuels and deforestation. The signatories demand a plan to achieve a net-zero energy portfolio, including a target for a majority of new energy capital to be invested in renewables by 2025 and all new energy investments by 2030. The letter also calls for the disclosure of Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions for energy holdings and the implementation of a just transition program for impacted workers and communities. Additionally, the authors request full transparency regarding corporate and executive political spending and lobbying activities to ensure alignment with a 1.5 degree scenario from the Paris Agreement.

A group of climate and social justice organizations is urging EnCap Investments to end its financing of fossil fuels and deforestation. The letter demands the disclosure of emissions across Scopes 1, 2, and 3, a commitment to invest a majority of new energy capital into renewables by 2025, and the alignment of political spending with the 1.5 degree scenario of the Paris Agreement.

A group of climate and social justice organizations has called on Global Infrastructure Partners to transition its multi-billion dollar portfolio to a pollution-free energy system. The letter demands the disclosure of Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions for current and future holdings, a commitment to invest a majority of new energy capital in renewables by 2025, and the implementation of a just transition program for impacted workers and communities. Additionally, the signatories urge the firm to disclose all corporate and executive political spending and ensure its lobbying activities align with a 1.5 degree scenario from the Paris Agreement.

A group of organizations urges KKR to end its financing of fossil fuels and deforestation, demanding a plan for a net-zero energy portfolio and transparency regarding political contributions. The letter calls for the disclosure of Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions for energy holdings and a commitment that a majority of new energy capital be invested in renewables by 2025, with a total transition by 2030. Additionally, the signatories demand a just transition program for impacted workers and communities and the alignment of corporate lobbying with the 1.5 degree scenario of the Paris Agreement.

A group of environmental and social organizations is urging Macquarie Infrastructure to transition its portfolio to net-zero energy, disclose emissions across Scopes 1, 2, and 3, and ensure political contributions align with a 1.5 degree scenario.

A group of environmental and social organizations is calling on Oaktree Capital to transition its portfolio to net-zero energy, implement a just transition for affected communities, and ensure political contributions align with a 1.5 degree scenario.

A group of climate and social justice organizations has called on Riverstone Holdings to end its financing of fossil fuels and deforestation. The letter demands a transition to a net-zero energy portfolio, including the disclosure of Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions and a commitment to invest the majority of new energy capital in renewables by 2025. Additionally, the signatories urge the firm to disclose all corporate and executive political spending to ensure alignment with a 1.5 degree scenario from the Paris Agreement and to implement a just transition program for impacted workers and communities.