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The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) submitted a response to Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) regarding the draft assessment framework for non-tax fossil fuel subsidies. IISD argues that the current framework is too restrictive and risks excluding many subsidies, thereby undermining Canada's G7 commitment to phase out inefficient fossil fuel subsidies by 2025 and its Paris Agreement emissions targets for 2030.

This briefing document, produced by Natural Justice in August 2019, consists of background information flyers and presentations regarding the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) for the proposed Lokichar-Lamu Crude Oil Pipeline in Kenya. It outlines the project's technical specifications, the stakeholder engagement process, and the construction methodology for the pipeline intended to transport crude oil from the Lokichar basin to the coast for export.

This policy brief examines the application of blockchain and distributed ledger technologies (DLT) in the African mining sector, specifically for mineral traceability and due diligence. While these technologies offer a tamper-proof record of provenance, the authors argue that blockchain alone cannot guarantee ethical production and must be coupled with rigorous due diligence to prevent the exclusion of artisanal miners and the persistence of human rights abuses.

A statement from the Centre for Environmental Rights (CER) to the South African Minister of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries arguing against the weakening of Minimum Emission Standards (MES) for sulphur dioxide (SO2) and challenging the cost claims made by Eskom and Sasol regarding pollution abatement technologies.

This report by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) inventories fossil fuel subsidies in Ontario, detailing nearly CAD 700 million in annual public spending and providing recommendations for provincial subsidy reform to support a clean economy transition.

This research paper by the Stockholm Environment Institute examines the economic, social, and political consequences of coal mine closures at national and subnational levels, utilizing a systematic map of published literature on declining extractive-based economies to derive lessons for current coal-producing areas.

This fact sheet from the Environmental and Energy Study Institute examines the scale and impact of fossil fuel subsidies in the United States and globally. It details specific tax provisions and federal funding mechanisms that support the coal, oil, and natural gas industries, arguing that these subsidies are outdated and undermine climate goals. The document also analyzes the 'externalities' of fossil fuel use—societal, health, and environmental costs—that are not reflected in market prices.

Friends of the Earth International expresses deep disappointment with the July 16 revised version of the UN's legally binding treaty on transnational corporations and human rights, arguing that the text is too weak and fails to establish international jurisdiction to hold corporations accountable.

A statement from World Resources Institute President & CEO Dr. Andrew Steer regarding the introduction of two bipartisan carbon pricing bills in the U.S. Congress: the Stemming Warming and Augmenting Pay Act (SWAP Act) and the Raise Wages, Cut Carbon Act (H.R. 3966).

This briefing by the International Institute for Sustainable Development compares the scale of India's subsidies for conventional fuels versus electric vehicles, highlighting that fuel price cuts between October 2018 and June 2019 significantly outweighed the budget for the FAME II electric vehicle program.

This briefing introduces the concept of "hours-of-safety" to measure how long a home can maintain a comfortable indoor temperature during power outages caused by extreme weather. It argues that improving building envelopes through insulation and air leakage reduction can increase passive survivability and save lives, particularly for vulnerable populations.

This fact sheet from the Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) analyzes employment trends in renewable energy, energy efficiency, and climate resilience, focusing on the United States and global leaders. It utilizes data from the 2019 U.S. Energy Employment Report (USEER) and the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) to quantify jobs across various green technology sectors.

The document analyzes pathways for refinancing clean energy debt in India to meet a $315 billion debt requirement by 2030. It identifies Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) as the most viable near-term solution to bridge the gap between bank loans and capital markets, recommending a demonstration AIF—potentially sponsored by IREDA—to build investor confidence and create a replicable model for scaling renewable energy investment.

The 'Principles, priorities & pathways for inclusive green economies' report, published by the Green Economy Coalition, presents a three-part framework designed to guide governments, businesses, and institutions toward a fast and fair economic transformation to meet the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals and the Paris Agreement.

This responding statement, submitted by the Centre for Environmental Rights on behalf of eight appellants, challenges the approval of the Environmental Management Programme (EMPR) for Atha-Africa Ventures (Pty) Ltd’s proposed Yzermyn Mine. The appellants argue that the Mpumalanga Regional Manager approved an EMPR that had previously been found to fail statutory requirements regarding environmental protection, specifically concerning wetlands and water resources.

The Centre for Environmental Rights (CER) filed an appeal on July 9, 2019, against an integrated environmental authorisation (IEA) granted by the Department of Mineral Resources (DMR) to Mineral Sands Resources (Pty) Ltd (MSR). The authorisation allows MSR to extend mining operations at Tormin Mine, affecting ten beaches and inland areas on the Farm Geelwal Karoo 262 and other farms in the Varhynsdorp Magisterial District, Western Cape. The CER argues that the authorisation was granted through an unlawful circumvention of the mining right application process and fails to protect Critical Biodiversity Areas (CBAs).

This case study details a 2019 South Gauteng High Court judgment in which an application by the Distressed Mining Community of Ogies to stop Glencore Operations South Africa (Pty) Ltd from creating a nuisance through coal mine blasting was dismissed.

This working paper models the impact of removing fossil fuel subsidies across 26 countries and reviews 60 research papers to estimate global greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reductions. It finds that subsidy removal alone leads to a national average emission reduction of 6 per cent, which increases to 13.2 per cent when combined with a modest energy tax and investments in renewables and energy efficiency.

This report by RMI evaluates the evolution of mobility ecosystems in China, India, and the United States, focusing on the intersection of vehicle electrification, shared mobility services, and autonomous vehicle (AV) technology. It provides recommendations on policy, infrastructure, and behavioral shifts needed to ensure a sustainable and equitable transition to future mobility.

The Centre for Environmental Rights (CER), representing the Life After Coal campaign and several environmental justice alliances, formally objects to a proposed amendment by the Department of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries to double the Sulphur Dioxide (SO2) Minimum Emission Standard (MES) for new plants in sub-category 1.1 from 500 mg/Nm3 to 1000 mg/Nm3. The CER argues that this weakening of standards is unlawful, violates the South African Constitution's right to a healthy environment, and would lead to significant premature deaths and exacerbated air pollution in priority areas.