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This briefing by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) evaluates the environmental record of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and its side agreement, the North American Agreement for Environmental Cooperation (NAAEC). It examines the role of the Commission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC) in generating environmental data and managing shared ecosystems, while critiquing the effectiveness of the citizen submission process. The document concludes by proposing seven options for the environmental framework of a renegotiated NAFTA, ranging from maintaining the status quo to integrating provisions from the TPP or CETA.

This policy briefing by the South African Institute of International Affairs examines the opportunities and constraints of transitioning to low-carbon energy in Africa, focusing on West Africa and Nigeria. It argues that while the continent has vast renewable potential, progress is hindered by fragmented governance, inadequate investment, and a lack of coordination between niche projects and national grids.

This case study, produced by the LEDS GP Benefits Working Group and the RALI project, evaluates the socio-economic and environmental advantages of transitioning from fossil fuel-based energy to renewable energy in Bangladesh. Utilizing modelling from the USAID Catalyzing Clean Energy in Bangladesh (CCEB) program, the document argues that clean energy alternatives provide cost-effective greenhouse gas mitigation and affordable electricity, making them a superior choice for long-term energy planning compared to conventional sources.

The Center for International Environmental Law argues that the Trump Administration's intention to withdraw the United States from the Paris Agreement violates international law, damages US global credibility, and slows the urgent response to climate change without benefiting the coal or fossil fuel industries.

This research paper uses the multi-level perspective (MLP) to analyze the stability and potential lock-in of the socio-technical regime within Sweden's heat-energy system, identifying risks associated with current system characteristics.

A letter from five environmental and health organizations to Canada's Minister of Health requesting a specific completion deadline of April 2018 for the Pest Management Regulatory Agency's (PMRA) second special review of the herbicide atrazine.

This report analyzes the decline of coal mining in South Wales, United Kingdom, from its growth during the industrial revolution to its disappearance in the 1990s, to provide lessons for other regions transitioning away from coal.

The Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL) discusses the implications of the Trump administration's 2017 decision to renegotiate the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). CIEL argues that NAFTA has historically expanded resource-intensive industries at the expense of the environment and labor rights, and calls for a new trade system that prioritizes human rights, climate protection, and the elimination of fossil fuel subsidies and investor-state dispute settlements.

This briefing explores how blockchain technology can enhance the cybersecurity of the electrical grid, particularly as the proliferation of Internet-connected devices increases vulnerabilities. It details the inherent security features of blockchains, their application in mitigating IoT and data communication risks, and the emerging challenge of cryptographic key mismanagement.

This research paper estimates the global health and environmental damages caused by diesel NOx emissions, highlighting a significant gap between laboratory certification limits and real-world emissions across 11 major vehicle markets.

A collection of five South African case studies detailing value-addition methods for livestock value chain residues, focusing on biogas production, insect protein, and composting.

This case study examines the challenges and opportunities for decentralized renewable energy development in West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, emphasizing the need for institutional reforms, multi-stakeholder partnerships, and integrated spatial planning.

A statement by Friends of the Earth International criticizing the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for its continued financing of coal-based projects despite acknowledging the threats of climate change to poverty mitigation in the Asia-Pacific region.

This document is a statement delivered by Scott Vaughan, President and CEO of the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD), to the House of Commons Standing Committee on International Trade on May 1, 2018. Vaughan provides perspectives on a potential free trade agreement between Canada and MERCOSUR, advocating for the inclusion of progressive trade policies, sustainability standards, and a shift in investment protection models.

This policy brief examines the kerosene subsidy system in India, highlighting its financial costs, systemic inefficiencies, and the barriers it creates for the adoption of off-grid solar lighting. The authors argue that reforming these subsidies is essential to transition rural households toward cleaner energy alternatives.

This report assesses Suriname's readiness to implement the Intergovernmental Forum on Mining, Minerals, Metals and Sustainable Development (IGF) Mining Policy Framework (MPF). Conducted between August and November 2016, the assessment identifies a legislative environment that is largely out of date, relying on a 1986 Mining Decree, and notes a critical lack of a national environmental authority. While the report highlights strengths in environmental assessment guidelines and the management of small-scale mining tensions, it emphasizes significant gaps in financial transparency, indigenous rights legislation, and mine closure requirements.

This report analyzes the political and economic instability facing Angola during the transition from President José Eduardo dos Santos to his chosen successor, Joao Lourenco, ahead of the August 2017 elections. It identifies critical fault lines, including a severe liquidity crisis, systemic corruption, and a securitized state apparatus, arguing that genuine reform is necessary to prevent the country from unraveling.

The report 'Door-to-Downtown' details a public-private partnership pilot program in Boulder, Colorado, designed to test the viability of Mobility as a Service (MaaS) as an alternative to personal vehicle use for accessing the city center. By subsidizing rideshare trips to be cost-competitive with driving and parking, the city aimed to reduce parking demand and test the potential for a future transition to electric, autonomous vehicles (EAVs).

This policy brief by the South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA) criticizes the development of the Total Official Support for Sustainable Development (TOSSD) statistic. The author argues that the measure, driven by the OECD, lacks transparency, excludes the perspectives of developing countries, and risks undermining existing Official Development Assistance (ODA) commitments by allowing donors to inflate their contributions through the inclusion of non-concessional loans and in-donor costs.

A statement by World Resources Institute (WRI) President and CEO Andrew Steer explaining the motivations behind the People's Climate March, contrasting the despair caused by climate damage and political inertia with the hope provided by sustainable urban, agricultural, and economic transitions.