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The Lima Declaration is a statement issued by the Peoples Summit on Climate Change, held in December 2014 in Lima, Peru. It expresses the demands of a diverse coalition of international and Peruvian social movements, indigenous groups, and environmental activists. The document denounces the capitalist system and its role in driving climate change and social inequality, calling for a transition toward a model of 'Good Living' in harmony with nature. It specifically rejects market-based climate solutions and the influence of transnational corporations on global climate negotiations, while demanding the recognition of territorial rights and the reparation of ecological debts owed to the global South.

The Lima Declaration is a statement issued by the People's Summit against Climate Change in December 2014. It denounces the capitalist system and 'green economy' initiatives as false solutions to the climate crisis, demanding instead a transition based on social justice, the recognition of indigenous territorial rights, and the historical responsibility of developed nations toward the Global South.

This feasibility report, commissioned by the Department of Trade and Industry and produced by GreenCape, evaluates the establishment of a greentech Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Atlantis, a suburb of Cape Town. The report concludes that a small-scale SEZ is viable, particularly if it focuses on manufacturing rather than services, and recommends a 'high road refurbishment' model as the most financially and economically attractive option to attract both large anchor tenants and smaller greentech firms.

This fact sheet by the World Resources Institute (WRI) outlines how Missouri can meet and exceed the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) proposed power plant emission standards. WRI analysis indicates that Missouri could reduce its power generation carbon-intensity by 21 percent below 2012 levels by 2020 and 31 percent by 2030 through a combination of energy efficiency, renewable energy expansion, and operational improvements to gas and coal plants.

The Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations, 2014, establish the legal procedures and criteria for preparing, submitting, and deciding upon applications for environmental authorisations in South Africa. The regulations detail two primary assessment paths—Basic Assessment and Scoping and Environmental Impact Reporting (S&EIR)—and mandate the involvement of independent Environmental Assessment Practitioners (EAPs) and specialists to mitigate detrimental environmental impacts.

A statement by Friends of the Earth International marking the 30th anniversary of the 1984 Union Carbide industrial disaster in Bhopal, India, calling for an end to the impunity of transnational corporations and advocating for a legally binding UN system to judge corporations for ecocide and human rights violations.

The Centre for Environmental Rights (CER) submitted written comments on December 1, 2014, regarding the Draft Regulations for financial provision for the rehabilitation, closure, and post-closure of mining operations in South Africa. While the CER views the draft as a "welcome improvement" over previous systems, it argues that the regulations are too narrow in scope, lack sufficient definitions for 'rehabilitation' and 'specialist', and contain loopholes regarding trust deeds and the duration of 'care and maintenance' periods.

This whitepaper, part of America’s Power Plan, examines how distributed energy resources (DERs), described as 'the internet of electricity,' shift the electricity sector away from a traditional centralized structure and proposes three policy options to accelerate a renewable electricity future.

This guide by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) examines performance requirements (PRs) in investment treaties, analyzing their types, their prohibition under WTO rules, and their treatment in Bilateral Investment Treaties (BITs). It evaluates how these requirements impact the policy flexibility of developing countries and provides options for states to preserve their ability to impose PRs to maximize the economic, social, and environmental benefits of foreign direct investment.

This report by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) examines how fossil-fuel subsidies act as a barrier to the deployment of renewable electricity. It argues that these subsidies impair the cost competitiveness of renewables, reinforce the dominance of incumbent fossil-fuel systems, and distort investment decisions. The document advocates for fossil-fuel subsidy reform and the pricing of environmental externalities to create a more sustainable energy system.

This briefing note by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) examines the international arbitration case Vattenfall v. Germany II, focusing on the lack of transparency regarding the proceedings and the financial implications for the German public following the country's decision to accelerate its nuclear energy phase-out.

This briefing note by the International Institute for Sustainable Development examines the Vattenfall v. Germany II arbitration case, focusing on the lack of transparency regarding Germany's decision to phase out nuclear power and the resulting financial claims by Vattenfall.

This report by Natural Justice provides a comprehensive review of Mozambique's legal and policy frameworks regarding the rights of local communities and indigenous peoples to land and natural resources. It examines the tension between progressive laws, such as the 1997 Land Law, and a trend toward 're-concentration' of power by the State to facilitate large-scale extractive and agricultural investments. The document highlights systemic failures in community consultation, the marginalization of community-based natural resource management (CBNRM), and the impact of resettlement projects in the mining sector.

The Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL) expresses concern over the lack of transparency in the Trans-Atlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) negotiations, arguing that the European Commission's disclosure of chemicals documents is insufficient and fails to address key chapters that could undermine toxic chemical regulations.

This fact sheet by the World Resources Institute analyzes the greenhouse gas (GHG) emission targets announced by the United States and China, comparing them to previous commitments and current trajectories in the context of the global goal to limit warming to 2 degrees C.

This fact sheet describes the 'Production-Protection' strategy implemented by the Climate Policy Initiative (CPI) in Indonesia. The approach seeks to reconcile economic growth and environmental protection by increasing oil palm productivity and redistributing land to high-value uses through a jurisdictional model and fiscal policy adjustments.

This briefing by the South African Institute of International Affairs examines the agenda of the 2014 G-20 Summit hosted by Australia, focusing on the interconnectedness of global economic growth, resilience, and development.

Amigos de la Tierra de América Latina y el Caribe (ATALC) issued a statement condemning the death of 21-year-old French environmental activist Remi Fraisse, who was killed by French gendarmerie explosive grenades during a protest against the Sivens dam project in Gaillac.

This fact sheet by the Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL) discusses the critical need for a precise legal definition of nanomaterials to ensure effective risk assessment and management. It examines the technical challenges of defining these materials based on size or properties and analyzes the current regulatory landscape, focusing on the European Union's efforts to establish a horizontal definition amidst industrial and scientific controversy.

This report by Friends of the Earth International, Corporate Europe Observatory, and the Transnational Institute examines how the British-South African corporation Anglo American uses its political influence and lobbying networks to protect its coal business and promote 'false climate solutions' while causing significant social and environmental harm at the El Cerrejón mine in Colombia.