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The Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) for Biological Corridor 07 (BC-07) in Bhutan outlines the mitigation strategies for the construction of a Divisional Forest Office in Mongar and the development of a golden mahseer fly fishing ecotourism site at Yangbari. The document provides a baseline of the area's biodiversity, including 307 plant species and 276 bird species, and details the socio-economic conditions of 193 resident households. It specifies mitigation measures for waste, dust, noise, and worker safety, ensuring compliance with both Royal Government of Bhutan (RGoB) laws and WWF's Social Safeguards Integrated Policies and Procedures (SIPP). Implementation is managed by the BFL focal person in the Mongar Division, with a total project budget of Nu. 14,200,000.

The ESMP for Biological Corridor 06 (BC6) in Bhutan outlines the environmental and social safeguards for two primary activities: the maintenance of the Forest Beat Office at Kangpara and the extension of an eco-friendly sanitary landfill at Gurkachemma/Deythro. The document provides a baseline of the corridor's biodiversity, which includes 485 plant species and 24 mammal species, and sets out mitigation measures for construction waste and worker safety. Implementation is managed by BFL focal persons and contractors, with monitoring conducted through field visits and reports to the BFL Fund Secretariat.

The ESMP outlines the environmental and social safeguards for the installation of two electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in Bhutan. It identifies potential risks such as construction waste, noise pollution, and worker safety, and provides specific mitigation measures and monitoring arrangements to ensure compliance with both Bhutanese law and WWF's Social Safeguards Integrated Policies and Procedures (SIPP).

The ESMP for Royal Manas National Park outlines mitigation strategies for seven planned activities, including staff quarter maintenance, river bank protection, and grassland management. It focuses on minimizing waste, ensuring worker health and safety, and preventing wildfires during prescribed burning, while adhering to both Bhutanese law and WWF safeguards.

The ESMP outlines the environmental and social safeguards for constructing a Flood Warning and Cryosphere Research Facility in Lunana, Bhutan, with a budget of Nu. 18,230,000. It identifies minor risks including noise, dust, and waste, and mandates mitigation measures such as site watering and restricted working hours (0700 to 1900). The plan emphasizes compliance with both Royal Government of Bhutan laws and WWF's Social Safeguards Integrated Policies and Procedures, particularly regarding land user compensation and community consultation. It also provides detailed occupational health and safety (OHS) standards for workers, including facility design, personal protective equipment, and accommodation requirements.

The ESMP for Jigme Singye Wangchuck National Park (JSWNP) outlines mitigation strategies for four planned activities: improving alpine meadows, maintaining water supply at the Nabji Park Range Office, planting bamboo in landslide-prone areas of Korphu Damde, and constructing a river bank protection wall at Tongtong Maed. The plan integrates Bhutanese national laws with WWF's Social Safeguards Integrated Policies and Procedures (SIPP), prioritizing the more stringent WWF standards in cases of discrepancy, particularly regarding compensation for non-title land users and community consultation. The document details specific environmental risks, such as construction waste and invasive species, and social risks, primarily occupational health and safety for workers. It provides a comprehensive framework for implementation, monitoring, and worker welfare standards, with a total activity budget of Nu. 1,450,000.

The Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) for the Royal Botanical Park (RBP) outlines the safeguards and mitigation strategies for three planned activities: campsite development, cafeteria maintenance, and the installation of a zip line. The plan ensures compliance with both Royal Government of Bhutan (RGoB) laws and WWF's Social Safeguards Integrated Policies and Procedures (SIPP), with the latter prevailing in cases of discrepancy. Key environmental risks identified include waste generation, dust, and habitat disruption, while social risks focus on worker health and safety. The document provides detailed occupational health and safety (OHS) standards and monitoring arrangements to be implemented by BFL focal persons and contractors.

The 2023 Mining Policy Framework (MPF) provides a comprehensive set of guidelines for governments to manage the full mining life cycle. It is organized into six pillars: laws, policies, and institutions; financial benefits; socio-economic benefits; environmental management; post-mining transition; and artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM). The framework emphasizes the need for transparent fiscal regimes, inclusive community engagement, rigorous environmental protections—including climate change adaptation and greenhouse gas emission reductions—and the formalization of the ASM sector to improve livelihoods and safety.

The guidance notes support the implementation of the IGF Mining Policy Framework across six pillars: Laws, Policies, and Institutions; Financial Benefits; Socio-economic Benefits; Environmental Management; Post-Mining Transition; and Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining. It provides specific recommendations for governments to regulate mining activities, optimize fiscal revenues, protect human rights and the environment, and manage the transition after mine closure.

The IGF Mining Policy Framework is a detailed guide for governments to regulate the mining sector sustainably. It is organized into six pillars: laws and institutions, financial benefits, socio-economic benefits, environmental management, mine closure transition, and artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM). The framework emphasizes transparency, gender equality, human rights, and the protection of indigenous peoples. Key recommendations include the use of integrated environmental and social impact assessments (ESIAs), the establishment of robust financial assurance for mine closures, and the formalization of the ASM sector to reduce poverty and environmental harm. It specifically advocates for the elimination of mercury in ASM and the implementation of free, prior, and informed consent (FPIC) for indigenous communities.

The document defines a just energy transition as a shift toward sustainable energy that incorporates environmental justice, ensuring marginalized groups are central to decision-making. It analyzes South Africa's current energy system, which is dominated by coal (approximately 80%), and outlines the legal frameworks, such as the Constitution and NEMA, that support community rights. The guide provides practical steps for accessing information via PAIA, securing free, prior, and informed consent (FPIC), and participating in Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs). It also highlights the potential for community-based renewable energy initiatives, using a case study from Kenya to illustrate successful local ownership.

The document serves as a community guide to South Africa's energy transition, explaining the shift from fossil fuels to renewable energy through the lens of environmental justice. It details the current energy mix—dominated by coal—and the legal frameworks, such as the Constitution and NEMA, that protect community rights to information and a healthy environment. The guide provides practical steps for accessing government information via PAIA, ensuring Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC), and participating in Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs). It also highlights the potential for community-led renewable energy projects, using a case study from Kenya to illustrate successful local energy ownership.

The document serves as a legal resource for South African communities to navigate the transition from fossil-fuel-based energy to renewable sources. It defines the Just Energy Transition (JET) and environmental justice, analyzes South Africa's current energy mix—which is 80% coal-dependent—and outlines the legal frameworks, such as the Constitution and the National Environmental Management Act, that support community participation. The guide provides practical steps for accessing information via PAIA requests, securing Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC), and engaging in Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs). It also highlights the potential for community-based renewable energy initiatives and the importance of Community Development Agreements to ensure local benefits.

The document analyzes the gap between the formal legal recognition of climate justice and its practical application in Africa's mining and petroleum sectors. It highlights systemic failures in enforcement, the limitations of current judicial and administrative sanctions, and the marginalization of local communities. The report advocates for a shift toward 'active' judiciaries, the adoption of specific climate laws, and the strengthening of corporate due diligence to protect vulnerable populations from the environmental and social impacts of extractive activities.

The ESMP for Biological Corridor 03 (BC-03) in Sarpang, Bhutan, outlines the environmental and social safeguards for two specific activities planned between January 2023 and June 2024: the construction of new ponds and enclosures at the Southern Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation Centre (SWRRC) and the maintenance of SWRRC staff quarters. With a combined budget of Nu. 3,600,000, the project identifies minimal environmental and social risks, primarily limited to waste generation and worker health and safety. The plan mandates strict adherence to both Royal Government of Bhutan (RGoB) laws and WWF's Social Safeguards Integrated Policies and Procedures (SIPP), with the latter prevailing in cases of discrepancy. Mitigation measures include waste segregation, the prohibition of underage labor, and the implementation of a worker grievance mechanism. Monitoring will be conducted through field visits and reports by BFL focal persons and ESS consultants.

The document explains the balance between removing invasive eucalyptus species to protect biodiversity and water resources and maintaining these trees as critical nectar sources for the honeybee industry. It details the specific categories of invasive species, the legal requirements for removal in sensitive areas, and the process for obtaining permits to retain certain trees for beekeeping purposes.

The document calls for financial institutions to adopt 'No Go Areas' for financing to prevent biodiversity loss, specifically targeting habitats with threatened and endemic species and Key Biodiversity Areas. It argues that banks face material risks from both directly driving biodiversity loss and contributing to systemic degradation. The briefing recommends that banks expand their definitions of 'Critical Habitat', reject biodiversity offsets as ineffective, and establish specialized processes to independently validate Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) to avoid conflicts of interest.

The report documents the extensive and lasting impacts of the Boliden mine (operated 1976–1988) and the resulting road infrastructure on the Voernese sameby. Key findings highlight significant pasture loss, increased costs and workload for herders due to tourism and traffic, and the marginalization of Sámi knowledge in decision-making processes. The study argues that the state's failure to protect Sámi rights allows colonial exploitation of resources to persist, as evidenced by inadequate compensation and the ongoing pressure from new mining proposals by Vilhelmina Mineral.

The document serves as a practical guide for civil society organisations (CSOs) in Serbia to navigate the complex legal framework of spatial and urban planning. It details the hierarchy of planning documents—from the national Spatial Plan of the Republic of Serbia to Detailed Regulation Plans—and outlines the stages of their adoption, including early public inspection and expert control. Through three case studies (Kučaj-Beljanica, Ovčarsko-Kablarska klisura, and Parkovi Vrnjačke Banje), the manual illustrates common illegalities, such as the disregard for conservation studies and the manipulation of building heights to bypass ministerial jurisdiction. It emphasizes the importance of networking, precise legal argumentation in objections, and the strategic use of access-to-information requests to prevent environmental degradation and policy capture.

Community groups, represented by Earthjustice, are challenging the issuance of restricted materials permits in Monterey County, California. They argue that the Agricultural Commissioner failed to conduct required environmental impact analyses, ignored local conditions—specifically the proximity of three schools—and neglected to consider cumulative health effects of multiple pesticides on children and farmworkers. The request seeks the rescission of these permits and a stay on all pesticide applications within a one-mile radius of the affected schools.