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A report by the Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL) and Stand.earth Research Group (SRG) details how fracking in the Permian Basin fuels the global plastic packaging supply chain, linking major consumer brands to fossil fuel expansion.

A case study by Friends of the Earth detailing the successful opposition to the Jordan Cove Energy Project, a proposed 229-mile natural gas pipeline intended to transport fracked gas from Canada to Coos Bay, Oregon.

This briefing from the Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL) argues that the European Union's upcoming methane regulation must encompass the petrochemical sector and the entire supply chain of fossil fuel imports. The document highlights a growing trade in natural gas liquids (NGLs), specifically ethane and propane, from the United States to Europe to fuel plastics production, which the author contends undermines EU climate goals and bypasses domestic fracking bans.

This policy brief by the Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL) argues that the increasing import of fracked natural gas liquids (NGLs)—specifically ethane and propane—from the United States to Europe is undermining the European Union's climate and plastics reduction goals. The document details the supply chain from US fracking basins to European petrochemical plants and contends that current EU regulations, such as the Emissions Trading System (ETS) and the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), contain loopholes that allow the plastics industry to offshore emissions and avoid carbon pricing.

A report by the Center for International Environmental Law, Above Ground, and the Global Law Alliance for Animals and the Environment requesting that the TSX Venture Exchange investigate Reconnaissance Energy Africa Ltd. (ReconAfrica) for potential unreported material changes or misrepresentations. The authors allege that ReconAfrica shifted its public narrative from targeting unconventional shale resources to conventional oil and gas after the Namibian government clarified that the company lacked a license for unconventional resource development, while continuing to rely on unconventional resource estimates and expertise.

Friends of the Earth International issued a statement of solidarity with the Colombian people and CENSAT Agua Viva – Amis de la Terre Colombie, condemning systematic violence and human rights violations during national strikes and social mobilizations in 2021.

Friends of the Earth International issued a statement of solidarity with the people of Colombia and CENSAT Agua Viva, condemning systematic violence and human rights violations during national strikes and social mobilisations in 2021.

Friends of the Earth International issued a statement of solidarity with the Colombian people and CENSAT Agua Viva during the 2021 National Strike (Paro Nacional). The document denounces systematic violence by the state, criticizes a development model that prioritizes extractivism and elite wealth over human rights and nature, and calls for an end to the militarization of cities and the repression of peaceful protests.

This guide by Friends of the Earth International provides a compilation of strategies and experiences for communities and Indigenous Peoples to declare their territories free from threats such as REDD, financialization of nature, mining, fracking, and GMOs. It frames these declarations as exercises of autonomy and political practices aimed at realizing collective human rights and defending traditional ways of living against an extractivist corporate model.

This report by the Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL) analyzes how the proposed Regulatory Cooperation chapter of the Trans-Atlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) agreement could undermine the authority of US states to implement public health and environmental protections. The author argues that the agreement's goals of regulatory convergence and compatibility would effectively create a regulatory ceiling, preventing states from adopting standards more protective than federal minimums, particularly regarding toxic chemicals and pesticides.

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.

A statement from an anti-fracking coalition in South Africa criticizing the government's plan to proceed with shale gas exploration in the Karoo, arguing that the process is undemocratic and prioritizes elite profit over the needs and rights of local communities.

Friends of the Earth South Africa and groundWork issued a letter to President Jacob Zuma opposing the lifting of the fracking moratorium, citing environmental risks, lack of public consultation, and the potential for increased greenhouse gas emissions.

Friends of the Earth President Erich Pica issued a statement expressing grave concerns regarding the nomination of Ernest J. Moniz as Secretary of Energy due to his support for nuclear power and fracking, while expressing support for the nomination of Gina McCarthy as EPA Administrator.

The Centre for Environmental Rights (CER) issued a position statement calling for transparency and accountability in the South African government's decision-making process regarding shale gas fracking exploration licences in the Karoo basin.

The Centre for Environmental Rights (CER) submitted a letter to the Petroleum Agency of South Africa (PASA) on 12 August 2011, reporting on a series of community workshops regarding Shell's shale gas exploration applications in the Karoo. The CER highlights significant gaps in public participation, reports widespread community concerns regarding water and food security, and urges PASA to require additional consultation with disadvantaged communities before recommending a decision on the Environmental Management Programme (EMP).

A statement from a group of doctors and nurses, represented by the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (CAPE), urging the British Columbia government to halt the expansion of the liquefied natural gas (LNG) and hydraulic fracturing (fracking) industries due to significant risks to public health, healthcare system costs, and climate targets.

A health advisory letter from a group of doctors and nurses to the government of British Columbia, warning of the public health risks associated with the expansion of the liquefied natural gas (LNG) industry and hydraulic fracturing (fracking).

A draft reply from the South African Department of Water and Environmental Affairs to a National Assembly question regarding the potential for fracking to contaminate drinking water with radioactivity, based on findings from the United States.

This fact sheet by the Center for International Environmental Law argues that the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP), also known as TAFTA, threatens to undermine public health and environmental protections regarding toxic chemicals by harmonizing regulations between the European Union and the United States.