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Friends of the Earth International issued a statement condemning the murder of indigenous leader Jehry Rivera Rivera in Costa Rica, highlighting a pattern of violence and government inaction regarding indigenous territorial rights.

This case study describes a project to model water stress vulnerability in the Campoalegre river basin in Colombia. The study aims to develop a water balance, quantify supply and demand, and evaluate how governance challenges and diverse water uses—including hydroelectric, agricultural, and industrial—affect water availability downstream.

A statement by Friends of the Earth International expressing solidarity with activists and families affected by the Sardar Sarovar Dam project in India's Narmada valley, highlighting a humanitarian crisis involving thousands of families facing eviction without rehabilitation.

This fact sheet details the issuance of a MYR470m (USD115m) green Sukuk by Telekosang Hydro One Sdn Bhd on July 15, 2019, to fund the construction of a 24MW run-of-the-river hydro plant in Malaysia.

Jiangsu Guoxin Investment Group Ltd issued a CNY1bn (USD149m) green bond on January 30, 2019, to finance a 1.5m kW pumped storage power station. The project, which has an annual generation capacity of 2.007bn kWh, is considered aligned with Climate Bonds Initiative green definitions due to its contribution to a grid with over 20.3% intermittent renewables and the use of a second-party opinion from Lvrong Green Finance.

This fact sheet details a CAD 500 million green bond issued by Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp on January 25, 2019, to fund renewable energy and storage projects.

This case study describes a partnership between Anzana Electric Group (formerly Virunga Power) and Songa Energy to develop small hydro projects in Burundi, aiming to establish a rural utility through a private concession.

This fact sheet details an 83 million USD green bond issued on October 3, 2018, by Public Utility District No.1 of Oreille County, Washington, to fund capital improvements for the Box Canyon Hydroelectric project.

A statement by Friends of the Earth International calling for a radical systemic overhaul of global energy, food, political, and economic systems to prevent global warming from exceeding 1.5 degrees Celsius. The document argues that current incremental measures and 'false solutions' are insufficient and that a transition to decentralized, people-led renewable energy is necessary to achieve climate justice.

This fact sheet details a CAD 450 million green bond issued by Ontario Power Generation on June 22, 2018, to finance hydroelectric projects and other clean energy initiatives in Canada.

A fact sheet detailing a USD 305 million green bond issued by Brookfield Power NY Finance on December 31, 2017, to refinance a portfolio of hydroelectric facilities in the United States.

A statement by Amigos de la Tierra de América Latina y el Caribe (ATALC) expressing solidarity with the Lenca people and condemning a report by a mission hired by the FMO regarding the Agua Zarca project in Honduras.

This briefing by Friends of the Earth International argues that the pursuit of 'dirty energy'—including fossil fuels, nuclear power, and megadams—is causing severe environmental and social harm across Africa while failing to resolve energy poverty. The document highlights specific case studies of destructive energy projects in South Africa, Nigeria, Uganda, and Mozambique, and calls for a transition toward community-controlled renewable energy and 'energy sovereignty'.

This report by Friends of the Earth International examines the impacts of 'dirty energy'—including coal, oil, gas, nuclear, and mega-dams—across the African continent. It argues that these energy systems exacerbate climate change, cause severe health and environmental damage, and fail to provide universal energy access, while often benefiting corporate elites over local communities.

This case study assesses the economic impacts of climate change on the water and energy sectors within the Mpanga River catchment in Uganda. It focuses on the potential for conflict between hydroelectric power generation and other water needs (domestic, agricultural, and industrial) as climate change and socioeconomic development increase pressure on water resources. The study utilizes climate modelling and economic valuation to estimate future losses and evaluates the cost-effectiveness of various adaptation strategies.

This briefing by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) discusses the importance of integrated policy approaches for regional sustainable development, focusing on river basin governance. It uses the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) and the Yangtze River Economic Belt as primary examples of how multi-jurisdictional coordination and hydroelectric power can drive regional economic growth while transitioning toward green energy and environmental protection.

The report "RÍOS DEL PÁRAMO AL VALLE, POR URBES Y CAMPIÑAS" documents a project implemented between 2012 and 2015 by the Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) with USAID support. The project aimed to strengthen the capacity of Colombian regional environmental authorities (CAR) to integrate climate change adaptation into water resource planning using the Robust Decision Support (ADR) methodology and the Water Evaluation and Planning (WEAP) system. The work focused on several key basins, including the Otún, La Vieja, and Alto Magdalena rivers, as well as the broader Magdalena-Cauca macro-basin, demonstrating how technical modeling and participatory processes can reduce climate vulnerability and inform national policy.

This submission to the Manitoba Clean Environment Commission advocates for a strategic, integrated whole-basin management approach for the Lake Winnipeg and Nelson River basins to address climate change, nutrient loading, and water regulation.

This research paper describes the application of a nexus toolkit, utilizing WEAP and LEAP, to evaluate the interdependencies and potential conflicts between agricultural transformation and energy transition in Ethiopia's Lake Tana Sub-basin.

This case study examines the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP), a large-scale transboundary water transfer scheme between Lesotho and South Africa. While praised for its engineering, the project has faced significant challenges regarding corruption, social displacement, and the long-term impact of climate change on water security.