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A report by Trend Asia detailing how the revised Spatial Plan (RTRW) for South Papua Province facilitates National Strategic Projects (PSN) for food and energy, leading to massive deforestation, the displacement of indigenous peoples, and the destruction of high conservation value areas.

A statement by Friends of the Earth International regarding the COP16.2 negotiations in Rome, arguing that current biodiversity financing mechanisms are unjust and that a fundamental systemic change in the global financial system is required to effectively combat biodiversity loss.

A statement from the Stockholm Environment Institute evaluating the Church of Sweden's forest inquiry, arguing that while the inquiry moves toward sustainable management and respect for indigenous rights, the Church could further strengthen its approach to avoid conflicts between forestry and reindeer husbandry.

This research paper provides a critical policy analysis of the Reindeer Husbandry Plan (Renbruksplan) in Sweden, evaluating its effectiveness in resolving land use disputes between Indigenous Sámi reindeer herding communities and large-scale industrial forestry.

This research paper examines the challenges and potential for renewable energy development on Navajo Nation lands, arguing that progress is hindered by a failure to account for tribal values, political dynamics, and complex regulatory procedures.

The Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (CAPE) provided testimony to the Standing Senate Committee on Energy, the Environment and Natural Resources on November 21, 2024, arguing that the oil and gas industry is a primary driver of Canada's greatest public health challenge. CAPE advocates for a moratorium on oil and gas development, asserting that industry-led technological solutions are insufficient and that a rapid transition to clean energy is necessary to protect human health and uphold Indigenous rights.

This statement from the Stockholm Environment Institute argues that the G20's green energy transition is at risk of failure unless the rights of Indigenous peoples are legally protected. It warns that ignoring these rights leads to 'green colonialism' and creates significant legal, financial, and reputational risks for governments and industries.

A statement from the Stockholm Environment Institute arguing that the G20's green transition requires the protection of Indigenous rights and the implementation of free, prior and informed consent (FPIC) to avoid legal, financial, and reputational risks.

This policy brief recommends that the Canadian government implement the Sustainable Jobs Act through joint governance, flexible definitions of sustainable employment, and increased Indigenous equity and ownership in clean energy. It emphasizes that for the energy transition to be just, it must advance Indigenous self-determination and provide comprehensive wrap-around supports for workforce development.

An open letter from 80 organizations, including the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment, urging Canadian political leaders to take urgent climate action and regulate the oil and gas industry following the Jasper wildfire.

This report presents design recommendations from an Independent Technical Advisory Group (ITAG) for the development of a Sustainable Finance Taxonomy for Aotearoa New Zealand. The proposed framework aims to mobilise capital toward a low-emissions, Paris-aligned future while restoring nature and upholding indigenous rights, with a strong emphasis on interoperability with the Australian taxonomy and the integration of iwi/Māori knowledge.

The Natural Justice Strategy 2024-2028 outlines a pan-African approach to securing social and environmental justice through the legal empowerment of Indigenous Peoples and local communities. The organization focuses on strategic litigation, policy influencing, and the protection of traditional knowledge to combat the impacts of the climate crisis and harmful extractive projects.

This briefing by Trend Asia argues that the UN Secretary-General's Panel on Critical Energy Transition Minerals lacks representation from communities directly impacted by the mining and processing of transition minerals. The document highlights the negative environmental and social consequences of 'green extractivism' in Argentina, Indonesia, and Guinea, and provides a set of recommendations for governments and companies to safeguard human rights and environmental standards.

The Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL) issued a statement of solidarity with peaceful protesters in Panama who are opposing metallic mining and a specific open-pit copper mine concession. CIEL condemns the use of force against demonstrators and journalists, calls for the protection of human rights, and urges the Panamanian government to postpone public forums regarding the Fourth Electric Transmission Line project due to ongoing public disorder.

The Stockholm Environment Institute argues that the proposed EU Critical Raw Materials Act risks exacerbating human rights breaches and 'green colonialism' against the Indigenous Sámi people in Northern Europe. While welcoming the inclusion of Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC) for 'strategic' projects, the authors identify critical weaknesses in the act's reliance on Member State bureaucracies, certification schemes, and the lack of resources for Indigenous participation. They propose three amendments: an EU-level oversight mechanism for grievances, mandatory FPIC standards for certification schemes, and a funding mechanism to support affected rights-holders during fast-tracked licensing processes.

This policy brief argues that cumulative impact assessments are essential for protecting Sámi Indigenous rights in Nordic countries, particularly regarding reindeer herding, and proposes 10 procedural principles to address regulatory failures in Sweden and Finland.

A statement by the Fokonolona guardians of the Indigenous Community Conserved Area (ICCA) on Sakatia island, Madagascar, opposing a land grabbing project by the company GREEN MADA LAND to build a hotel complex.

This report analyzes the 2022 activities of United Nations Human Rights Treaty Bodies (HRTBs) regarding state obligations in the context of climate change. It tracks the increasing frequency of climate-related recommendations in state review processes and examines specific trends in mitigation, fossil fuel regulation, adaptation, and the protection of vulnerable groups, including Indigenous Peoples and persons with disabilities.

This briefing by the Center for International Environmental Law and the Global Initiative for Economic, Social and Cultural Rights synthesizes the 2022 climate-related outputs of the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW). It details the Committee's focus on disaster risk reduction, adaptation, and the specific rights of Indigenous women and girls in the face of climate change and extractive industries.

This briefing by the Center for International Environmental Law and the Global Initiative for Economic, Social & Cultural Rights synthesizes the 2022 activities of the UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD) regarding climate change. It details specific recommendations made to the United States, France, and Cameroon, and discusses the potential for the upcoming General Recommendation No. 37 on the right to health to address environmental racism and climate-related health disparities.