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The Santa Rita Hydroelectric Plant in Guatemala's Alta Verapaz region was registered as a Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) project in June 2014 despite strong opposition from local indigenous communities. The document asserts that the project violated the Guatemalan Agreement on Identity and Rights of Indigenous Peoples, ILO Convention 169, and CDM Modalities and Procedures by failing to conduct proper public consultations. This lack of compliance is linked to severe human rights abuses, including the alleged deaths of seven people and repressive police operations against Q’eqchi´ communities. The project is funded by the Latin Renewables Infrastructure Fund (LRIF), with investments from the IFC (USD 15mln), SIFEM (USD 7mln), DEG, FMO, and AECID. Civil society organizations have filed complaints with the Compliance Advisor Ombudsman (CAO) and the IFC, demanding the withdrawal of financing and the cancellation of the CDM registration.

The Santa Rita hydroelectric project on the Dolores River in Alta Verapaz, Guatemala, was registered under the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) in June 2014 despite strong opposition from local Q’eqchi’ communities. The document reports that the project violated the Guatemalan Agreement on Identity and Rights of Indigenous Peoples, ILO Convention 169, and CDM procedures by failing to conduct appropriate public consultations. This lack of consultation and the subsequent project development led to severe human rights abuses, including the alleged extrajudicial killings of seven people, including two children, and violent police repression against indigenous families in August 2014. The project is funded via the Latin Renewables Infrastructure Fund (LRIF), with investors including the International Finance Corporation (IFC), which contributed 15 million dollars, and the Swiss Investment Fund for Emerging Markets (SIFEM), which contributed approximately 7 million dollars. In October 2014, civil society organizations filed a formal complaint with the Compliance Advisor Ombudsman (CAO) of the IFC, citing a lack of public consultation and the criminalization of opponents. The document uses this case to advocate for a human rights-based strategy in the 2015 climate agreement, noting that climate actions must respect and protect human rights.

The document argues that the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) should be ended by 2020 because it undermines domestic climate action, increases global greenhouse gas emissions through 'junk' credits, and violates human rights. It specifically urges UNFCCC Heads of Delegation and the ICAO Council to stop allowing CDM credits to be used for Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and aviation emissions targets.

The 11th GCF Board meeting resulted in the approval of the first eight funding proposals totaling USD 168 million for projects in Africa, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America. The Board adopted a monitoring and accountability framework for accredited entities, including a fee policy for public sector projects (7-10%) and a five-year re-accreditation cycle. While USD 10.2 billion has been pledged to the Fund, only USD 5.83 billion has been signed, with 14 countries yet to finalize contribution agreements. Additionally, the Board approved USD 14 million for readiness support and agreed to develop a strategic plan to be considered at the 12th meeting.

Lithium is a critical mineral essential for electric vehicle batteries and grid storage, with demand for these applications expected to reach 97% by 2035. While deposits are globally abundant, viable extraction is concentrated in the 'lithium triangle' (Argentina, Bolivia, and Chile) and Australia. The United States relies on imports for over 50% of its consumption as of 2025, with limited domestic production and processing. Extraction and processing cause significant environmental damage, including water depletion in arid regions and toxic contamination, disproportionately affecting Indigenous communities. Recycling remains limited but could potentially reduce the need for new mines by 25% by 2050.

The document details the essential role of critical minerals in clean energy technologies, the U.S.'s high import reliance, and the regulatory and economic barriers to domestic production. It highlights the environmental and human rights risks of mining, the potential for secondary recovery and recycling, and recent federal legislative and executive actions aimed at securing supply chains.

The Latin American Network of the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty Initiative has issued a statement condemning threats against Olivia Bisa, a defender of the Chapra territory and recipient of the 2025 Global Environmental and Climate Justice Award. The network demands effective protection measures for Bisa and her family, a diligent investigation into the threats, and guaranteed safety for those defending the Amazon. The document emphasizes the role of Indigenous Peoples as the 'first line of defense' against fossil fuel expansion and advocates for a post-extractive world.

A statement by youth leaders demanding a binding global Fossil Fuel Treaty to end the expansion of and phase out existing production of coal, oil, and gas. The signatories argue that fossil fuels are the primary cause of the climate crisis and call for a just transition that protects marginalized people and Indigenous rights.

A coalition of more than 150 civil society organizations is urging California to support Senate Joint Resolution (SJR) 2 (Gonzalez). This resolution calls for an end to fossil fuel expansion, a fair phase-out of coal, oil, and gas, and the establishment of an international Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty to address the climate crisis at its root. The signatories argue that because fossil fuels are omitted from the Paris Agreement, a specific international mechanism is required to stop production expansion and ensure a just energy transition, particularly for Indigenous Peoples and communities of color.

A coalition of health professionals, including the World Health Organization, advocates for a global Fossil Fuel Treaty to end the expansion of fossil fuel infrastructure and phase out existing production. The statement argues that burning fossil fuels causes millions of premature deaths via air pollution and drives a climate crisis that threatens healthcare systems, food security, and mental health. It emphasizes that these health burdens disproportionately affect the Global South, Indigenous peoples, and marginalized communities, and calls for a just transition supported by high-income countries.

The fact sheet advocates for a Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty to stop the expansion of coal, oil, and gas, specifically proposing that the Amazon biome become the first non-proliferation zone. It highlights the environmental and social damage caused by extractive activities in the region and outlines four key measures for the Amazon States: suspending new hydrocarbon exploration, guaranteeing indigenous participation and consent, generating local economic alternatives, and transitioning to a fair energy model. The document notes that a significant percentage of the Amazon rainforest in several countries overlaps with oil lots, with Ecuador having the highest overlap at 51.5%.

The fact sheet advocates for a Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty to stop the expansion of coal, oil, and gas, specifically proposing that the Amazon become the first such zone. It highlights the environmental and social damage caused by extraction in the region and calls for the suspension of new hydrocarbon research, the protection of indigenous rights through prior consultation, and a just energy transition supported by the Global North.

The fact sheet advocates for a Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty to stop the expansion of coal, oil, and gas, specifically proposing that the Amazon region become the first zone to prohibit such activities. It highlights the severe environmental and social impacts of extraction in the Amazon, noting that a significant percentage of the biome in several countries overlaps with oil blocks, with Ecuador having the highest proportion at 51.5%. The document calls for the suspension of new hydrocarbon exploration, the protection of indigenous rights through prior consultation, and a just transition to a new energy model supported by international financial cooperation.

The Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty Initiative submits that fossil fuel production is the primary driver of the climate emergency and therefore falls under the jurisdiction of human rights law. The brief contends that States have a duty of prevention to regulate, monitor, and phase out fossil fuels to protect fundamental rights, including the rights to life, health, and a healthy environment. It emphasizes differentiated obligations, arguing that wealthy, developed States must act first and provide support to less-developed nations. The document also advocates for a 'just transition' and increased transparency regarding fossil fuel reserves and production.

The document outlines various structural options for integrating principles into a Fossil Fuel Treaty, such as through dedicated provisions or preambles. It details 16 potential international law principles—including common but differentiated responsibilities, precaution, and just transition—explaining their legal nature, precedents in other treaties, and how they could be applied to regulate the phase-out of fossil fuel production.

The document critiques the use of biodiversity offsets and certificates, asserting that these financial mechanisms allow for the destruction of nature in one area to be compensated elsewhere, thereby serving capitalist interests rather than solving the biodiversity crisis.

This position statement from Friends of the Earth International addresses the role of protected areas within the context of the biodiversity crisis and negotiations for a new global biodiversity framework at the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD).

The document argues that carbon markets, offsetting systems, and carbon credits are 'false climate solutions' rooted in capitalism, neocolonialism, and extractivism. It asserts that these mechanisms often violate the rights of indigenous peoples and local communities, leading to land theft and environmental harm, and provides a framework to help these communities protect their rights and territories.

The report critiques the 'No Net Loss' (NNL) concept, asserting that it functions as a financial and accounting tool that permits the destruction of biodiversity in one location provided it is protected or restored elsewhere. It argues that NNL is fundamentally flawed because biodiversity is not interchangeable and that the mechanism leads to land grabbing and the violation of indigenous rights. The document further claims that NNL 'greens' the image of a fossil-fuel-dependent development model and pushes the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) toward market-based solutions, which the authors argue should be replaced by a priority on avoiding biodiversity loss entirely.

The document critiques the concept of 'no net loss' (NPN/NNL) and biodiversity offsetting, asserting that these mechanisms provide a 'green' image for a development model dependent on fossil fuels and nature destruction. It explains that NNL does not prevent loss but rather allows destruction in one area to be balanced by protection or restoration elsewhere through financial tools like biodiversity credits. The author warns that this approach leads to land grabbing, threatens the rights of Indigenous peoples and local communities, and risks the economic valuation of nature. The briefing calls for a transformational system change and the exclusion of NNL from the new Global Biodiversity Framework, advocating for the avoidance of biodiversity loss rather than its compensation.