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This guide, produced by the Stockholm Environment Institute and the Pontifical Council for the Promotion of Integral Human Development, outlines the interconnected nature of the climate crisis, biodiversity loss, pollution, and social injustice. Inspired by Pope Francis's encyclical 'Laudato si', it calls for a fundamental shift from an exploitative relationship with the planet to one of care and stewardship, emphasizing the need for systemic economic changes and the protection of the most vulnerable populations.

A statement by the Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL) during the 53rd Session of the Human Rights Council, supporting the UN Secretary-General's report on the right to food and climate change and calling for a transition away from fossil-fuel-dependent industrial agriculture and risky geoengineering.

This guide, a joint initiative by the Holy See and the Stockholm Environment Institute, synthesizes current data on the ecological crisis to stimulate action and debate. Inspired by Pope Francis's encyclical Laudato si’, it addresses the interconnectedness of climate change, biodiversity loss, pollution, and social injustice, calling for a fundamental transformation of economic and social systems.

This report outlines a framework for a just transition away from large-scale meat production and consumption, specifically focusing on domestic meat markets in the Global North. It emphasizes the need for inclusive planning to protect vulnerable stakeholders and distribute costs and benefits evenly as policymakers implement regulatory and financial measures to reduce meat output.

This report outlines pathways for a just transition in the meat sector, specifically focusing on national markets in the Global North. It argues that while a shift away from industrial meat production and high consumption is urgently needed for climate, health, and biodiversity reasons, such transitions must be planned inclusively to protect vulnerable stakeholders and ensure equitable distribution of costs and benefits.

This executive summary from the Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL) examines the intersection of the fossil fuel and agrochemical industries. It argues that the production and use of synthetic fertilizers and pesticides contribute to biodiversity loss, human rights violations, and the climate crisis, while the industry promotes 'false solutions' like carbon capture and storage (CCS) to maintain fossil fuel dependence.

A joint statement by the Center for International Environmental Law and Pesticide Action Network urging the FAO to rescind its partnership with CropLife International due to conflicts of interest and human rights concerns.

This briefing by Friends of the Earth International argues that agroecology is a viable solution to combat global hunger and climate change, contrasting it with 'climate-smart agriculture,' which the author describes as a corporate-led 'false solution' that maintains industrial production models.

This policy brief by Friends of the Earth International argues that agroecology, rather than 'climate smart agriculture' (CSA), is the viable solution to combat hunger and climate change. It critiques the industrial agrifood system for its contribution to greenhouse gas emissions and corporate capture of policy, while promoting small-scale, diversified production as a means to increase climate resilience, reduce emissions, and strengthen food sovereignty.

This report by WWF South Africa examines the health challenges associated with unhealthy diets and food insecurity in South Africa. It explores the potential for collaborative industry initiatives between food manufacturers, retailers, government, and NGOs to address the 'triple burden of malnutrition' and the environmental impacts of industrial agriculture.

This fact sheet by Friends of the Earth International argues that industrial agribusiness is a primary driver of climate change and social inequality, advocating for agroecology and food sovereignty as sustainable alternatives. It specifically critiques 'Climate Smart Agriculture' (CSA) as a corporate-led 'false solution' that greenwashes industrial practices without challenging the underlying economic systems.

This fact sheet by Friends of the Earth International argues that industrial agribusiness is a primary driver of climate change and hunger, advocating for agroecology as a sustainable, equitable alternative. It critiques 'climate-smart agriculture' as a 'false solution' designed to protect corporate profits and maintain existing power structures while greenwashing industrial practices.

The Nyéléni Declaration, issued during the International Forum for Agroecology in February 2015, defines agroecology as a political and social framework for food sovereignty rather than a mere set of technologies. It positions agroecology as a necessary alternative to the industrial food system, which the document claims drives climate and environmental crises. The declaration outlines core pillars—including territorial rights, collective access to the commons, and horizontal knowledge sharing—and proposes strategies to protect agroecology from corporate co-optation and 'false solutions' like climate-smart agriculture.

The Nyéléni Declaration, issued during the International Forum on Agroecology in Mali in February 2015, defines agroecology as a political and social tool for Food Sovereignty and a direct alternative to the industrial food system. The document outlines the core principles of agroecology, rejects corporate 'co-optation' of the term through concepts like 'climate-smart agriculture,' and proposes a comprehensive strategy for promoting small-scale production, protecting biodiversity, and ensuring the rights of women, youth, and indigenous peoples.

Friends of the Earth International issued a statement rejecting the Roundtable on Responsible Soy (RTRS), arguing that its certification process provides a "façade of sustainability" for agribusinesses and energy companies while failing to address the systemic social and environmental damage caused by industrial-scale soy monocultures.

The International Federation of Friends of the Earth rejects the Round Table on Responsible Soy (RTRS), arguing that its certification process provides a 'greenwash' for multinational corporations and agribusinesses while ignoring the systemic social and environmental damage caused by industrial soy monocultures.

This report by Friends of the Earth International discusses the critical role of agricultural biodiversity within the UN Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), contrasting the diversity of peasant food networks with the narrow focus of industrial food chains and calling for agriculture to be repositioned as a tool for biodiversity restoration in the Global Biodiversity Framework.

This report by Friends of the Earth International argues for the reintegration of agricultural biodiversity into the UN Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), contrasting the biodiversity-rich peasant food web with the narrow industrial food chain.

This commentary by Mariann Bassey of Friends of the Earth Nigeria criticizes the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA), describing it as a corporate-driven initiative funded by the Rockefeller and Bill & Melinda Gates Foundations. The author argues that AGRA promotes a "technology push" focused on genetically modified organisms (GMOs), hybrid seeds, and chemical inputs to benefit agribusiness giants like Monsanto, rather than supporting agro-ecological approaches and food sovereignty for African smallholder farmers.

This report by Friends of the Earth International critiques the industrial agribusiness investment model, arguing that current trade and investment agreements prioritize corporate profits over food sovereignty and human rights. It advocates for a shift toward agroecology and the support of small-scale food producers to combat hunger and environmental degradation.