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A March 2015 statement by a coalition of civil society organizations and social movements calling on African governments to cease engagement with the G8 "New Alliance for Food Security and Nutrition," arguing that the initiative prioritizes corporate interests over food sovereignty and the rights of small-scale producers.

A solidarity statement by Friends of the Earth International issued on April 24, 2015, marking the second anniversary of the Rana Plaza collapse and participating in the World March of Women's 4th International Action to denounce economic violence against women and corporate power.

This guide, published by Friends of the Earth International in December 2014, provides communities with information and strategies to resist 'land grabbing' by governments and corporations. It explains the conflict between customary and national land laws, outlines international human rights mechanisms for protection, and critiques common promises made by companies to justify land acquisition.

Amigos de la Tierra de América Latina y el Caribe (ATALC) issued a statement condemning the death of 21-year-old French environmental activist Remi Fraisse, who was killed by French gendarmerie explosive grenades during a protest against the Sivens dam project in Gaillac.

This report by Friends of the Earth International (FoEI) documents violence and human rights violations against environmental defenders between November 2011 and October 2013. It argues that these attacks are a global trend driven by a neoliberal extractive model that prioritizes corporate profit over the rights of nature and people. The document details various forms of repression—including criminalization, arbitrary detention, and targeted killings—and evaluates the effectiveness of international solidarity and legal strategies in protecting defenders.

A 2014 statement from JA! / Friends of the Earth Mozambique detailing the deterioration of civil society space, human rights violations, and government repression in Mozambique during 2013.

A statement by Amigos de la Tierra Mozambique / JA! reflecting on the deterioration of human rights, civil liberties, and environmental justice in Mozambique during 2013, and expressing goals for 2014.

This report by Friends of the Earth International documents 'environmental Nakba' in the Occupied Palestinian Territories, specifically the West Bank. It details how the Israeli occupation utilizes land expropriation, water control, toxic waste dumping, and nature conservation designations as tools for colonization and ethnic cleansing.

This fact sheet by Friends of the Earth International details the impacts of palm oil plantations developed by the Malaysian company Sime Darby in Liberia. It alleges that the company's land concessions violate Liberian laws and international human rights principles, leading to land grabs, deforestation, and the loss of local livelihoods. The document also identifies European financial institutions providing funding to Sime Darby and calls for the renegotiation of contracts to ensure community consent and environmental protection.

Friends of the Earth International challenges World Bank claims that land lease deals in developing countries reduce poverty and hunger, arguing instead that land grabbing displaces communities, fuels conflict, and prioritizes exports over domestic food security.

This fact sheet by Friends of the Earth International examines the financial backers of Wilmar International and contrasts the company's corporate social responsibility claims with reports of environmental destruction and human rights violations in Indonesia, Nigeria, and Uganda.

This report by Friends of the Earth International and the National Association of Professional Environmentalists (NAPE) investigates land grabbing in Uganda, with a primary focus on oil palm plantations in Kalangala. It documents how the acquisition of land by corporations and governments for commodity crops, carbon offsets, and oil exploration displaces rural communities, violates customary land rights, and causes significant environmental degradation and food insecurity.

This report by Friends of the Earth International (FOEI) documents global struggles and achievements in building food sovereignty and protecting biodiversity. Through case studies from Africa, Asia, the Americas, and Europe, it highlights the conflict between industrial agricultural models—characterized by monocultures, genetically modified organisms (GMOs), and land grabbing—and community-led agroecological practices. The document emphasizes the critical role of indigenous and peasant communities, particularly women, in conserving native seeds and managing forests to ensure sustainable local food systems.

This report by Friends of the Earth International (ATI) documents various community-led struggles and achievements in maintaining biodiversity and food sovereignty across different global territories. It highlights the conflict between industrial monocultures, corporate land grabbing, and traditional agroecological practices, advocating for a model of development that respects natural cycles and ancestral knowledge.

This report by Friends of the Earth International presents a collection of case studies from various global territories, illustrating the intersection between biodiversity and food sovereignty. It highlights the struggles of indigenous peoples, peasants, and urban populations against industrial monocultures, land grabbing, and genetic modification, while showcasing successful community-led models of agro-ecological production and sustainable forest management.

This report by Friends of the Earth International documents various community-led struggles and successes in maintaining biodiversity and food sovereignty across different global territories. It highlights the conflict between industrial agricultural models—characterized by monocultures, genetically modified organisms (GMOs), and land grabbing—and traditional, agroecological practices that respect natural cycles and ancestral knowledge.

This report by Friends of the Earth International examines the promotion and cultivation of jatropha for biofuels in Mozambique. It argues that the industry is built on myths regarding the plant's ability to grow on marginal lands and its resistance to pests, and warns that large-scale production threatens national food sovereignty and community land rights.

A joint statement by La Via Campesina and Friends of the Earth International supporting the proposals of UN Special Rapporteur Olivier De Schutter to the 17th session of the UN Commission on Sustainable Development. The document advocates for a transition from industrial agricultural models to food sovereignty, emphasizing the rights of small-scale farmers to land, seeds, and water while opposing the influence of transnational corporations and international financial institutions.

This statement, issued by La Vía Campesina and Friends of the Earth International, supports the proposals of UN Special Rapporteur Olivier De Schutter regarding the right to food and advocates for a model of 'Food Sovereignty' to replace industrial agricultural systems.

This report by Friends of the Earth International critiques 'net zero' strategies, specifically 'nature-based solutions', 'natural carbon removal', and 'carbon offsetting', arguing that they threaten food sovereignty, land rights, and agroecology.