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This policy brief examines the conflict between the UNFCCC's principle of common but differentiated responsibilities and respective capabilities (CBDRRC) and the international aviation law's principle of equal treatment. It argues that 'contextual treatment'—which considers changing national circumstances and provides implementation assistance—offers a viable path to reconcile these opposing frameworks to regulate international aviation emissions.

This policy brief describes India's Perform, Achieve and Trade (PAT) scheme, a market-based energy efficiency mechanism targeting energy-intensive industries. Launched in March 2012 under the National Mission on Enhanced Energy Efficiency, the scheme uses plant-specific energy consumption reduction targets and tradable energy savings credits to reduce emissions and enhance industrial competitiveness.

Friends of the Earth International (ATI) issued a statement clarifying that Amigos da Terra Amazonia Brasileira, led by Roberto Smeraldi, is not a member or ally of the federation and is undermining the work of the official Brazilian member group, Núcleo Amigos da Terra Brasil (AT Brasil).

This report by Friends of the Earth International critiques biodiversity offsets and biodiversity certificates (credits), arguing that these market-based mechanisms serve as false solutions that normalize the destruction of nature and undermine the rights of Indigenous Peoples.

This report by the World Resources Institute evaluates how companies are addressing "cutting-edge issues" related to climate change and the transition to a low-carbon economy. It provides a framework of six key actions for corporate leadership and assesses progress and barriers across areas such as GHG reporting, target setting, and market adaptation.

This research paper provides a framework for designing a market-based, multi-sector cap-and-trade mechanism for the Midwest, following a 2007 agreement by ten governors to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.