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Friends of the Earth International (FoEI) provides a detailed critique and set of proposals to amend the first draft of the post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework. FoEI argues for more ambitious targets, such as increasing the goal for ecosystem area gain from 15% to 20% and reducing invasive species introduction by 90% instead of 50%. The organization emphasizes the need to halt biodiversity loss entirely rather than just slowing its rate, and advocates for the explicit inclusion of human rights, the rights of indigenous peoples and local communities (IPLCs), and the phasing out of highly hazardous pesticides. FoEI also proposes a new 'Goal E' focused on a comprehensive implementation mechanism and suggests that financial resources for biodiversity should be significantly increased, citing a need to address 4-6 trillion USD in harmful incentives.

The report documents a pattern of forced evictions, illegal chemical fumigations, and the criminalization of land defenders in eastern Paraguay, driven by the expansion of industrial soy production. It identifies US traders ADM, Cargill, and Bunge as primary conduits, linking these abuses to European meat processors 2 Sisters and Danish Crown. The document argues that voluntary sustainability initiatives and 'mass balance' certification schemes are insufficient to prevent the import of 'tainted' soy into the EU and UK, and calls for mandatory human rights due diligence legislation.

The document details a transdisciplinary project in Micaya, Bolivia, designed to combat the effects of climate change—specifically frosts, droughts, and soil degradation—through a 'dialogue of knowledge' between local wisdom and innovative technologies. The project implemented agroecological practices, such as community greenhouses and the use of zeolites, to increase food production and reduce pesticide reliance. Health assessments revealed severe nutritional deficiencies and genotoxic damage linked to pesticide exposure, while the adoption of agroecological methods increased vegetable production by approximately 30%. The brief argues that climate resilience is most effective when built through local engagement and intercultural dialogue, providing a replicable model for other high-Andean communities.

The document details a transdisciplinary project in Micaya, Bolivia, designed to combat the effects of climate change—specifically frosts, droughts, and soil degradation—through a 'dialogue of knowledges' between local ancestral wisdom and scientific technology. The initiative implemented community greenhouses, organic fertilizers, and zeolites to increase vegetable production by approximately 30% and diversify local diets. Health assessments revealed severe nutritional deficiencies, with over 80% of the population lacking vitamin B12 and nearly one-third showing genotoxic damage linked to pesticide exposure. The project argues that climate resilience is most effective when built from the territory through intercultural dialogue and the active participation of women and local authorities.

The report details how the cashew boom in Côte d'Ivoire has transformed diverse savannas into 'green deserts,' leading to significant primary forest loss and threatening endangered species like the Western chimpanzee. It highlights a dangerous trade-off where increased cash income from cashews has replaced traditional food crops, leaving rural households vulnerable to market crashes and food insecurity. Additionally, it documents health risks for factory workers, primarily women, who suffer caustic burns from cashew nut shell oil. The authors call for full supply chain traceability and stricter regulations in consuming markets like the US and EU to prevent deforestation-linked imports.

The guide outlines three primary actions to support bee populations: planting native wildflowers to provide a balanced diet, maintaining 'messy' areas of land to provide nesting habitats for solitary bees, and eliminating the use of systemic pesticides like neonicotinoids. It highlights that while honey bees are well-known, there are over 20,000 bee species globally, many of which are threatened by habitat loss, climate change, and agricultural chemicals.

The document dispels five myths about bees, emphasizing that while honey bees are well-known, they are a non-native domesticated species in North America and are not the only, nor necessarily the most efficient, pollinators. It highlights that over 20,000 bee species exist globally, with many native species in North America declining due to climate change, habitat loss, and pesticides. The text explains that bees are critical for ecosystem stability, as their extinction would lead to plant loss, soil erosion, and increased atmospheric carbon. It also details specific biological traits, such as 'buzz-pollination' used by bumble bees and the existence of stingless honey bees in regions like Australia and Mexico.