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Carbon Market Watch argues that the ICAO's CORSIA scheme must be integrated into the Paris Agreement's transparency and reporting mechanisms. The author recommends that NDCs include sections on contributions outside the UNFCCC, that national inventories be adjusted to prevent double counting of offsets, and that aviation emissions and CORSIA progress be included in the global stocktake and synthesis reports.

The document is a formal request to the Department of Mineral Resources (DMR) to increase transparency by expanding the list of records automatically available to the public under section 15 of the Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA). The signatories argue that the DMR's 2014 declaration improperly limits access to specific categories of persons and excludes critical documents such as mining rights, environmental authorisations, and compliance reports, which are essential for affected communities to hold mining companies accountable.

In a speech to the UN General Assembly on September 20, 2016, Manish Bapna proposed three priorities for the Open Government Partnership: integrating climate and governance agendas, upholding governance standards to protect civic space, and expanding the open government movement to include subnational governments and a wider array of civil society groups.

The document argues that the draft Regulations unfairly place the burden of GHG emission calculations on data providers rather than the competent authority. It recommends shifting the data provider's role to reporting activity data at a facility level, expanding the scope of GHGs to include fluorinated gases, and ensuring full public disclosure of emission data to meet South Africa's obligations under the Paris Agreement and its Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC).

The policy brief argues that G20 countries should accelerate the phase-out of inefficient fossil fuel subsidies by adopting a clear timetable, increasing transparency through peer reviews, and ensuring targeted support for the poor. It highlights the success of voluntary peer review processes in APEC and the G20, and notes a growing international consensus—including commitments from G-7 countries to phase out such subsidies by 2025—to align fiscal policies with climate objectives.

The Centre for Environmental Rights and a coalition of civil society organisations express deep dissatisfaction with the South African government's implementation of the Open Government Partnership (OGP). They highlight a lack of a permanent dialogue mechanism, restricted access to information, and the narrowing of democratic space. The letter demands the immediate creation of a permanent, inclusive multi-stakeholder mechanism with specific membership and meeting requirements, threatening recourse through the OGP's Rapid Response Policy if demands are not met.

The report examines the shift in global climate governance from the top-down targets of the Kyoto Protocol to the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) of the Paris Agreement. It highlights the 'ambition gap' in current pledges and argues that the success of the agreement depends on integrating the actions of non-state actors—such as cities, regions, and businesses—into national frameworks. The document details specific subnational initiatives like the C40 network and Brazil's CB27, while providing a case study of Singapore's role in the negotiations.

The document analyzes the Paris Agreement's achievements and outlines a detailed pathway for operationalizing its ten core elements: mitigation, adaptation, loss and damage, finance, technology transfer, capacity building, transparency, global stocktake, compliance, and cooperative approaches. It emphasizes the need for clear accounting rules, scaled-up finance, and robust transparency frameworks to ensure environmental integrity and increase ambition over time.

The Centre for Environmental Rights (CER) has written to the Minister of Mineral Resources, requesting the public release of compliance monitoring and enforcement data for the mining sector. The CER argues that the lack of public data allows companies to hide poor environmental compliance, which negatively impacts local communities. Although a previous Minister stated in July 2015 that mining sector data would be included in the Department of Environmental Affairs' annual National Environmental Compliance and Enforcement Report (NECER), the 2014-2015 NECER published in November 2015 contained no such information. The CER seeks confirmation that the 2015-2016 NECER will include this data or asks when the Department of Mineral Resources will publish its own report.

The Centre for Environmental Rights (CER) has written to the Minister of Water and Sanitation to inquire about the delayed publication of an annual report on compliance monitoring and enforcement. The CER argues that public reporting is essential to prevent companies from hiding poor environmental compliance and to protect local communities near mines and industrial facilities. The request follows a September 2015 briefing where the Department indicated the report would be published in October 2015.

The Centre for Environmental Rights (CER) has written to the Minister of Environmental Affairs to address the absence of mining sector compliance data in the 2014-2015 National Environmental Compliance and Enforcement Report (NECER). Despite a July 2015 parliamentary commitment from the Minister of Mineral Resources that mining sector data would be included in the annual report published by the Department of Environmental Affairs, the CER notes that this information was missing from the November 2015 publication. The CER argues that the failure to make this data public allows companies with significant environmental impacts to hide their compliance status, which negatively affects local communities. The letter requests confirmation that arrangements are in place to include this data in the 2015-2016 NECER.

Dr. Daniel A. Reifsnyder describes the iterative process of drafting the Paris Agreement, emphasizing the shift toward a 'Party-driven' approach and the breakdown of the 'firewall' between developed and developing nations. He highlights the importance of the October 5 non-paper as a template for the final deal and details the agreement's core goals, including temperature limits and a robust transparency system.

The Green Climate Fund's Information Disclosure Policy mandates a presumption in favour of disclosure for all GCF information and funding activities, while defining specific exceptions for personal, legal, and confidential data. It outlines procedures for proactive disclosure via the GCF website, timelines for responding to information requests, and the establishment of an Information Appeals Panel (IAP) to review denied requests. The policy also specifies disclosure requirements for environmental and social reports based on project categories and sets a three-year review cycle for the policy's implementation.

This document is a manual produced by the Centre for Environmental Rights (CER) in December 2015 to comply with Section 51 of the Promotion of Access to Information Act, 2000 (PAIA). It outlines the CER's role as a non-profit law clinic, identifies the Executive Director as the head for PAIA purposes, and details the procedures, fees, and categories of records available to the public for accessing information held by the organisation.

Carbon Market Watch recommends that the Green Climate Fund (GCF) avoid the shortcomings of the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) by implementing strict criteria for additionality, sustainability, and social safeguards in its funding proposals.

The World Resources Institute states that while negotiators made significant strides in Bonn, a more vigorous pace is required to finalize a strong climate agreement in Paris. Progress was noted in mitigation, transparency, long-term goals, and the ratchet mechanism, though fundamental differences persist regarding adaptation and finance.

The document evaluates the Open Government Partnership (OGP) against other peer-review mechanisms like the APRM, UPR, and OECDA, highlighting the OGP's flexibility, civil society involvement, and potential for harmonisation with existing governance reviews to benefit African states.

The report evaluates the NRC's 2014 safety oversight, noting a decline in the number and severity of 'near misses' but criticizing the agency for withholding safety documents, retaliating against whistleblowers, and applying inconsistent oversight standards across different regions.

The guide outlines a process for civil society organizations to monitor adaptation finance, from analyzing national contexts and compiling international data to mapping funding flows and designing local tracking tools. It emphasizes the use of evidence-based advocacy to ensure funds reach the most vulnerable populations.

The document examines the legal proceedings between the Swedish state-owned company Vattenfall and the German government following the 2011 decision to accelerate the nuclear phase-out. It highlights the significant financial claims made by Vattenfall and criticizes the secrecy surrounding the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) proceedings, arguing that the public interest in transparency should outweigh confidentiality in cases involving billions in taxpayer funds and critical national energy policy.