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The report examines how the Center for Human Rights and Environment (CEDHA) and the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) adapted the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Guidelines, which were designed for businesses, for use in the non-profit sector. Both organizations found that while the Guidelines provided a valuable framework for establishing sustainability baselines and increasing staff awareness, they faced challenges with indicators tailored to resource-heavy industries and difficulties in collecting data within shared office spaces. The authors recommend that the GRI develop a specific 'CSO sector supplement' or 'service sector supplement' to better support non-profit reporting.

The authors propose using the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) to hold the United States accountable for climate change impacts on the Inuit. They argue that U.S. emissions, representing approximately 25% of global totals, have caused sea ice retreat and permafrost thaw, threatening Inuit culture and violating rights such as the right to life, health, and property. While the IACHR cannot mandate emission cuts or compensation, a formal finding of human rights violations would provide moral and political leverage and support future litigation.

The report argues that a free trade agreement (FTA) between the Southern African Customs Union (SACU) and Mercosur would offer limited static economic gains, as current trade flows would likely reinforce South Africa's existing comparative advantage in capital-intensive primary products. However, it highlights significant dynamic opportunities for industrial development through intra-industry specialisation, institutional collaboration on technology and small business policy, and the potential to discipline dominant upstream firms through increased competition. The author warns of risks in sensitive sectors, particularly motor vehicles and agriculture, where South Africa could become a 'periphery location' to Brazil's larger economy.

The document is a statement from several NGOs supporting a proposal by Brazil and Argentina to create a "Development Agenda" for the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). The signatories argue that intellectual property protection should be a tool for development rather than an end in itself, urging WIPO to align its activities with UN Millennium Development Goals. Key priorities include incorporating public interest flexibilities in norm-setting, facilitating technology transfer to developing countries, and ensuring the participation of stakeholders such as indigenous peoples, women, and small farmers.

This report by Friends of the Earth International asserts that environmental rights—including the right to a sustainable lifestyle, a healthy environment, water access, and food security—are integral to human rights. It details specific conflicts, such as the Ava Guarani's struggle for ancestral lands in Argentina, the impact of Shell's pollution in Curaçao, and the fight against GMO contamination in Mexico. The text criticizes neoliberal economic globalization for enabling multinational corporations to operate with impunity, often displacing indigenous populations and degrading ecosystems. It calls for a new ethics of environmental justice and the implementation of legally binding international conventions to protect marginalized communities from environmental aggression.

The document analyzes the intersection of international economic law and water management, arguing that trade and investment agreements often prioritize foreign corporate rights over public welfare and environmental sustainability. It highlights the 'tripwire' risk where the commercialization of water may compel states to export freshwater and discusses how investor-state dispute settlement (ISDS) allows corporations to challenge domestic regulations that affect profitability. The author emphasizes the need for developing countries to establish robust domestic regulatory frameworks before privatizing water services to avoid 'locking in' weak governance through international legal obligations.

The report by Friends of the Earth International examines the intersection of human and environmental rights, detailing case studies of corporate and state abuses. It advocates for a framework of environmental justice that includes the right to sustainable livelihoods, clean environments, water, and food security, while emphasizing the need for transparency, collective rights, and legal redress for climate refugees and ecological debt.

The Pangue/Ralco hydroelectric projects in Chile's Alto BíoBío caused severe disruptions to the Mapuche/Pehuenche people's semi-nomadic lifestyle and cultural ecosystem. The project sponsor, Endesa, and the Chilean government are accused of violating indigenous land rights and environmental laws, while the IFC faced criticism for failing to oversee social and environmental standards. After a decade of struggle and legal battles in Chilean courts and before the Inter-American Human Rights Commission (IACHR), a 'friendly settlement' was reached in 2003, providing reparations to affected families and commitments from the Chilean government to strengthen indigenous rights and environmental protections in the region.

The action list from the first day of the Eleventh Meeting of the IAI Conference of the Parties (CoP) on June 30, 2004, details the election of the Bureau, agenda modifications, and the accreditation of 16 member delegations.

The eleventh meeting of the IAI Conference of the Parties (CoP) resulted in nine resolutions covering administrative approvals, financial planning, and leadership elections. Key outcomes include the approval of the 2004/2005 Annual Program and Core Budget, the maintenance of current member country contribution values, and the establishment of a recruitment timeline and committee for a new IAI Director to be elected in February 2005. The CoP also elected members to the Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) and the Executive Council (EC) for the 2004-2006 period.

The document is a participant list for the IAI Forum held in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on July 1, 2004. It identifies attendees from various academic, governmental, and international organizations, including the National Science Foundation, the Meteorological Service of Canada, and the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), as well as the staff of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI).

The Eleventh Meeting of the Conference of the Parties (CoP) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research established its leadership, approved its agenda and previous meeting report, verified the credentials of 16 member delegations, and requested new nomination rules for the Scientific Advisory Committee.

The IAI Executive Committee's 19th meeting focused on administrative and financial governance, including the approval of the 2004/2005 basic budget and member contribution levels. Key decisions included forming a committee to select Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) candidates, reducing the frequency of the IAI Newsletter, and addressing personnel salary issues in Brazil. The committee also discussed the recovery of funds from project CRN 038 and the potential affiliation of CPTEC/INPE.

The document is a participant list for the 11th IAI Conference of the Parties (CoP) meeting held in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in 2004. It identifies representatives from various national governments, scientific institutions, and international organizations.

The Standing Committee on Rules and Procedures analyzed the proposed functions of the Executive Council (EC) Bureau and concluded that no changes to the EC's Rules of Procedure are required for their implementation. The analysis covered the Bureau's role in scientific and financial policy, the annual evaluation of the IAI Director, and the oversight of internal operations and working groups.

The Standing Committee on Rules and Procedures concluded that no modifications to the Executive Council's (EC) Rules of Procedure are required to implement the functions assigned to the EC Bureau. The Committee analyzed the proposed functions—which include providing opinions on scientific and financial policy, evaluating the Executive Director, and overseeing EC working groups—and determined they are consistent with existing authority and the IAI Agreement. While the Committee suggested minor wording clarifications for functions related to reporting and evaluation, it maintained that the current regulatory framework is sufficient.

The Action List from Day 1 of the Nineteenth Meeting of the IAI Executive Council (EC) on June 29, 2004, details administrative approvals, the formation of a candidate selection committee for the Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC), and the announcement of the IAI Director's resignation.

The Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) proposes an alternative budget for fiscal year 2004/2005 that reduces total requested funds by $28,303 compared to the previous year. A key change is the creation of a permanent Program Manager position, whose costs will be shared between the Basic Budget and the CRN II Program, transitioning to 100% Basic Budget funding by 2007/2008. The IAI warns that its operational sustainability is highly dependent on member countries paying their contributions on time, as cash flow analysis indicates that receiving less than 86% of committed funds would jeopardize the Executive Directorate's operations.

The IAI's 2004/2005 annual program focuses on institutional sustainability, the implementation of scientific research networks (CRN-I and CRN-II), capacity building through specialized institutes, and the improvement of its data and information systems via the Oak Ridge National Laboratory.

The 20th SAC meeting held in Ottawa, Canada, reviewed the progress of SGP I and SGP II projects and the CRN I program. The committee discussed strategies for synthesizing CRN I achievements, including the possibility of an edited book or special sessions at meetings like the IGU. Planning for CRN II and SGP III focused on encouraging applied science and expanding the reviewer database. The SAC also defined required expertise for upcoming member elections and discussed potential partnerships with US organizations such as NOAA for observation and monitoring systems.