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The author contends that the EU must move away from criminalizing migrants and implementing neoliberal economic models in the Maghreb. Instead, the document proposes a cooperation framework based on reciprocity and ecological awareness, highlighting how environmental issues—such as desertification in coastal areas and water scarcity linked to fracking in Algeria—drive social instability and migration. It criticizes the 'Washington consensus' and the lack of international legal recognition for environmental refugees, who are estimated to reach 250 million by 2050. The text also notes that political instability, corruption, and bilateral conflicts between nations like Morocco and Algeria hinder regional cooperation and the development of interregional projects.

The document examines the ideological shift within European Green parties regarding the use of force, moving from 1980s antimilitarism and anti-nuclear activism toward a complex debate between strict pacifism and humanitarian interventionism based on international law.

The document defines a Green foreign policy as a holistic approach that prioritizes human rights, democracy, and environmental sustainability over narrow economic interests. It advocates for the reform of international organizations like the UN and the Bretton Woods Institutions to increase transparency and representation for the Global South. The framework emphasizes the strengthening of international law, specifically the International Criminal Court, and supports restrictive weapons export policies and UN-mandated military interventions. It also calls for a development agenda that links environmental sustainability with social inclusion and conflict prevention through the 'Responsibilities to Protect' (R2P) framework.

The report argues that China's transition to a low-carbon economy requires significant funding, estimated at RMB2 trillion annually, which can be partially met by growing a green bonds market. It recommends establishing a 'Green Bond Market Development Committee' to create China-specific green definitions based on the CBRC's Green Credit Reporting Instruction and a government-approved supervisory entity for third-party verification. Policy recommendations include providing corporate tax credits for interest on green bonds, establishing partial credit guarantees for green municipal and PPP project bonds, and expanding R-QFII and QFII quotas specifically for green investments. The report emphasizes that green bonds should be earmarked for specific projects rather than entity-level credentials to maximize market scale and transparency.

The document details the methodology for 'The Natural Gas Gamble' report, utilizing a modified National Energy Modeling System (NEMS) to compare three primary policy scenarios: Business as Usual, a Carbon Standard, and a Carbon Standard combined with renewable energy and energy efficiency policies. It outlines specific adjustments made to U.S. Department of Energy assumptions regarding capital costs and capacity factors for various energy technologies, including wind, solar, nuclear, and carbon capture and storage. Additionally, it describes sensitivity analyses based on high and low natural gas price projections and explains the calculations used to determine the social costs of carbon and the health benefits of reducing sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides.

A group of organisations calls on the European Union to ensure that its external actions on climate change fully respect and promote human rights. The letter highlights the importance of maintaining human rights language in the 2015 international climate treaty and suggests that the EU's Strategic Framework and Action Plan on Human Rights and Democracy should explicitly support these objectives.

The author contends that increasing security measures and restricting liberties in response to terrorist attacks in Paris and elsewhere is ineffective and risks further marginalizing religious groups. The text highlights the rise of far-right movements like Pegida in Germany and the AfD, as well as the growth of populist discourse in Austria, the Netherlands, Sweden, and Denmark. It argues that structural issues—such as the 'apartheid' between French cities and banlieues, youth unemployment, and resource tensions—drive instability. The document advocates for a strategy based on education, equal rights for minorities, and the reinforcement of universal values of freedom and solidarity to combat extremism.

The author contends that while concerns about double standards in terrorism and the targeting of Islam by publications like Charlie Hebdo are legitimate, the solution lies in upholding liberal values and the rule of law. The text argues that Islamic fanaticism fuels anti-immigrant bigotry and that the 'Je Suis Charlie' movement represented a genuine expression of solidarity and a defense of civil liberties. It concludes that the state must protect citizens from terrorism without succumbing to authoritarian 'national security state' measures, emphasizing the need for minority participation and transparency.

The author draws parallels between the antisemitic propaganda of the 1920s and 30s and contemporary Islamophobia in Germany, specifically citing the rhetoric used against Muslims in the Neukölln district of Berlin and by groups like Pegida. The text highlights a rise in violence, including the burning of mosques in Germany and Sweden, and calls for political leaders and media editors to recognize Islamophobia as a form of racism. It promotes the Salaam-Schalom Initiative as a model for peaceful coexistence between Jewish, Muslim, and migrant communities.

The author argues that the border fence at the Evros river, praised by Prime Minister Antonis Samaras, has not stopped migration but merely shifted flows toward the sea, leading to increased arrivals on Greek islands and more deaths at sea. The text frames this as part of a wider European trend where leaders in the UK, France, and Germany adopt right-wing rhetoric to counter populist parties, which the author claims ultimately strengthens the far-right.

The report finds that Brazil's current public price risk mitigation policies are inefficient, providing only R$ 4 billion in gains despite a R$ 5.4 billion federal budget in 2013. Simulation results indicate that farmers would be willing to pay approximately R$ 50 billion to mitigate price risks for soy, sugarcane, corn, and coffee, suggesting a significant unmet market demand. The authors recommend that the Brazilian government move away from direct production purchases and instead subsidize private market instruments, such as put options, to improve agricultural productivity and economic growth.

The report finds that Brazil's current agricultural price risk policies are inefficient and cost-ineffective, providing only BRL 4 billion in gains despite a BRL 5.4 billion budget in 2013. It suggests that farmers would be willing to pay BRL 50 billion to avoid price risk for soybean, sugarcane, corn, and coffee. The authors recommend that the Brazilian government move away from direct output buyouts and instead incentivize market-based tools like sell options, similar to programs in the United States, the European Union, and the state of São Paulo.

The report analyzes the resurgence of the far right in Europe, arguing that 'mainstream' and 'extremism' are not opposites but exist on a volatile continuum. It provides case studies on parties such as the Front National in France, Golden Dawn in Greece, and Jobbik in Hungary, examining how they leverage crises—economic, political, or social—to gain legitimacy. The text highlights a trend of 'mainstreaming,' where extreme right ideas are adopted by centrist parties, and explores the role of leadership and organizational strategy in the growth of these movements.

The strategy assesses the vulnerability of Estonia's energy and infrastructure systems to climate change, identifying the electricity distribution network and small ports as particularly susceptible. It outlines a comprehensive set of adaptation measures across technical support systems, buildings, transport, and energy resources, with an estimated total implementation cost of approximately 1.3 billion EUR for the 2017–2030 period. The plan emphasizes increasing energy independence through domestic renewable sources and improving the resilience of buildings and transport networks to temperature extremes and flooding.

This guide, published by Natural Justice in December 2014, provides an overview of regional and international grievance and advocacy mechanisms available to indigenous peoples and local communities. It categorizes these tools into UN human rights systems, regional human rights systems, international and regional financial institutions, industry-specific standards, and other advocacy opportunities, detailing eligibility, processes, and potential barriers for each.

The author describes a shift in the climate movement following the failure of the 2009 Copenhagen summit, noting the emergence of a 'green, circular economy' and decentralized energy projects. It urges Green parties to represent these citizen-led demands—specifically the abandonment of fossil fuels and the increase of renewable energy—during the run-up to COP 21 in Paris to ensure that alternative, sustainable models become the political norm.

The document criticizes the Polish government's reliance on coal and its lack of a transition plan, warning that a sudden forced reduction in greenhouse gas emissions could lead to severe economic shock. It proposes a strategic alliance between ecologists, trade unions, and green businesses to overcome the current political impasse and ensure a 'just transition' that protects workers' rights while reducing emissions.

The document introduces the Adaptive Marine Policy Toolbox (AMP-Toolbox), developed under the PERSEUS project to bridge the gap between scientific knowledge and policy execution in marine management. The toolbox is specifically designed to support the requirements of the EU Marine Strategy Framework Directive (2008/56/EC), which mandates the use of an Ecosystem-Based Approach (EBA) to achieve 'Good Environmental Status' by 2020. The AMP-Toolbox provides a structured, four-level web-based framework—ranging from a five-step policy cycle to specific resources and models—that incorporates scenario planning, stakeholder involvement, and cyclical learning to handle environmental uncertainties and climate change impacts. While primarily aligned with EU directives, the authors note the toolbox's transferability to other frameworks like the Mediterranean Action Plan and the Black Sea's Strategic Action Plan. Future implementation will involve pilot testing in the Western Mediterranean, Adriatic, Aegean, and Western Black Sea to refine the tool based on real-world stakeholder feedback.

The Dhaka Roundtable brought together experts to discuss the future of the WTO in the face of evolving global trade patterns, such as the rise of mega-trade blocs and global value chains. Key deliberations focused on the viability of plurilateral negotiations as an alternative to the stalled Doha Round, the search for a permanent solution to public food stockholding, and the necessity of strengthening special and differential treatment (S&DT) for LDCs. Participants emphasized that LDCs face significant barriers to participating in global value chains, with LDCs accounting for only 8% of total value added. The summary also outlines the need to implement the Bali LDC Package, specifically regarding duty-free and quota-free market access and the operationalization of the services waiver, to ensure trade serves as a vehicle for socio-economic development post-2015.

The paper examines the relationship between climate change and disaster risk, arguing that while adaptation and DRR serve distinct purposes, they share a core goal of reducing vulnerability. It highlights how climate change drives disaster risk through extreme weather and how poor development practices can exacerbate this risk. The authors advocate for a risk-based approach and transformative change that addresses the underlying social and economic drivers of vulnerability, rather than focusing solely on event-based response.