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This document outlines the data methodology used by Ember to process National Energy and Climate Plans (NECPs) and historic energy and emissions data. It details the preference for 'with additional measures' (WAM) projections, the conversion of energy units, the mapping of UNFCCC and Eurostat categories to specific sectors, and the sources used for historic generation and greenhouse gas emissions.

This executive summary from Ember reports that while wind and solar energy reached a record 10.3% of global electricity generation in 2021, global electricity demand grew faster than clean energy could keep up with. This resulted in record-high coal generation and CO2 emissions from the power sector in 2021, driven largely by demand increases in Asia.

This executive summary from Ember reports that while wind and solar power reached a record 10.3% of global electricity generation in 2021, global electricity demand grew faster than clean energy could keep up, leading to record-high coal generation and CO2 emissions.

This briefing by Friends of the Earth International examines the European Union's contradictory approach to globalisation, contrasting the EU's support for enforceable corporate investor rights with its reluctance to support binding human rights protections for citizens.

Friends of the Earth International critiques a February 23 European Commission proposal on sustainable corporate governance, stating it is insufficient to end global corporate impunity. The organization calls for the EU to support a legally binding UN Treaty and argues that the current proposal fails to provide adequate judicial recourse for victims, citing land grabbing by Total in Uganda as an example.

This research paper by Friends of the Earth International criticizes the European Commission and EU member states for attempting to obstruct the UN Human Rights Council's efforts to establish binding rules for transnational corporations regarding human rights and environmental damage.

A report by Friends of the Earth International criticizing the European Union's opposition to a binding international treaty at the UN regarding the human rights and environmental responsibilities of multinational corporations.

This report argues that European transnational corporations frequently commit human rights and environmental violations globally while avoiding accountability, a process facilitated by EU trade, investment, and carbon permit policies that outsource negative impacts to the Global South.

Friends of the Earth International critiques the proposed EU sustainable corporate governance directive, arguing that while it introduces mandatory human rights and environmental due diligence (HREDD), it is currently insufficient to end corporate impunity and must be complemented by a UN legally binding instrument.

Friends of the Earth International argues that the proposed EU directive on corporate sustainability due diligence is insufficient on its own to end multinational impunity and must complement a legally binding UN instrument to effectively protect human rights and the environment across global value chains.

This report by Friends of the Earth International argues that agrofuels (biofuels) significantly increase food prices and volatility, contributing to global hunger and poverty. It highlights that international bodies like the World Bank and OECD agree that food prices are higher due to biofuels and recommend eliminating subsidies and mandates. The document also links agrofuel production to 'land grabbing' in Africa and human rights abuses in Indonesia, India, and Latin America, urging a shift toward food sovereignty and energy efficiency.

This October 2016 report by Friends of the Earth International argues that the current global trade and investment regime prioritizes the economic profitability of agribusiness over food sovereignty and agroecology. It details how neoliberal investment frameworks, including 'mega-regional' agreements and Bilateral Investment Treaties (BITs), undermine the ability of states to implement public policies that protect human rights and the environment, effectively blocking the transition to sustainable, small-scale food production.

The Coal Atlas 2015, published by the Heinrich Böll Foundation and Friends of the Earth International, provides a comprehensive analysis of the global coal industry's impact on climate, health, human rights, and the economy. It argues that coal is the largest single source of carbon dioxide emissions and that a global transition to renewable energy is necessary to avoid catastrophic climate tipping points. The report details the environmental destruction caused by open-cast mining, the severe health risks associated with coal combustion, and the systemic use of subsidies and lobbying to maintain the industry's viability. It also examines the specific situations in major coal-consuming and producing nations, including China, India, the US, Russia, and Germany, while highlighting the rise of the 'carbon bubble'—the risk of fossil fuel assets becoming stranded as climate policies tighten.

This fact sheet by Friends of the Earth argues that the European Union's Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) promotes industrial farming, environmental pollution, and corporate dominance over sustainable, healthy food production. It calls for a shift toward organic farming, local trade, and the prioritization of small-scale farms.

This fact sheet by Friends of the Earth International critiques the environmental policies and practices of the European Investment Bank (EIB), arguing that there is a significant gap between the Bank's official rhetoric on sustainable development and its actual investment activities.

This fact sheet by Friends of the Earth International describes the European Investment Bank (EIB) as a powerful yet 'invisible' public financial institution owned by EU member states. It argues that the EIB operates with significant legal obscurity and lacks the transparency, environmental standards, and public accountability found in similar institutions like the World Bank. The document details specific criticisms from NGOs regarding the EIB's lack of environmental expertise, its failure to support the Kyoto Protocol, and its resistance to public information requests.

This fact sheet critiques the European Investment Bank's (EIB) role in development, arguing that while it has increased lending to Africa, Caribbean, and Pacific (ACP) countries and established new regional offices, it prioritizes economic and technical metrics over sustainable development and poverty eradication. The document calls for the EIB to adopt binding social and environmental safeguards, increase public transparency, and align its practices with international sustainability standards.

This report by Friends of the Earth International critiques the industrial agribusiness investment model, arguing that current trade and investment agreements prioritize corporate profits over food sovereignty and human rights. It advocates for a shift toward agroecology and the support of small-scale food producers to combat hunger and environmental degradation.

This report by Friends of the Earth International analyzes the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP), the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), and the Trade in Services Agreement (TiSA). It argues that these 'new generation' agreements are part of a global strategy led by the US and EU to bypass the World Trade Organization (WTO), prioritize corporate interests over democratic decision-making, and dismantle social and environmental regulations.

This briefing by Friends of the Earth International examines the relationship between agrofuels and global food prices, arguing that biofuel mandates and subsidies contribute to price volatility and hunger. The document details how agrofuels divert crops from food production and strengthen the link between food and oil prices, while also highlighting the social impacts of 'land grabbing' in Africa and human rights abuses in Asia and Latin America.