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Friends of the Earth International argues that the COVID-19 pandemic is a consequence of a capitalist and neoliberal system that prioritizes profit over people and nature. To achieve a 'just recovery,' the organization proposes four principles: abandoning neoliberalism and austerity, enhancing multilateral cooperation and international solidarity, strengthening democracy and human rights, and addressing the structural causes of systemic crises (climate, biodiversity, food, and care). The document calls for the nationalization of key public services, the cancellation of Global South debt, a transition to 100% renewable energy under public or community control, and the implementation of agroecological food systems. It specifically emphasizes the need to protect the rights of Indigenous peoples, Black and Afro-descendant communities, and women, while ending the impunity of transnational corporations.

Friends of the Earth International argues that the COVID-19 pandemic is a symptom of a systemic crisis rooted in neoliberalism, capitalism, and patriarchy. The organization proposes a 'just recovery' based on four principles: abandoning austerity and neoliberalism, enhancing international solidarity, strengthening democracy and human rights, and pursuing a transformative system change. Key recommendations include the cancellation of Global South debt, the nationalization of key economic sectors, a transition to 100% renewable energy, and the implementation of food sovereignty through agroecology. The document emphasizes that recovery must not be a return to the pre-pandemic status quo but a shift toward an economy that prioritizes the sustainability of life and peoples' rights over corporate profit.

The document argues for a 'One Health' approach to prevent future pandemics by protecting ecosystem integrity and stopping the illegal wildlife trade, noting that 70% of new emerging diseases are zoonotic. It advocates for systemic recovery strategies, including 'farm-to-fork' agricultural approaches and sustainable supply chains for commodities like coffee, cocoa, and cotton. The text emphasizes the need for 'do no harm' standards in recovery investments, the scaling of green finance—citing that mangrove investments can yield $7 in economic benefits for every dollar spent—and the alignment of biodiversity goals with the Paris Agreement's NDCs and the Convention on Biological Diversity's 2030 goals.

The document argues that the rapid government action and public support seen during the COVID-19 crisis provide a momentum that should be used to implement long-term green recovery strategies rather than short-term fixes. It emphasizes the need for a clear EU-wide dimension to investments to lower finance costs and suggests that recovery packages must prioritize social equity and local self-sufficiency to reduce vulnerability. The paper highlights the importance of defining 'green' across different sectors and suggests that cooperation on technology transfers and intellectual property, similar to WHO initiatives during the pandemic, should be applied to climate and clean energy action. It also notes the tension between EU reindustrialization and the needs of the Global South, as well as the geopolitical implications for Border Carbon Adjustment proposals.

The statement criticizes Global North governments for declaring climate emergencies without implementing the systemic changes necessary to avoid catastrophe. It rejects 'false solutions' like carbon markets and geoengineering, advocating instead for a transition to 100% renewable energy managed as a common good by communities rather than corporations.

Friends of the Earth U.S. proposes a Green New Deal centered on a total transition to 100 percent renewable energy and ecological agriculture. The platform advocates for the rapid phase-out of fossil fuels, the elimination of subsidies for carbon-intensive industries, and the rejection of unproven technologies like carbon capture and geoengineering. It emphasizes a 'just transition' based on energy democracy, food sovereignty, and the protection of worker rights and frontline communities, while calling for the United States to address its ecological debt to the Global South.

The document analyzes the intersection of five major agricultural voluntary sustainability standards (VSSs) and gender equality themes. It finds that while VSSs can improve working conditions for waged women and promote children's education, they risk exacerbating gender inequalities if they prioritize cash crops over women's subsistence farming or increase women's unpaid labor burdens without providing childcare or gender-transformative training.

The document analyzes the intersection of voluntary sustainability standards (VSS), the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and gender equality in agriculture. It identifies six key themes—household food security, access to productive resources, education, unpaid domestic work, decision-making, and decent work—where VSS can either support or potentially hinder women's empowerment. The guide provides specific recommendations for development organizations to ensure VSS implementation is gender-transformative and does not exacerbate existing inequalities.

The statement by Friends of the Earth International asserts that the current economic system, driven by unlimited growth and profit, is the root cause of the climate crisis and associated social injustices. It advocates for a systemic transition involving the dismantling of capitalist accumulation, the implementation of a just energy transition with public and community ownership, the adoption of agroecology for food sovereignty, and the recognition of community rights over forests to protect biodiversity.

The statement asserts that the current economic system, driven by endless growth and profit, is the root cause of climate change and social crises. It calls for a transition to sustainable societies through the reclamation of politics, the dismantling of oppressive structures, and the transformation of energy and food systems toward community ownership and agroecology.

Friends of the Earth International asserts that the dominant economic system of continuous growth and profit is the root cause of the planetary crisis. The organization advocates for a systemic transition toward societies based on equality, reciprocity, and popular sovereignty, requiring the dismantling of capitalist logic and the implementation of feminist economics and agroecology. Key priorities include a just energy transition that removes fossil fuel dependence and corporate control, the recognition of community rights over forests, and the establishment of public services through tax justice and social ownership.

A civil society statement arguing that the EU's Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) promotes harmful agro-industrial farming and must be radically reformed. The authors propose a transformation based on four pillars: fair and diverse economies, environmental and animal welfare protections, support for public health, and accountable, participatory governance.

The document asserts that developing nations, despite contributing the least to carbon emissions, suffer the most from climate impacts. It argues that the Paris Agreement's goals can only be met if vulnerable communities are provided with sustainable energy resources and that the $100 billion annual climate finance pledge by wealthy nations is insufficient to protect lives and maintain development in health and education. The author calls for the mobilization of both public and private finance to build low-carbon economies in the global south, noting that developing and emerging economies invested $156 billion in renewables in 2015.

The report analyzes how the IAI transitioned its funding programs from a natural-science focus to a more interdisciplinary approach. It finds that simply changing funding requirements is insufficient; instead, a 'bundled' approach—including experiential learning, networking, mentorship, and connecting research to tangible problems—is necessary to overcome academic incentives that favor disciplinary work. The study highlights a significant increase in social science integration and South-South collaboration across its Collaborative Research Networks (CRN) and Small Grants Program on the Human Dimensions (SGP-HD).

A 2015 submission by the Global Campaign to Dismantle Corporate Power and Stop Impunity providing eight proposals for a legally binding international instrument regarding the human rights obligations of transnational corporations.

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.

This report provides an overview of nanomaterials, their impacts on health and the environment, the current market for nanoproducts, and regulatory initiatives for their management, with a specific focus on the Global South.

The Greens oppose the TTIP due to a lack of transparency, the potential for lowered consumer and environmental standards, and the use of Investor-State Dispute Settlement (ISDS) mechanisms. They argue that the agreement undermines multilateralism by setting global standards without broader international consultation and call for the inclusion of civil society and parliaments in the negotiation process.

The author examines how 'paralysing defeatism' and 'complacency' prevent the implementation of feasible mitigation and adaptation measures. He argues that personal responsibility for climate change is grounded in both prudence and ethics, particularly for those in the Global North who have benefited from industrial development. To counter inaction, the author suggests using local, concrete evidence of climate change and fostering solidarity with vulnerable populations to shift the cultural beliefs and habits that obstruct action.

The Clean Air Task Force (CATF) seeks to improve energy systems analysis to better characterize decarbonization pathways and their associated risks. Moving beyond traditional economic modeling, CATF advocates for an adaptive management approach that incorporates socio-political suitability, affordability, and environmental justice to ensure the feasibility of a zero-carbon energy system by midcentury.