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This written submission by Friends of the Earth International (FoEI) analyzes the 'Zero Draft' of a proposed UN legally binding instrument to regulate transnational corporations (TNCs) and other business enterprises in regarding human rights. FoEI argues that the Zero Draft is too weak, lacks direct obligations for corporations, and fails to provide effective mechanisms to end corporate impunity, calling for a revised version that prioritizes human rights over commercial interests.

Friends of the Earth International condemns the Israeli government's plans to demolish the Palestinian Bedouin village of Khan al Ahmar in the occupied West Bank, asserting that such actions violate international law.

Friends of the Earth International issues a statement condemning the attempted demolition of the Palestinian Bedouin village of Khan al Ahmar in the occupied West Bank, asserting that such actions contravene international law and facilitate the expansion of illegal Israeli settlements.

A statement by Friends of the Earth International and Friends of the Earth Asia Pacific condemning the killing of dozens of Palestinians by Israeli forces at the Gaza border on May 14, 2018, coinciding with the opening of the US Embassy in Jerusalem.

A statement by Friends of the Earth International and Friends of the Earth Asia Pacific condemning the killing of dozens of Palestinians by Israeli forces at the Gaza border on May 14, 2018, coinciding with the opening of the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem.

A statement by Friends of the Earth International commemorating the 41st anniversary of Land Day, detailing Israeli land confiscation in Palestine and calling for an end to settlement activities.

This research paper presents a high-resolution nationwide water supply model calibrated with 2010 data from Israel to determine optimal water extraction and pricing. The study suggests that desalination capacity was overbuilt and that current water economy legislation carries a significant welfare cost.

This fact sheet by Friends of the Earth International advocates for a binding UN treaty to hold transnational corporations (TNCs) legally accountable for human rights and environmental abuses, citing specific disasters in Asia and Palestine where voluntary commitments failed.

This directory, compiled by the Institute for Security Studies (ISS) with financial support from Denmark, provides an inventory of assistance and capacity-building programmes available to African states in chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) areas. It details the offers of nearly 50 states, various international and regional organisations, and civil society entities, primarily within the framework of UN Security Council Resolution 1540 and other international non-proliferation treaties.

This research paper by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) and the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ) analyzes the use of fiscal instruments within Intended Nationally Determined Contributions (INDCs) submitted to the UNFCCC by November 20, 2015. The review identifies trends in how countries employ fossil fuel subsidy reform (FFSR), clean energy subsidies, and carbon pricing to support low-carbon development and GHG mitigation.

This research paper by the South African Institute of International Affairs examines the potential of bond markets as an alternative to bank loans for financing large-scale infrastructure projects in Africa. It details various bond types—including municipal, corporate, sovereign, diaspora, and Islamic bonds—and analyzes the current state of bond markets in South Africa, Nigeria, and Kenya. The author argues that while bonds offer lower borrowing costs and avoid equity dilution, their growth in Africa is hindered by underdeveloped secondary markets, weak regulatory frameworks, and a lack of institutional investors.

This policy briefing by the South African Institute of International Affairs analyzes the behavior and voting patterns of African states within the UN Human Rights Council (HRC) between July 2010 and July 2014. It highlights a tension between the African Group's organized coordination and its diverse, often inconsistent, responses to human rights violations both within Africa and globally.

Amigos de la Tierra Uruguay/REDES issued a statement supporting the Uruguayan government's repudiation of Israel's offensive against the Palestinian population, calling for immediate diplomatic action, the cessation of hostilities, and a boycott of Israeli companies involved in the occupation of Palestinian territory.

A statement issued by a coalition of social movements and climate justice organizations meeting in Venezuela, condemning Israeli military attacks and the blockade of the Gaza Strip in July 2014.

A statement by a coalition of social movements and climate justice organizations meeting in Venezuela, condemning the 2014 Israeli military invasion and bombardment of the Gaza Strip and calling for an end to the blockade and the occupation of Palestinian territory.

A statement issued by Friends of the Earth International and a coalition of global civil society organizations meeting in Venezuela, condemning Israeli military attacks and a land invasion of the Gaza Strip in July 2014.

This briefing by the International Institute for Sustainable Development examines agricultural cooperatives as a model for inclusive investment. It details the types of cooperatives, their benefits for smallholders, the role of foreign investment in reducing risk and improving skills, and the necessary government support and legal frameworks to ensure their success without undue state interference.

This briefing argues that the international community should use the process of Syria's accession to the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) as a catalyst for a broader, holistic approach to weapons of mass destruction (WMD) disarmament, specifically within the Middle East.

This report by Friends of the Earth International documents 'environmental Nakba' in the Occupied Palestinian Territories, specifically the West Bank. It details how the Israeli occupation utilizes land expropriation, water control, toxic waste dumping, and nature conservation designations as tools for colonization and ethnic cleansing.

This report by Friends of the Earth International details ecological injustices and environmental violations committed by Israeli occupants in Palestine, specifically within the West Bank. The authors argue that environmental destruction—including water theft, toxic waste dumping, and the misuse of nature reserves—is an integral part of a broader project of colonization and ethnic cleansing, which they term an "ecological Nakba."