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The document outlines the framework for green panda bonds—yuan-denominated bonds issued in mainland China by foreign entities to fund green projects. It details the regulatory roles of the PBoC, CSRC, and NDRC, the requirements for foreign issuers (such as solvency and credit reputation), and the specific steps for issuance, including the need for green asset identification and post-issuance reporting. It highlights that while the market is growing, with China being the second largest green bond market as of October 2018, green panda bonds represent less than 1% of China's total green bonds. The guide also notes the dominance of commercial banks as investors and the role of external verifiers in ensuring alignment with both Chinese and international standards.

The document outlines the process for foreign entities to issue green panda bonds—RMB-denominated bonds issued in mainland China with proceeds earmarked for green projects. It details the regulatory landscape, involving the PBoC, CSRC, and NDRC, and explains the dual requirement to follow both panda bond and green bond guidelines. The guide highlights the growth of China's green bond market, the role of domestic investors (primarily commercial banks), and the increasing use of RMB for cross-border settlements, particularly within the Belt and Road Initiative. It provides a step-by-step issuance process and lists key regulatory requirements for different market segments.

The document outlines the framework for green panda bonds—Renminbi-denominated bonds issued in mainland China by foreign entities for green projects. It details the regulatory roles of the PBoC, CSRC, and NDRC, the requirements for foreign issuers, and the step-by-step process for issuance, including the need for green frameworks and external reviews. As of October 2018, China was the second largest green bond market globally, with renewable energy accounting for over 60% of allocations.

The statement advocates for the UN General Assembly to recognize the right to a healthy and sustainable environment, noting that while over 100 national constitutions and various regional treaties already protect this right, the lack of global UN recognition creates a gap in the human rights protection regime. It asserts that such recognition would prioritize the prevention of environmental degradation and strengthen legal remedies against corporate and public policy failures.

The document addresses the tension between the need for increased energy access for social development and the environmental risks associated with fossil fuels and deforestation. It specifically examines whether bioenergy can serve as a viable, affordable, and environmentally sound alternative to oil, coal, and natural gas in developing regions.

CIEL argues that IDB Invest's Access to Information Policy must be rooted in democratic principles and international law to protect affected communities and environmental defenders. Key recommendations include eliminating fees for information requests, extending the disclosure window for environmental and social documents to 120 days before Board approval, and ensuring the policy aligns with the Escazú Agreement. CIEL also emphasizes the need for robust protections for indigenous peoples' free, prior, and informed consent (FPIC) and the safety of environmental human rights defenders in the region.

The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) critiques the International Energy Charter's draft Model Investment Dispute Prevention and Management Protocol, asserting that the instrument overreaches legally and could increase legal jeopardy for states in arbitration contexts. While supporting the development of internal state procedures for dispute management, IISD argues these should be based on guidance and good practice rather than a rigid legal instrument.

The Clean Air Task Force criticizes the EPA's proposed 2019 Renewable Volume Obligations (RVOs), noting that cellulosic biofuels account for less than 2% of the total mandate despite a congressional goal for them to represent nearly one-third. The organization asserts that the RFS allows corn ethanol and soy biodiesel to dominate the market, with increased soy biodiesel production contributing to deforestation in Southeast Asia and Latin America.

The statement contends that the legal proceedings against Lula da Silva are an extension of a 2016 coup that ousted Dilma Roussef, serving to protect the interests of conservative elites and transnational corporations. It links this political instability to the erosion of social rights, the influence of oil companies like Shell, Exxon, and BP on offshore legislation, and a rise in violence against human rights defenders and social movements in Brazil.

The report identifies three categories of barriers to the growth of adaptation and resilience companies in developing countries: context barriers (policy, institutional, and market environments), business model barriers (uncertainty of value-add, high costs, and lack of technical capacity), and internal capacity barriers (management and operational gaps). Through case studies of Planalytics and JBA Consulting, and a mapping of 41 TA facilities, the authors recommend a TA facility structure consisting of three support lines: Preparation (technology transfer and business planning), Partnerships (market development and stakeholder linkages), and Resilient Systems (policy studies and impact methodologies). This framework is applied to the design of the CRAFT Resilience Accelerator, a proposed USD 20 million facility linked to a USD 500 million private equity fund.

The IAI Directorate presented a draft outreach brochure to the Conference of the Parties in June 2018. The brochure outlines the IAI's role as a regional intergovernmental organization supporting 19 Parties in the Americas. Since 2006, the IAI has invested 33 million USD in scientific projects and 5.3 million USD in scholarships for Latin American scientists, training 2,000 professionals. The IAI focuses on global change—including climate change, biodiversity loss, and land use change—and supports research on ecosystem services, fisheries, forest conservation, and the impacts of environmental crises on human health and urban/rural communities.

The IAI Directorate is working to bridge the gap between scientific research and policy-making in the Americas by establishing relationships with multilateral environmental agreements, enhancing the capacity of member countries, and diversifying its funding sources. Key efforts include collaborating with the IPCC and UNFCCC, developing a sub-regional network for megacities in Latin America, and implementing an open data policy. The Directorate is also seeking to increase the visibility of the IAI through communication strategies and the hosting of the Belmont Forum Secretariat.

The document argues that public participation and access to information are essential for the effective implementation of the Paris Agreement, contributing to higher ambition and resilience. It outlines specific entry points for enhancing these procedural rights across several UNFCCC agenda items, including Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), Adaptation Communications, the Transparency Framework, the Global Stocktake, and Article 6 mechanisms. It also highlights the importance of regional frameworks like the Aarhus and Escazú Conventions and calls for improved engagement of observer organizations and the operationalization of the Local Communities and Indigenous Peoples Platform.

This practitioner's guide outlines a nine-step process for conducting local stakeholder consultations in climate mitigation projects. It emphasizes the necessity of meaningful public participation to avoid adverse impacts such as population displacement or resource privatization. The guide integrates international standards, including the right to Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC) for indigenous peoples, and provides checklists to validate that consultations are inclusive, transparent, and proportional to the project's impact.

The document outlines a nine-step process for conducting effective stakeholder consultations for climate mitigation actions, emphasizing the protection of human rights and the necessity of free, prior, and informed consent for indigenous peoples. It provides a checklist for project promoters to ensure transparency, inclusivity, and accountability throughout the project lifecycle.

The document explores the intersection of digital technology and human rights, arguing that current governance and educational models often prioritize corporate interests over civic empowerment. It advocates for a 'critical media literacy' that teaches youth to navigate digital ethics and the political economy of information. Case studies highlight the work of 'Coding Rights' in Latin America to translate human rights into digital code and analyze the restrictive media landscape in Albania, where corporate and political ownership limits press freedom. Additionally, it revisits the MacBride Report's vision of a New World Information and Communication Order to argue for communication as a fundamental human right and a tool for social development.

The IAI Directorate has engaged in several fundraising initiatives, including consultations with the Del Rio Family Foundation and J&M Philanthropy to develop a long-term funding strategy and pursue 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status in the United States. The IAI is implementing a crowdfunding mechanism via its website and PayPal, and has held strategic meetings with the Inter-American Development Bank (IADB) and CAF—Development Bank of Latin America to align projects and secure funding. Additionally, the IAI was selected to host the Secretariat of the Belmont Forum, which is expected to enhance its ability to reach donors and funding agencies.

CIEL welcomes the adoption of a binding agreement between most Latin American and Caribbean countries that codifies access rights to information, participation, and justice in environmental decision-making, aligning with Principle 10 of the 1992 Rio Declaration.

The document examines Chile's trade policy, highlighting its preference for bilateral and regional free trade agreements (FTAs) over certain plurilateral agreements. It details Chile's strategic shift toward services trade to compensate for a diminished manufacturing base and analyzes the economic rationale behind its participation in the Trade in Services Agreement (TiSA) and its non-participation in the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA), Environmental Goods Agreement (EGA), and Information Technology Agreement (ITA-II).

The document explores the crisis of professional journalism, highlighting the tension between commercial interests and the public interest. It analyzes the decline of trust in media, the impact of digital platforms and 'fake news', and the struggle of public broadcasters in Europe. Conversely, it highlights a resurgence of non-profit, digitally native public service journalism in Latin America and community-led 'communicative ecology' experiments in South Africa, while documenting the extreme dangers faced by investigative journalists in Mexico and Honduras.