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This briefing by the International Institute for Sustainable Development examines the evolution of international efforts to combat the illegal wildlife trade, focusing on the role and limitations of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES).

This report by the Green Economy Coalition (GEC) and Fundação Amazonas Sustentável (FAS) argues that the Amazon is 'too big to fail' and must transition from a 'deforestation economy' to an inclusive green economy. It details the systemic risks of an ecological tipping point and proposes the creation of the Amazon Green Economy Hub in Manaus to coordinate multi-stakeholder efforts, scale bioeconomy enterprises, and reform economic policies to value standing forests over land liquidation.

Interconexion Electrica issued Colombia's first green bond on August 13, 2020, raising COP140bn (USD38m) to fund two energy transmission projects on Colombia's north coast. These projects aim to connect wind and solar energy to the National Interconnected System. The issuer will provide annual sustainability reports tracking MW of renewable energy exchanged and environmental/social impacts.

This briefing from the IAI Directorate provides an overview of the financial status of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research for the 2019-2020 fiscal year, detailing party contributions, budget performance, and administrative controls.

This document, prepared by the Executive Directorate of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), provides a financial review for the 2019-2020 fiscal year and the status of member contributions as of April 30, 2020.

This commentary by the World Resources Institute argues that climate action is only politically viable if it is 'people-centered,' meaning it purposefully unlocks social and economic benefits, targets them to enhance equity, and ensures a just transition for workers and vulnerable communities. The document provides evidence that bold climate action can deliver significant global economic gains, job creation, and public health improvements while mitigating the disproportionate impacts of climate change on the poor.

This briefing note from the Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL) argues for the integration of procedural rights—specifically access to information, public participation, and access to justice—into climate governance and the implementation of the Paris Agreement. It highlights the roles of the Aarhus Convention and the Escazú Agreement in promoting environmental democracy and provides specific recommendations for the COP-25 agenda to ensure climate policies are inclusive, rights-based, and gender-responsive.

A statement by Friends of the Earth International condemning the 2019 Amazon wildfires, attributing them to the neoliberal policies of Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro and the expansion of agribusiness, mining, and logging.

Friends of the Earth International reports a record increase in Amazon forest fires in 2019, particularly in Brazil, where deforestation rose by 278% in July 2019. The organization attributes this disaster to the neoliberal policies of President Jair Bolsonaro, who cut environmental budgets by 95% and weakened surveillance to benefit agribusiness and mining. The document highlights the critical role of the 900,000 indigenous people in protecting the region's 3 million species and calls on international bodies, including the European Union, to stop complicity through trade agreements like MERCOSUR.

A statement by Friends of the Earth International condemning the 2019 Amazon wildfires, attributing them to the neoliberal policies of Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro and the expansion of corporate agribusiness, mining, and timber industries.

This technical annex assesses progress toward Goal 1 of the New York Declaration on Forests (NYDF), which aims to halve natural forest loss globally by 2020 and end it by 2030. The report finds that the world is not on track to meet these targets, as average annual global gross tree cover loss and carbon emissions from tropical forests increased between 2014 and 2018 compared to historical baselines, despite a decline in loss observed in 2018.

This technical annex assesses progress toward the New York Declaration on Forests (NYDF) Goal 2, which aims to eliminate deforestation from agricultural commodity production (palm oil, soy, paper, and beef) by 2020. The report finds that current efforts by governments and companies are insufficient to meet this target, noting a stagnation in new corporate commitments and significant gaps in reporting, transparency, and the inclusion of indirect suppliers.

The report details the proceedings of the 27th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (CoP-27) to the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held in Brasilia, Brazil, from June 5-6, 2019. The meeting focused on adopting a new 25-year Strategic Plan, addressing critical financial sustainability issues, and strengthening the integration of transdisciplinary science into public policy across the Americas.

The report details the proceedings and decisions of the 27th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (CoP-27) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held in Brasilia, Brazil, on June 5-6, 2019. The meeting focused on financial sustainability, the adoption of a new 25-year Strategic Plan, the revision of the Scientific Agenda, and the expansion of regional partnerships to better integrate science into public policy.

This report by the Center for International Environmental Law analyzes the June 2019 Climate Negotiations (SB-50) in Bonn, focusing on the integration of human rights into climate policies, the development of Article 6 mechanisms of the Paris Agreement, and the work of various UNFCCC constituted bodies.

This briefing note from the Center for International Environmental Law outlines the international legal frameworks and specific UNFCCC entry points for promoting public participation and access to information in climate policies. It emphasizes the need for procedural rights to prevent harm to communities, particularly within the mechanisms of Article 6 of the Paris Agreement, and suggests ways to enhance the inclusivity of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and the intergovernmental negotiating process.

The Report of the IAI Directorate Science-Policy details the activities of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) in bridging the gap between scientific research and public policy. It outlines the establishment of rules for the Science-Policy Advisory Committee (SPAC), collaborations with multilateral environmental agreements, and the policy impacts of the third Collaborative Research Network (CRN3) across the Americas.

This report from the Executive Directorate of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) details activities to bridge the gap between science and policy. It outlines the establishment of procedural rules for the Science-Policy Advisory Committee (SPAC), efforts to strengthen capacity within member states, and the policy impacts of the third round of Cooperative Research Networks (CRN3).

This report provides an overview of the financial status of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) for the fiscal year 2018-2019, detailing Party contributions, budget performance, and administrative updates as of April 30, 2019.

This document is a financial review of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) for the 2018-2019 fiscal year, detailing member state contributions, operational expenditures, and administrative updates provided by the Executive Directorate for the 27th Meeting of the Conference of the Parties.