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A statement by Friends of the Earth International calling for an end to atrocities in Palestine, the cessation of the Israeli occupation, and the establishment of full Palestinian sovereignty as prerequisites for a lasting peace.

A statement by Friends of the Earth International calling for the liberation of Palestine, the end of Israeli occupation, and the establishment of full Palestinian sovereignty. The document argues that current ceasefires are ineffective, humanitarian conditions remain catastrophic, and environmental damage is extensive.

An address by Dirco Deputy Minister Alvin Botes detailing South Africa's strategic foreign policy approach amidst a shifting geopolitical landscape. The speech emphasizes non-alignment, the role of multilateralism through BRICS+ and the G20, and the necessity of addressing regional security and climate change to protect national interests.

Friends of the Earth International issued a statement condemning the ongoing genocide and ecocide in Gaza and the West Bank, calling for an international mobilization to end Israeli impunity through military and energy embargoes.

A statement by Friends of the Earth International condemning the Israeli occupation's actions in Gaza and the West Bank, characterizing them as genocide and ecocide, and calling for international diplomatic and economic pressure to end the violence.

This research paper by the South African Institute of International Affairs analyzes UN voting patterns on Ukraine as of February 2025. It highlights a divergence between European demands for Russian accountability and the Trump administration's shift toward de-escalation, alongside a more strategic, pragmatic approach by Global South nations seeking diplomatic mediation over binary confrontation.

Friends of the Earth International issued a statement regarding the ceasefire in Gaza, arguing that while it provides necessary relief, it does not constitute peace, justice, or an end to the genocide and ecocide of the Palestinian people. The organization calls for a sustained ceasefire, the cessation of arms exports to Israel, and international support for the reconstruction of Gaza based on Palestinian sovereignty.

A statement by Friends of the Earth International regarding an official ceasefire after 472 days of conflict, arguing that the pause does not constitute peace or justice and calling for the reconstruction of Gaza and an end to arms exports to Israel.

A statement by Friends of the Earth International (FoEI) issued on Human Rights Day (December 10, 2024), calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and highlighting the intersection between climate justice and the liberation of Palestine.

A statement by Friends of the Earth International (FoEI) issued on Human Rights Day 2024 calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and highlighting the intersection of climate justice, human rights, and the Palestinian struggle.

Friends of the Earth International issued a statement on December 10, 2024, for Human Rights Day, calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and expressing internationalist solidarity with the Palestinian struggle.

This briefing by Zero Carbon Analytics examines the proposal to expand the contributor base for climate finance to include emerging economies. It argues that while some emerging countries already contribute voluntarily, mandating their contributions at the current rate of developed countries would only provide an additional USD 51.19 billion, which is approximately 5.12% of the estimated USD 1 trillion annual need for developing countries. The document emphasizes that developed countries must maintain primary responsibility and calls for clearer definitions of 'developed countries' and 'climate finance' during the New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG) negotiations at COP29.

An address by Dirco Minister Ronald Lamola outlining South Africa's foreign policy, which emphasizes active non-alignment, the centrality of Africa through Agenda 2063 and the AfCFTA, and solidarity with peoples resisting occupation in Palestine and Western Sahara.

A statement by Friends of the Earth International condemning the 16-year Israeli blockade of the Gaza Strip, describing it as a crime against humanity that has rendered the territory uninhabitable through the denial of basic resources and the destruction of agricultural and fishing lands.

A statement by Friends of the Earth International condemning the blockade of the Gaza Strip, detailing the resulting humanitarian and environmental catastrophe, and calling for an immediate end to collective punishment and the restoration of essential services.

Friends of the Earth International condemns the illegal blockade of Gaza since 2007 as a crime against humanity and a violation of international humanitarian law. The statement highlights a severe humanitarian crisis where 80% of the population depends on aid, 69% of youth are unemployed, and critical infrastructure is failing, with only 4% of water being potable. The organization calls for an immediate end to the blockade, the cessation of military operations, and the restoration of essential services and humanitarian access.

This report by Global Energy Monitor and its partners analyzes the global state of coal-fired power plants as of April 2023. It highlights a stark divergence between China, where coal capacity is expanding rapidly, and the rest of the world, where new projects are declining. While the report notes that the 'return of coal' in Europe due to the energy crisis was minimal, it emphasizes that current retirement rates are insufficient to meet Paris Agreement goals, particularly in non-OECD countries.

The Europe Gas Tracker Report 2023 by Global Energy Monitor analyzes the rapid expansion of gas infrastructure in the European Union following the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The report argues that a 'gas panic' has led to uncoordinated buildouts of LNG terminals and pipelines that risk creating massive overcapacity and locking the region into fossil fuel dependency, potentially undermining the EU's climate goals under the European Climate Law and the Fit for 55 package.

A statement by several African policy leaders criticizing the imposition of unilateral travel bans on Southern Africa following the detection of a COVID-19 variant, arguing that such measures are ineffective, economically damaging, and ignore the systemic inequities in global vaccine distribution.

This briefing by the Climate Policy Initiative (CPI) proposes a methodology to track incremental energy efficiency investments in certified green buildings. Using a global database of over 16,000 certifications from 2019-2020, the report argues that current green certifications are often inconsistent indicators of actual energy performance and that energy efficiency investments represent only a small fraction of total building construction costs.