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This zine documents a cross-regional exchange between young environmental activists from Africa and Europe conducted by Friends of the Earth International between 2016 and 2018. It provides reflections on environmental justice, the impact of colonialism, and the challenges of building an inclusive, intergenerational movement, while offering practical educational tools for activists.

This report documents the outcomes of an interregional exchange between young activists from Friends of the Earth (FoE) Africa and Europe conducted between 2016 and 2018. The project aimed to strengthen the youth movement for environmental justice through 14 exchange trips, two regional meetings, and three interregional encounters, focusing on inclusivity, interregional solidarity, and the dismantling of systemic oppressions such as colonialism and patriarchy.

This zine documents a series of cross-regional exchanges between youth members of the Friends of the Earth (FoE) federation in Africa and Europe conducted between 2016 and 2018. It shares reflections on environmental justice, the impacts of colonialism, and the challenges of building an inclusive movement, while providing popular education tools for dismantling systemic oppression and mapping historical interrelations.

The Coal Atlas 2015, published by the Heinrich Böll Foundation and Friends of the Earth International, provides a comprehensive analysis of the global coal industry's impact on climate, health, human rights, and the economy. It argues that coal is the largest single source of carbon dioxide emissions and that a global transition to renewable energy is necessary to avoid catastrophic climate tipping points. The report details the environmental destruction caused by open-cast mining, the severe health risks associated with coal combustion, and the systemic use of subsidies and lobbying to maintain the industry's viability. It also examines the specific situations in major coal-consuming and producing nations, including China, India, the US, Russia, and Germany, while highlighting the rise of the 'carbon bubble'—the risk of fossil fuel assets becoming stranded as climate policies tighten.

This report by Friends of the Earth International analyzes the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP), the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), and the Trade in Services Agreement (TiSA). It argues that these 'new generation' agreements are part of a global strategy led by the US and EU to bypass the World Trade Organization (WTO), prioritize corporate interests over democratic decision-making, and dismantle social and environmental regulations.

This guide by Friends of the Earth International explains the causes and consequences of human-induced climate change, emphasizing the concept of climate justice and the disproportionate impact on poor countries, particularly in Africa. It criticizes the failure of governments to act due to the influence of powerful corporations and proposes systemic changes to transition toward a sustainable and socially just future.

A 2011 statement by Friends of the Earth International and partners rejecting the 'Principles for Responsible Agricultural Investment' (RAI). The authors argue that large-scale land acquisitions are driven by financial speculation, violate human rights, and threaten food security, calling instead for the prohibition of land grabbing and the promotion of food sovereignty and peasant-led agriculture.

The report 'Tiempos de Justicia Climática' by Friends of the Earth International argues that climate change is a matter of global injustice, where wealthy nations are primarily responsible for emissions while poor communities in the Global South suffer the most. It critiques 'false solutions' such as carbon credits, biofuels, and carbon capture, calling instead for drastic domestic emission reductions in industrialized countries, the abandonment of fossil fuels, and the payment of a 'climate debt' to developing nations through public funding and technology transfer.

The Africa Green Bond Toolkit is a practical guide developed by FSD Africa and the Climate Bonds Initiative (CBI) to assist African capital markets in issuing green bonds according to international standards. It outlines the structural differences between green and vanilla bonds, provides a step-by-step issuance process, and details the requirements for creating a Green Bond Framework. The guide emphasizes the role of external verification and certification to ensure transparency and attract institutional investors to climate-resilient projects across the continent.

This report by the CIFAR Alliance Investors Working Group explores how fintech innovations—specifically in data and digital infrastructure, online marketplaces, and insurtech—can scale climate resilience solutions for vulnerable communities in emerging markets. It presents 11 case studies of ventures that address both acute weather-related disasters and chronic long-term climate changes affecting livelihoods.

The 'Kit d’Outils d’Obligations Verte Afrique' is a practical guide developed by FSD Africa and the Climate Bonds Initiative (CBI) to assist African issuers in emitting green bonds. It outlines the structural similarities between green and conventional bonds, while detailing the specific requirements for the allocation of proceeds to environmental projects. The guide provides a comprehensive framework for the issuance process, including the development of a Green Bond Framework, independent verification, and post-issuance reporting, while highlighting successful case studies from South Africa, Kenya, and Nigeria.

The Venture Finance Portfolio document provides a detailed overview of various investment funds and venture-building platforms supported by FSD Africa and FSDAi. These entities focus on scaling climate-tech, gender-lens investing, and financial inclusion across Africa, utilizing a mix of equity, grants, and debt to catalyze private capital and drive sustainable economic growth.

This fact sheet describes the partnership between FSD Africa and the Digital Frontiers Institute (DFI) from 2016 to 2021, aimed at closing the digital finance skills gap in low-middle income countries to improve the scale and sustainability of digital payment systems.

The Governance Framework for Early-Stage Fund Managers and Investment Companies, published by FSD Africa, provides a comprehensive guide for early-stage alternative local capital providers in Africa to build sustainable governance structures. It outlines a phased approach to governance, distinguishing between 'foundational' measures for small, early-stage funds and 'expanded' measures for larger, more complex funds with institutional investors.

This guide by FSD Africa presents a regulatory response framework for insurance supervisors to manage systemic risks, developed from research across 31 countries following the impact of COVID-19 in sub-Saharan Africa. The framework consists of four phases: identifying the impact of the risk, implementing a response, monitoring efficacy, and adapting for future risks.

This briefing by E-Consult, coordinated by FSD Africa, examines the potential for establishing onshore financial centres in Africa to attract international capital and skilled employees. It evaluates existing hubs like Mauritius and Johannesburg and assesses the prospects for cities such as Nairobi, Kigali, Lagos, and Accra to become globally significant financial centres.

The Green Economy Coalition (GEC) is a global alliance of over 50 organisations dedicated to accelerating the transition to a green, fair, and inclusive economy. The GEC operates through a theory of change focused on global advocacy, collaborative policy across five thematic areas, the mobilisation of national dialogues via regional hubs, and the expansion of its network of allies.

The Green Economy Coalition (GEC) is a global network of diverse organizations—including charities, businesses, and researchers—dedicated to economic transformation based on five core principles: wellbeing, justice, planetary boundaries, sufficiency, and good governance.

The Green Economy Coalition (GEC) outlines its strategic framework to accelerate the transition to green, fair, and inclusive economies. The GEC positions itself as the largest global civil society alliance dedicated to ensuring that economic transformation respects environmental limits and promotes equity and inclusion.

A briefing by the Green Economy Coalition (GEC) outlining policy priorities for ministers to create green and fair economies, focusing on financial inclusion, support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and the application of natural capital strategies.