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This report by Friends of the Earth International (ATI) documents various community-led struggles and achievements in maintaining biodiversity and food sovereignty across different global territories. It highlights the conflict between industrial monocultures, corporate land grabbing, and traditional agroecological practices, advocating for a model of development that respects natural cycles and ancestral knowledge.

This action list details the decisions made during the 33rd Meeting of the IAI Executive Council (EC) held on 26 June 2011 in Arlington, Virginia, covering administrative appointments, financial recommendations, and project funding.

The action list from the 32nd Meeting of the IAI Executive Council, held in June 2011 in Asuncion, Paraguay, details administrative approvals, the establishment of committees to determine the future location of the IAI Directorate, and efforts to strengthen member relations and visibility.

The document is a list of actions and decisions from the 18th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (CoP) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held in Asunción, Paraguay, on June 15-16, 2011.

The document records the resolutions adopted during the 18th Conference of the Parties (CoP) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held on June 15-16, 2011, in Asunción, Paraguay.

This action list details the decisions made during the 31st Meeting of the IAI Executive Council (EC) held on June 14, 2011, in Asuncion, Paraguay. The EC approved administrative items and recommended several financial and strategic matters for approval by the Conference of the Parties (CoP), including the 2011-2012 Core Budget, Country Contributions, and the Strategic Plan.

This document is a list of actions from the 31st Meeting of the Executive Council (CE) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held in Asunción, Paraguay, on June 14, 2011.

Minutes from the 31st Meeting of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) Executive Council, held on 14 June 2011 in Asunción, Paraguay. The meeting focused on financial reports, the potential relocation of the IAI Directorate due to administrative challenges in Brazil, and the development of the CRN 3 science program.

The Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) outlines its activities plan for July 2011 to June 2012, focusing on the renewal of its training and scientific programs, the establishment of a Centre of Excellence on water security, and the commencement of a MacArthur Foundation-funded project on biodiversity in the Tropical Andes.

The Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) outlines its activity plan for July 2011 to June 2012, focusing on renewing its scientific and training programs, launching new initiatives like the CRN3, and establishing a Center of Excellence for water security.

This briefing by the Climate Policy Initiative (CPI) examines the potential role of tax incentives in helping the German government achieve its goal of reducing primary energy demand in the building sector by 80% by 2050. The document compares international experiences with tax credits in Italy, the Netherlands, and the USA against the existing grant and loan programs provided by the KfW banking group.

This report evaluates information tools used to reduce energy demand in existing residential buildings, specifically focusing on thermal retrofits in Germany and internationally. It categorizes tools into three groups: those that raise awareness of benefits (e.g., detailed billing, smart meters, local leadership programs), those that assist in planning and investment (e.g., energy audits, online tools), and those that train professionals (e.g., certification schemes). Key findings indicate that normative feedback in billing and peer-to-peer networks are cost-effective, while the effectiveness of smart meters depends heavily on user education. The report emphasizes that the quality and independence of professional advice are critical for homeowner trust and investment decisions.

This 2011 anniversary briefing by Friends of the Earth International (FoEI) outlines the organization's 40-year history, its evolution into a global federation of 76 national member groups, and its strategic approach to environmental and social justice. The document details FoEI's shift toward addressing systemic neoliberal economic drivers and its commitment to a 'mobilise, resist, transform' framework to combat climate change, deforestation, and corporate power.

This report marks the 40th anniversary of Friends of the Earth International (FoEI), detailing its evolution from a small group of activists into a global federation of 76 member groups with over 2 million members. It outlines the organization's mission to achieve environmental and social justice by resisting neoliberal economic models and promoting sustainable alternatives such as food sovereignty and climate justice.

The minutes of the Eighteenth IAI Conference of the Parties (CoP), held in June 2011 in Asunción, Paraguay, detail the administrative, financial, and scientific progress of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research. The meeting focused on approving the FY 2011-2012 budget, adopting a one-year Strategic Plan, and initiating the process to select a new host country for the IAI Directorate. Key scientific developments include the endorsement of a virtual Center for Water Security and reports on regional climate impacts, such as extreme La Niña events in Colombia.

The minutes of the 18th Conference of the Parties (CoP) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held in Asunción, Paraguay, from June 15-16, 2011, detail the institute's scientific progress, financial challenges, and organizational restructuring, including the search for a new host country for its Executive Directorate.

The 2011 Scientific Program Report by the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) details the achievements of four scientific programs between May 2010 and April 2011. It focuses on the Cooperative Research Networks (CRN II), the Small Grants Program for Human Dimensions (SGP-HD), and an IDRC-funded project on land use in the Río de la Plata basin. The report emphasizes the integration of natural and social sciences to inform policy decisions regarding climate change, biodiversity, and water security across the Americas.

This Quarterly Status Report from the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) provides a financial and administrative update as of March 31, 2011, for the EC-CoP meeting in Asunción, Paraguay. It details the status of member country contributions, core budget expenses, cash reserves, and administrative updates regarding internal controls and host country agreements.

Minutes from the 32nd Executive Council (EC) meeting of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held on June 16-17, 2011, in Asunción, Paraguay. The meeting focused on the process for selecting a new host country for the IAI Executive Directorate, establishing a cooperation agreement with ECLAC (CEPAL), and discussing the CRN 3 program and strategic planning.

This report analyzes market trends and policy drivers within the international copper supply chain, specifically focusing on China's imports of copper scrap (Flow C) and primary copper mining products (Flow D). It examines the environmental and social impacts of these flows, the regulatory landscapes in key exporting and importing regions, and provides policy recommendations to improve sustainable development outcomes.