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This research paper examines the role of product energy performance standards and processes and production methods (PPMs) in mitigating climate change and their interaction with international trade law. It argues that while energy efficiency standards are highly cost-effective and should be supported by trade regimes, PPM-based measures are more legally complex and controversial, particularly regarding their impact on developing country exporters and their consistency with WTO rules.

This report by Friends of the Earth International criticizes the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) for financing large-scale, export-oriented agrofuel projects in Latin America and the Caribbean. The document argues that these projects exacerbate social and environmental inequities, threaten biodiversity, and may increase greenhouse gas emissions due to land-use changes, rather than serving as a viable climate solution.

This 2008 research paper examines the concept of "embodied carbon"—the total CO2 emitted during a product's lifecycle from raw material extraction to delivery. It contrasts production-based emissions accounting with consumption-based accounting, noting that developed Annex B countries are typically net importers of embodied carbon. The paper discusses the potential for border carbon adjustments to address competitiveness imbalances but highlights significant legal uncertainties regarding non-discrimination principles in trade law and the technical challenges of data availability in developing nations.

This research paper examines the role of product standards, energy labelling, and processes and production methods (PPMs) in addressing climate change and their interactions with international trade law and the World Trade Organization (WTO).

An address by Ambassador Akuei Malwal of the Sudanese Embassy in Ethiopia, delivered at an Institute for Security Studies seminar on July 24, 2008. The speech argues that the International Criminal Court (ICC) Prosecutor's request for an arrest warrant against President Omer Hassan Ahmed El Bashir is politically motivated, violates state sovereignty, and threatens the fragile peace processes in Sudan.

This report by Friends of the Earth International criticizes the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) for financing large-scale, export-oriented biofuel projects in Latin America and the Caribbean. The document argues that these projects exacerbate social inequality, threaten biodiversity, and may increase greenhouse gas emissions due to land-use changes, while failing to alleviate rural poverty.

The action list from the Fifteenth meeting of the Conference of the Parties (CoP) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on 19-20 June 2008, details administrative decisions, budget approvals, and governance updates.

The document records the decisions made during the fifteenth meeting of the Conference of the Parties (CoP) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on June 19-20, 2008. The meeting focused on administrative governance, budget approvals, and organizational regulations.

The minutes of the Fourteenth Meeting of the IAI Conference of the Parties (CoP), held June 14-15, 2007, in Manaus, Brazil, detail the institutional review, budgetary approvals, and strategic planning of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research. The meeting focused on improving the translation of scientific research into policy-relevant action, renewing the Director's contract, and approving new human dimensions research projects.

The minutes of the 25th Executive Council (EC) meeting of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held on November 28-29, 2007, in Arlington, VA, USA. The meeting focused on the IAI's financial status, the results of an external evaluation by the AAAS, and the establishment of terms of reference for a new long-term strategic plan.

The Action List from the 26th Meeting of the IAI Executive Council (EC), held on June 17, 2008, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, details administrative decisions, approvals of previous reports, and recommendations to be forwarded to the Conference of Parties (CoP). Key actions include the endorsement of a joint capacity-building program with SCOPE and UNESCO, the nomination of a committee for SAC member elections, and requests for improved communication and outreach in the Caribbean.

This document is a participant list for the 26th Executive Council (EC) Meeting of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), which took place in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on June 17-18, 2008.

The IAI Executive Council Bureau report details the resignations of the EC Chair and 1st Vice Chair, the activities of the 2nd Vice Chair in attending various committees and workshops, and the status of the Director's contract renewal. It also notes staffing concerns involving INPE and outlines the work of the Financial and Administrative, Strategic Planning, and Rules committees.

This document is a budget request from the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) for the 2008/2009 fiscal year, including preliminary projections for 2009-2011. It details the funding required for the IAI Directorate's operations, scientific programs, capacity building, and administrative costs, while outlining the expected contributions from member countries.

This report by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) analyzes the sustainability of electronics and electrical equipment (EEE) supply chains in China. It examines the environmental and social impacts of the sector, from manufacturing and use to end-of-life disposal, and provides a comprehensive set of policy recommendations to transition China toward a 'green' e-product economy through regulatory reinforcement and international cooperation.

This 2008 report by the International Institute for Sustainable Development analyzes the sustainability of the electronics supply chain in China. It examines the environmental and social impacts of production, use, and end-of-life management, highlighting China's role as a global manufacturing hub and a primary destination for electronic waste. The document proposes three strategic pillars for the Chinese government: a national sustainable electronics strategy, a national e-waste strategy, and an international action plan for e-waste management.

This 2008 report by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) analyzes global forest product commodity chains with China as the central manufacturing hub. It examines how China imports primary raw materials from developing nations—specifically focusing on case studies in Mozambique and Russia—and exports finished wood products to developed Western markets. The report identifies a systemic failure in sustainability where capital from timber sales often fails to return to forest regeneration, leading to asset-stripping and illegal logging, exacerbated by poor governance in supplier countries and irresponsible corporate behavior. It provides a series of policy recommendations for the Chinese government to transition toward sustainable procurement, capacity-building in supplier nations, and international leadership in carbon accounting and legality verification.

This report, commissioned by the European Parliament, evaluates sustainability criteria for the proposed EU Directive on renewable energy, specifically focusing on liquid biofuels. It analyzes the potential for biofuel production globally and within Europe, the impacts of land-use change on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and the feasibility of using degraded lands for energy crops. The document provides technical critiques of GHG accounting methodologies and suggests harmonizing EU standards with international frameworks like the IPCC and UNFCCC to ensure environmental integrity and global equity.

This quarterly financial report for the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), dated May 31, 2008, details the institute's operational budget, program expenditures, and administrative status. It highlights a heavy reliance on four major contributors, the implementation of the Collaborative Research Network II (CRN-II), and challenges regarding the Host Country Agreement with Brazil.

The report details the findings and discussions of the Administration and Finance Committee (FAC) meeting held from May 5 to 7, 2008, in Toronto, Canada. The committee reviewed the proposed 2008/09 core budget, discussed the need to update the Host Country Agreement with Brazil to address tax exemptions and office space, and addressed operational issues including a cash theft and subcontracting challenges with INPE.