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A statement from the Center for International Environmental Law and other civil society organizations urging the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) to adopt a robust accountability framework, including an independent Oversight Mechanism and clear requirements for Operational-Level Grievance Mechanisms, to ensure the protection of marginalized communities and the environment.

This position paper examines proposed May 2014 amendments to the REACH Annexes by the European Commission, aimed at improving the efficacy of nanomaterial registration within the European Union's primary chemical regulation framework.

A statement by the Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL) arguing that the chemical industry is attempting to undermine the ability of US states to enact protective toxic chemical legislation through the reform of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) and the Trans-Atlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP).

This position paper by the Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL) evaluates proposed amendments to the REACH Annexes intended to improve the registration and risk assessment of nanomaterials in the European Union. CIEL argues that nanoforms must be assessed and documented separately from non-nanoforms and calls for more rigorous characterization, mandatory testing for specific exposure routes, and the closure of loopholes regarding phase-in substances used in consumer products.

This 2015 position paper by the Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL) analyzes proposed changes to the EU's REACH regulation annexes regarding nanomaterials. CIEL advocates for stricter, more specific requirements for the characterization and separate evaluation of nanoforms, arguing that current proposals only cover minimum needs. Key recommendations include mandatory inhalation or dermal testing where appropriate, the removal of certain exemptions for bioaccumulation and long-term toxicity tests, and the requirement that all nanoforms be fully characterized before being grouped for risk assessment.

This statement, submitted by the Center for International Environmental Law and other organizations to the U.S. Secretary of State, provides recommendations for the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) to better align its operations with the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights and the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises.

A joint statement from eleven environmental organizations urging conferees to reject a provision in the Trade Facilitation and Enforcement Act of 2015 (H.R. 644) that would restrict the ability of the United States to address climate change in trade agreements.

A policy brief by the Center for International Environmental Law arguing that a specific climate provision within the Customs Bill would hinder domestic and international climate action, weaken the United States' negotiating position, and block potential trade cooperation benefits.

A statement by a coalition of development, environment, and social justice organizations expressing disappointment and concern over the Green Climate Fund (GCF) Board's decision to accredit Deutsche Bank and other large financial institutions.

The report argues that credit rating agencies may be artificially inflating the value of companies contributing to global warming by failing to account for climate risks, potentially repeating the systemic underestimation of risk seen during the credit crisis.

This research paper examines the use of amicus curiae submissions by civil society organisations (CSOs) to introduce community perspectives into investor-state arbitration, focusing on the case of Pac Rim Cayman LLC v. The Republic of El Salvador.

This report analyzes the use of amicus curiae briefs by civil society organizations (CSOs) to introduce community perspectives into investor-state arbitration, focusing on the case of Pac Rim Cayman LLC vs. the Republic of El Salvador. It details how the Mesa Nacional Frente a la Minería Metálica de El Salvador (La Mesa), supported by the Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL) and the Fundación de Estudios para la Aplicación del Derecho (FESPAD), used legal tools to challenge the jurisdiction of the arbitration tribunal and highlight the democratic debate over metallic mining and sustainable development in El Salvador.

A statement from a coalition of civil society organizations to the World Bank requesting a meeting to discuss recommendations for the third and final consultation phase of the Safeguards Review for the Environmental and Social Framework (ESF).

Carroll Muffett, President/CEO of the Center for International Environmental Law, issued a statement on May 12, 2015, supporting the Senate Democrats' decision to block a bill granting fast track trade negotiating authority to the President.

A letter from several international organizations to Member of the European Parliament Bernd Lange expressing concern that the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) could weaken public health and environmental standards for toxic chemicals, specifically endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs).

A joint submission by Accountability Counsel, the Center for International Environmental Law, and Friends of the Earth to the U.S. Secretary of State, urging caution regarding the endorsement of project-level grievance mechanisms (PLGMs) and providing a framework for their effective implementation within the U.S. National Action Plan on Responsible Business Conduct.

A multi-sectoral coalition opposes a proposed EU trade secrets directive, arguing that its broad definitions and lack of safeguards threaten freedom of speech, worker mobility, and public access to critical health, environmental, and food safety data.

This case study examines the World Bank's $400 million investment in the National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) for power plant expansions in Singrauli, India, highlighting failures in resettlement, environmental protection, and human rights.

A statement by the Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL) and partners criticizing the CITES permit system for failing to prevent the illegal export of Afrormosia timber from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), noting that 2015 export quotas remain high despite insufficient inventory data and widespread reports of falsified permits.

This briefing paper by the Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL) and CARE International argues that climate change is a critical human rights challenge. It examines how climate impacts and the responses to them threaten fundamental rights and provides a set of policy recommendations to integrate a human rights-based approach into the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) process.