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A case study on the implementation of a community-managed revolving fund in Nilgala, Sri Lanka, designed to reduce dependence on high-interest moneylenders and improve forest governance.

This report by Friends of the Earth Asia Pacific outlines the need to transform Asia's economic and political systems to address the dual crises of inequality and climate change. It advocates for the 'scaling up' of community-led, sustainable solutions and provides a ten-point set of recommendations for regional governments and institutions to ensure public service access, corporate accountability, and a transition to 100% renewable energy.

A statement by Friends of the Earth International announcing and celebrating the decision of the Uruguayan government to withdraw from the Trade in Services Agreement (TISA) negotiations following a successful public mobilization campaign.

A statement by three climate activists describing the eviction of a refugee collective in the Parisian suburbs and alleging a broader campaign of 'urban cleansing' by French authorities ahead of COP21 and the 2016 Football Euro Cup.

A statement by Friends of the Earth International (FOEI) calling for global solidarity with refugees, specifically addressing the crisis in Europe and the conflict in Syria, while outlining systemic root causes such as resource extraction and climate change.

A statement by Friends of the Earth International calling for global solidarity with refugees, specifically those fleeing the conflict in Syria, and outlining systemic changes needed to prevent future displacement, including climate justice and resource management.

Friends of the Earth International argues that the failure of Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) negotiations in Hawaii provides an opportunity for governments to abandon the deal, which the organization claims threatens public health, democracy, and the environment.

A statement by Friends of the Earth International alleging that Harvard University's investments in large-scale forestry plantations in Corrientes, Argentina, have caused ecological damage and deprived local communities of their livelihoods.

A statement issued in March 2015 by social movements and civil society organizations at the World Social Forum in Tunis, calling on governments to suspend the G8's 'New Alliance for Food Security and Nutrition' in Africa. The signatories argue that the initiative prioritizes corporate interests over small-scale farmers, threatens food sovereignty, and promotes land grabbing.

A March 2015 statement by a coalition of civil society organizations and social movements calling on African governments to cease engagement with the G8 "New Alliance for Food Security and Nutrition," arguing that the initiative prioritizes corporate interests over food sovereignty and the rights of small-scale producers.

A statement by Friends of the Earth International marking World Environment Day 2015, advocating for community-based biodiversity management and criticizing the privatization and financialization of nature.

A solidarity statement by Friends of the Earth International issued on April 24, 2015, marking the second anniversary of the Rana Plaza collapse and participating in a global feminist action to denounce economic violence against women and corporate abuses.

A solidarity statement by Friends of the Earth International issued on April 24, 2015, marking the second anniversary of the Rana Plaza collapse and participating in the World March of Women's 4th International Action to denounce economic violence against women and corporate power.

Friends of the Earth Japan and the Citizens Group to Watch Nuclear Regulations issued a request to Japan's Nuclear Regulation Authority (NRA) to halt the vetting of nuclear reactors for restart and fundamentally review safety standards following a Fukui District Court injunction against the Takahama nuclear power plant.

A statement by Friends of the Earth International highlighting the conflict between transnational corporations (TNCs) and human rights, specifically regarding environmental defenders and peasant farmers.

A statement by Friends of the Earth International criticizing the South African government's February 2014 decision to grant air quality standard postponements to major industrial entities, including Eskom, Sasol, and Engen, which the organization argues prioritizes corporate profit over public health.

A statement by Friends of the Earth International marking International Women's Day, emphasizing the intersection of gender equality, environmental justice, and the specific risks faced by women human rights defenders.

The Nyéléni Declaration, issued during the International Forum for Agroecology in February 2015, defines agroecology as a political and social framework for food sovereignty rather than a mere set of technologies. It positions agroecology as a necessary alternative to the industrial food system, which the document claims drives climate and environmental crises. The declaration outlines core pillars—including territorial rights, collective access to the commons, and horizontal knowledge sharing—and proposes strategies to protect agroecology from corporate co-optation and 'false solutions' like climate-smart agriculture.

The Nyéléni Declaration, issued during the International Forum on Agroecology in Mali in February 2015, defines agroecology as a political and social tool for Food Sovereignty and a direct alternative to the industrial food system. The document outlines the core principles of agroecology, rejects corporate 'co-optation' of the term through concepts like 'climate-smart agriculture,' and proposes a comprehensive strategy for promoting small-scale production, protecting biodiversity, and ensuring the rights of women, youth, and indigenous peoples.

A statement from a coalition of environmental organizations urging the Norwegian government to stop the dumping of toxic mining waste in its fjords, specifically citing plans for Førdefjord and Repparfjord.