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A notification from the Executive Director of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) announcing the availability of preliminary reports from the 32nd Conference of the Parties (CoP-32) and the 57th Executive Council meeting (CE-57) for review and comment.

A statement by the Institute for Economic Justice criticizing the South African National Treasury's continued dominance over policymaking under the new Government of National Unity (GNU), arguing that its commitment to austerity and neoliberal fiscal strategies hinders economic growth and the provision of essential public services.

This country report analyzes the potential impacts of border carbon adjustment (BCA) schemes, specifically the EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), on Trinidad and Tobago. Based on research by IISD and the University of the West Indies – St. Augustine campus and stakeholder dialogues, the report identifies risks to export competitiveness and economic activity while suggesting that BCAs could incentivize a transition to cleaner energy if supported by international finance and technology transfer.

This report analyzes the potential impacts of border carbon adjustment (BCA) schemes, specifically the EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), on Brazil. Based on research and stakeholder dialogues, it identifies challenges regarding export competitiveness, compliance costs, and the need for international collaboration to balance climate goals with economic equity.

This document introduces a report by the Center for International Environmental Law regarding the negotiation timeline for a future plastics treaty. It highlights that while the United Nations Environment Assembly aimed for completion by the end of 2024, significant work remains, prompting an analysis of historical negotiation models such as the Minamata Convention, the Rotterdam Convention, and BBNJ.

Friends of the Earth International issues a statement condemning the repression of socio-environmental, feminist, labour, and Indigenous Peoples’ movements in Argentina following a demonstration on 12 June 2024.

Friends of the Earth International issues a statement condemning the repression of socio-environmental, feminist, trade union, and indigenous movements in Argentina following a protest on June 12, which resulted in over 600 injuries and 35 arbitrary detentions.

The Nature-Based Infrastructure (NBI) Global Resource Centre conducted a cost-benefit analysis of ecosystem-based adaptation in Costa Rica's Reventazón River basin to stabilize hydrology and secure water and energy supplies.

This report, co-authored by Stockholm Environment Institute researchers, provides the Colombian government with policy recommendations for the fair and progressive removal of subsidies for ACPM (diesel) as part of its energy transition strategy.

This research paper evaluates carbon sequestration and land use and cover (LULC) transitions in Thailand's Lower Songkhram River Basin (LSRB) using Land Change Modeler (LCM) and InVEST, comparing a business-as-usual scenario against a conservation scenario for 2040.

A statement by civil society organizations calling for transparency and accountability from the World Bank's International Finance Corporation (IFC) regarding its proposed Remediation and Responsible Exit Framework.

This policy brief by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) examines trade frictions arising from national plastic pollution measures implemented by World Trade Organization (WTO) members. It aims to provide recommendations for policy-makers to design regulations that reduce plastic pollution while avoiding trade disputes, particularly as UN member states work toward a legally binding international agreement on the full life cycle of plastics.

This research paper analyzes the formation and policy implications of South Africa's new coalition government, termed a 'government of national unity' (GNU), following the 2024 elections. It examines the ideological tensions between the African National Congress (ANC) and its partners, specifically the Democratic Alliance (DA), and how these frictions may impact domestic social and economic priorities as well as foreign policy regarding BRICS, Russia, and Israel.

This briefing from the Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) provides a legislative side-by-side comparison between current law, the House Agriculture Committee's amended text (May 2024), and the pending Senate version of the Farm Bill regarding the Community Wood Grant Program. The program, managed by the USDA Forest Service, funds community-led thermal wood energy systems and innovative wood product manufacturing facilities.

This briefing by the Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) provides a side-by-side comparison of current law and the House version of the Farm Bill regarding the USDA Office of Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production (UAIP). It details the office's mission to support urban and indoor farming, its climate-related benefits, and proposed legislative changes to its funding, grant eligibility, and pilot project scopes.

This report describes an innovative economic modelling approach developed by a consortium of research institutes to assist the Indonesian government in designing sustainable agrifood system policies to address food insecurity, malnutrition, and deforestation.

This research paper examines the impact of climate change on nature-based value chains in four arid and semi-arid counties of Kenya. Using the VC-ARID approach, the study finds that temperature variability and reduced water availability, combined with poor access to finance and climate data, threaten food security and economic stability. The authors argue for the integration of climate resilience into value-chain strategies through multi-stakeholder collaboration and improved climate information services.

This fact sheet provides a legislative side-by-side comparison of the Advanced Biofuel Payment Program under current law and the House Agriculture Committee's amended text from May 2024, noting that Senate text is pending.

This briefing from the Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) provides a legislative side-by-side comparison of the Local Agriculture Market Program (LAMP) under current law and the House Agriculture Committee's amended text from May 2024. It details the program's purpose, funding structures, and proposed changes to grant eligibility and application processes.

This working paper, developed by the Institute for Economic Justice (IEJ) and the East Cape Agricultural Research Project (ECARP), examines the beef industry in South Africa as a case study for a just transition in the food system. It analyzes how the industry's structure—characterized by a dichotomy between large-scale commercial production and smallholder farming—perpetuates socio-economic inequalities and ecological degradation, arguing that a market-led growth strategy is insufficient to address these systemic issues.