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Friends of the Earth International issued a statement denouncing the 'Masacre de Guapoy', an illegal eviction of the Guaraní Kaiowá people in Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil, on June 24, 2022, carried out by the Military Police.

Friends of the Earth International issued a statement condemning a June 24, 2022, massacre of Guaraní Kaiowá Indigenous Peoples by military police in Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil, during an illegal eviction from the Tekoha Guapoy Mirin Tujury territory.

This briefing by Zero Carbon Analytics examines the renewable energy landscapes of Egypt and Morocco within the broader context of North Africa. It details the region's high technical potential for solar and wind, the current dominance of fossil fuels (gas in Egypt and coal in Morocco), and the strategic shifts toward renewable energy and green hydrogen to enhance energy security and export potential.

This research paper by the Stockholm Environment Institute examines the strategies for Sweden's transition to a fossil-free transport and food sector to reach net-zero emissions by 2045, highlighting significant gaps in policy planning regarding rural populations and consumer behavior.

This research paper argues that China is leveraging African dissatisfaction with Western paternalism and the current global order to strengthen its relations with African nations during the Ukraine conflict. The author suggests that the war is accelerating a shift toward multipolarity, allowing China to position itself as an alternative partner that respects national autonomy and non-interference, potentially boosting its Global Security Initiative and diplomatic influence across the continent.

This report by Ember analyzes electricity generation and clean energy targets in the five largest ASEAN economies (ASEAN 5). It finds that while electricity demand is growing rapidly, the deployment of solar and wind power is lagging behind global averages and is insufficient to meet 1.5-degree climate pathways, with current 2030 plans projected to reach only 11% of total generation.

The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) and Aquatic Life® are conducting a pilot project in the Winnipeg River basin to test high-frequency sensors that provide near real-time freshwater data via mobile networks and satellites.

An assessment of 29 Dutch companies and financial institutions finds that none achieved high or reasonable integrity ratings for their climate targets. The 21 businesses assessed commit to an average emission reduction of 19%, falling short of the 50% reduction by 2030 needed for a 1.5°C pathway. None of the companies have publicly accessible, Paris-compatible decarbonisation plans, and the eight financial institutions reviewed continue to finance fossil fuel value chains and unsustainable agriculture.

The Climate Policy Initiative (CPI/PUC-Rio) report outlines a roadmap to make land transportation infrastructure in the Brazilian Amazon more sustainable. It identifies a strong link between road development and deforestation, noting that 95% of deforestation occurred within 5.5 km of roads until 2006. The report criticizes the current decision-making process for its lack of linearity and transparency, noting that 57% of primary documents for ten analyzed federal concessions were unavailable. Key recommendations include introducing a pre-feasibility phase, adopting a 'market access' approach to define indirect areas of influence, and establishing a single, georeferenced public database for infrastructure projects to better protect indigenous lands and conservation units.

The Declaration of the Conference for Democratic Renewal and Change, adopted on 2 July 2022, is a statement by over 300 individuals and representatives from more than 100 civil society, labour, business, and faith-based organisations. The document asserts that South Africa's constitutional democracy is under threat from corruption and state capture, and it outlines a programme of action to reclaim democratic integrity, reform the electoral system, and professionalise the public service.

This policy brief argues that Aid for Trade (A4T) is a critical tool for advancing sustainable development and addressing environmental crises. It proposes six pathways to 'green' A4T, emphasizing that developing countries and least developed countries (LDCs) must lead the prioritization of these resources to ensure a just and fair transition to a sustainable global economy.

The report analyzes the climate implications of the European Union's phaseout of Russian oil imports. It argues that while replacing Russian crude is complex due to refinery specifications, the EU has an opportunity to reduce supply-chain emissions by selecting lower-intensity alternatives and transitioning toward clean energy infrastructure.

This working paper reflects on the Future Resilience of African CiTies and Lands (FRACTAL) project (2015-2021) to identify principles for co-producing climate services aimed at climate-resilient urban development in southern Africa.

The Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (CAPE) submitted recommendations to the Government of Canada for the National Adaptation Strategy (NAS), emphasizing the need to integrate a planetary health lens to protect physical and mental health against climate change.

This case study describes the 'Pani Chautari' (water forum) process implemented by the Southasia Institute of Advanced Studies (SIAS) between 2016 and 2020 in Dhulikhel, Nepal. The initiative used evidence-informed, multi-stakeholder dialogues to address water scarcity and conflict, bridging the gap between scientific research and local policy-making to enhance urban water governance.

The Hong Kong Green and Sustainable Debt Market Briefing 2021, published by the Climate Bonds Initiative, analyzes the growth and composition of the GSS+ (green, social, sustainability, transition, and sustainability-linked) debt market in Hong Kong for the year 2021. The report highlights a significant expansion in green debt instruments, the role of the HKSAR Government in driving market growth, and the city's efforts to establish itself as an international green finance hub through the adoption of the Common Ground Taxonomy (CGT).

This report by the Climate Policy Initiative (CPI/PUC-Rio) proposes a 12-point action plan to decouple terrestrial infrastructure development from deforestation in the Amazon. The agenda focuses on three pillars: improving the public administration's decision-making process to anticipate socio-environmental analysis, enhancing the quality of socio-environmental studies, and increasing transparency in federal concessions.

This scoping paper by the Climate Policy Initiative analyzes the challenges and priorities for cities in decarbonizing the buildings sector to reach net zero carbon. It examines the drivers of building stock growth, technical mitigation solutions, and the financial instruments and policies required to scale these solutions, with specific deep dives into Nigeria and Indonesia.

This research paper describes the methodology and results of a study analyzing the correlation between mining royalties (CFEM) and socioeconomic development in the state of Pará, Brazil. Using a Fixed Effect design, the study examines outcomes in health, education, employment, income, and violence, as well as municipal fiscal expenditures and revenues.

This research paper describes the methodology used to analyze the correlation between mining royalties (CFEM) and socioeconomic development in the state of Pará, Brazil. Using a fixed-effects model, the study examines how these royalties impact health, education, employment, income, violence, and municipal fiscal spending.