On 22nd November, John Ruggie, UN Special Representative on business & human rights, issued his draft “Guiding Principles for the Implementation of the UN ‘Protect, Respect and Remedy’ Framework”.

This briefing assesses the potential to create 'green jobs' through significant public investment in green technology and infrastructure as a key component of stimulus packages - in contrast with the impact of investment in 'brown' jobs or tax cuts.

(Washington, February 9, 2009) – Over 50 of the world’s leading scientists, China experts, political and business leaders recommend immediate action to create a new, groundbreaking collaboration with China to address the urgent issue of climate change.  In a report released today by Asia Society’s Center on U.S.-China Relations and the Pew Center on Global Climate Change, these leading figures provide the Obama administration a new policy roadmap for immediate action with China.

Date: April 2006 A set of global best-practices for responsible investment.

This initiative promotes the growth and use of sustainable palm oil through co-operation within the supply chain and open dialogue with stakeholders.