AIPNEE is a regional platform for solidarity and support for Indigenous communities affected by State and corporate-sponsored extractive and energy projects implemented in their territories. Registered in the Philippines as a non-stock and non-profit association, it is a network of Indigenous defenders and their organizations working with or supporting the affected communities across Asia.
RECENT ACTIVITIES
Statement of concern and solidarity with Indigenous Peoples protesting the Siang Upper Multipurpose Project in Arunachal Pradesh, India
Update as of May 29, 2025: Advocate Ebo Mili has been found, but we are still concerned about his safety, as well as the safety and security of the Adi communities. We urge the Government of India to address the demands of the Adi communities regarding the proposed...
Solidarity message of Asia Indigenous Peoples Network on Extractive Industries and Energy for the 41st Peoples’ Cordillera Day
24 April 2025 Asia Indigenous Peoples Network on Extractive Industries and Energy (AIPNEE) together with its affiliate member groups in eight countries or territories in the region expresses solidarity with the Cordillera Peoples Alliance (CPA), its chapters and...
Indigenous Peoples Demand Reform of Global Certification Systems
Jakarta, Indonesia – Thirty two Indigenous leaders from thirteen countries have issued a declaration calling for fundamental reforms to global certification schemes that impact Indigenous Peoples’ rights. The document, released following a...
[BRIEFER] Offshore Wind Energy Projects in South India: Indigenous Coastal Communities Left in Dark
This briefer documents the concerns of Indigenous coastal communities with the offshore wind projects in the Gulf of Mannar in Tamil Nadu in South India. While the communities have limited to no awareness of the government processes and procedures regarding the...
Indigenous Peoples voice concerns on the revised Environmental and Social Framework of the Asian Development Bank
“Without strong safeguards, ADB-financed projects will continue to adversely impact Indigenous Peoples lands, livelihoods, and ways of life” The Indigenous Peoples Advisory Group (IPAG) issued a statement urging the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to strengthen...
Open letter to the Government of Indonesia, Perusuhaan Listrik Nasional (PT PLN), and KfW Development Bank
Urgent Concern regarding Human Rights Violations of the Pocoleok Indigenous Community for expansion of Ulumbu Geothermal Power Plant We, the undersigned organizations – Aliansi Masyarakat Adat Nusantara (AMAN), and Perhimpunan Pembela Masyarakat Adat...