ABOUT THE NETWORK

Asia Indigenous Peoples Network on Extractive Industries and Energy (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-profit organization, it is a network of Indigenous defenders and their organizations working with or supporting the affected communities.
To better highlight Indigenous Peoples’ concerns about extractive and energy projects, assert shared positions for the promotion of their rights, and expose abuses by States and businesses in those contexts, indigenous peoples in Asia initiated the establishment of the AIPNEE in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in March 2013.
Vision & Mission
Extractive industries and energy projects advance Indigenous Peoples’ rights.
Strengthen the promotion and protection of Indigenous Peoples’ rights, including their lands, territories, and resources, and self-determination, in the context of extractive industries and energy projects.
ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE OF AIPNEE
Steering Committee
The Steering Committee is the main decision-making body of AIPNEE. It is composed of country focal persons from the Asia region and focal persons from partner regional networks of women, youth and persons with disabilities. Led by AIPNEE Convenor, it is responsible for providing strategic direction and guidance to AIPNEE. It approves AIPNEE’s annual program and budget, organizational policies and guidelines. It is also responsible for fundraising and accountability of AIPNEE, and for outreach to new members, partners and allies and representation of AIPNEE in advocacy processes.
Committee Members
Johnson Jament
Association of Artisanal Fishers (AAF)/BlueGreen Coastal/Ocean Resource Centre India
Board Of Trustees
AIPNEE’s Philippine Board of Trustees is composed of citizens of the host country, as required by law, who have shown support for Indigenous Peoples and the goals of AIPNEE. The Board supervises and oversees financial management and reviews the audited financial reports of the AIPNEE Secretariat.