AIPNEE

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 Nusantara...

Joint Statement: 6th United Nations Responsible Business and Human Rights Forum, Asia-Pacific

Asia-Pacific Indigenous Peoples CaucusJoint Statement6th United Nations Responsible Business and Human Rights Forum, Asia-Pacific25 – 27th September 2024 We, the Indigenous Peoples participating in the 6th United Nations Responsible Business and Human Rights...

Indigenous Women and Youth Call for Urgent Actions for Just Energy Transition

PRESS RELEASE Thirty Indigenous women and youth representatives from nine countries across Asia gathered at the Regional Conference on a Just and Sustainable Energy Transition held from September 20- 22, 2024. The representatives discussed the challenges they face in...

Indigenous Peoples’ Rights at Risk: ICMM’s Position Statement Falls Short on Free, Prior, and Informed Consent

Public statement on adoption of the Indigenous Peoples & Mining Position Statement of the International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM)

Asia Indigenous Peoples Network on Extractive Industries and Energy (AIPNEE) and Right Energy Partnership with Indigenous Peoples (REP) strongly denounce the Indigenous Peoples and Mining Position Statement of the International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) adopted on 8 August 2024.

Indigenous Groups Slam ICMM’s Draft Mining Position Statement

June 19, 2024- Asia Indigenous Peoples Network on Extractive Industries and Energy (AIPNEE) and Right Energy Partnership with Indigenous Peoples (REP) have voiced strong objections to the draft of the Indigenous Peoples & Mining Position Statement of the...