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...
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...