Aipnee, Author at AIPNEE | Asia Indigenous People's Network on Extractive Industries and Energy

Aipnee

Prabindra Shakya

Community Empowerment & Social Justice Network (CEMSOJ) Nepal

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

The Government of India has begun implementing plans to install 450 wind turbines in the ecologically rich Gulf of Mannar region in Tamil Nadu in the south of the country. In February 2024, the Government invited bids for the development of 4 GW (in four blocks of 1...

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...