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 UPDATES
[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...
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...
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.