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Recommendations of the Indigenous Peoples Advisory Group for review of the Accountability Mechanism Policy Of the Asian Development Bank

We, members of Indigenous Peoples of Asia and the Pacific, Indigenous rights defenders, and representatives of Indigenous Peoples Organizations, having engaged in the ongoing review of the Accountability Mechanism (AM) Policy (2012) of the Asian Development Bank (ADB)...
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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...
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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...
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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.

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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...
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Indigenous Peoples’ Organizations submit joint commentary on ADB’s draft Environmental and Social Framework

Indigenous Peoples Rights International (IPRI), Right Energy Partnership with Indigenous Peoples (REP), and Asia Indigenous Peoples Network on Extractive Industries and Energy (AIPNEE) have collectively submitted a comprehensive commentary on the proposed...
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[Issue Brief] Philippines: The Struggle Against APSA 103

[Issue Brief] Philippines: The Struggle Against APSA 103

by | Mar 31, 2026

Indigenous Peoples in Itogon, Benguet - particularly the Ibaloi, Kankanaey, and Kalanguya - are intensifying their resistance against the proposed  expansion of gold and silver mining Itogon-Suyoc Resources, Inc. through the Application for Production Sharing...

Complaint filed against Hyatt Hotels regarding its involvement with the proposed five-star hotel project near Kaziranga National Park in Assam, India that impacts lands and livelihoods of Adivasi community

Complaint filed against Hyatt Hotels regarding its involvement with the proposed five-star hotel project near Kaziranga National Park in Assam, India that impacts lands and livelihoods of Adivasi community

by | Mar 30, 2026

A complaint was filed against Hyatt Hotels Corporation today with the U.S. National Contact Point (NCP) for the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises on Responsible Business Conduct, within the U.S. Department of State. The complaint concerns the activities of...