The Asia Pacific region of Friends of the Earth is the most diverse region, encompassing groups from the global North and the global South. Member groups from the region are very active in community-based struggles against mining and other extractive industries. They work hand-in-hand with indigenous peoples, peasant farmers, and fisherfolk to secure sustainable livelihoods and fight against vulnerability to environmental disasters.
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Press Release for World Environment Day: Air Pollution is a silent killer in Sri Lanka.
Press Release from the Centre for Environmental Justice. The theme of the World Environment day 2019 is #Beat Air Pollution. Air pollution is one of the silent killer in Sri Lanka. According to the Health Authorities over 45% of the admissions of children to hospitals...
Does Spring Come To Stolen Forests?
Korean CSOs call on Korean Government and corporations to take immediate measures to stop serious deforestation and human rights violations in the palm oil industry Korea Federation for Environmental Movements (KFEM) and Advocates for Public Interest Law (APIL)...
VICTORY! UN Decides to Control Global Plastic Waste Dumping
VICTORY! 187 countries have just taken major step forward in curbing the plastic waste trade by adding plastic to the Basel Convention in Geneva Countries now have the right to know about and refuse plastic exported to their shores. #breakfreefromplastic...
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