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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Friends of the Earth Asia Pacific demands a thorough investigation into death of environmental human rights defender, Dilip Kumar Mahato
Friends of the Earth Asia Pacific urgently calls on the Government of Nepal to immediately launch an independent and thorough investigation into the murder of Dilip Kumar Mahato, which occurred early on 10 January 2020. We strongly condemn this tragic event, and...
Social Forestry and Agrarian Reforms in Indonesia
Indonesia is home to a diverse collective of traditional societies and an estimated 50 to 70 million members of indigenous or traditional communities. Many of these communities still maintain their respective traditional governance structures. Community members often...
Land Grabbing in Palestine and Community Resistance
The unlawful construction and expansion of settlements and their related infrastructure on Palestinian land are a defining feature of the Israeli occupation. Tens of thousands of Palestinian homes and properties have been demolished and at least 100,000 hectares...
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