Asia Pacific Network of Environment Defenders

Who we are There is a rise in the number of killings and different forms of human rights violations of environment defenders in the Asia Pacific. These are happening in areas where there is opposition to projects such as large-scale mining, mega-dams and industrial plantations, which disrupt ecological balance and people’s lives. Environment defenders seek to […]

News and Updates

READ: 2023 Global Climate Strike Statement

March 3, 2023

There is only one world and environment. There is no planet b for humanity. Therefore, the time is now to defend mother earth. Along with it comes protecting and fulfilling our fundamental human rights, for without the world, we will cease to exist.

The environmental and climate movement rages on! We are relentless in our demands for justice, reparations, and accountability!

#ClimateJusticeIsSocialJustice

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We decry the ruling military junta in Myanmar!

February 3, 2023

Since the military junta took over Myanmar in 2021, it has put the country in peril. Alongside the calls of the United Nations to the international community, APNED also strongly denounces the rule and disavows its legitimacy.

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Resources

APNED Bulletin Issue #2

January 9, 2023

APNED Bulletin Issue #2 features essential news and information regarding environment defenders in the Asia-Pacific that strives to promote the right to a healthy environment in the region! Please get to know them more by reading our newsletter!

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APNED Bulletin Issue #1

January 9, 2023

APNED Bulletin Issue #1 features essential news and information regarding environment defenders in the Asia-Pacific that strives to promote the right to a healthy environment in the region! Please get to know them more by reading our newsletter!

The newsletter is available in English, Hindi, Khmer, Filipino and Bahasa.

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