Category: Resource

“Reclaiming the Narrative” summarized the struggles of environmental defenders in Cambodia, Myanmar, Thailand, Indonesia, and the Philippines. Together with its collaborating partners, the report highlighted the people’s collective experience in line with the defense of their communities and the environment.

Lia Alonzo of Asia Pacific Network of Environment Defenders (APNED) and Center for Environmental Concerns – Philippines (CEC) laid out what at stake for our environment in building large dams.

APNED stands together with its members and friends from Karen Social Action Network, a member of the Karen River Watch. We remain vigilant against the attacks towards our fellow environment defenders, and social movements for the environment, human rights, and indigenous peoples in Myanmar.

Since the past few days, the fisherfolk of Mumbai and Palghar have raised the slogan “EKACH JIDDAH VADHAVAN BUNDAR RADDAH” (The only demand: closure of Vadhavan port). Taking the stand that they will not allow the destructive Vadhavan port project, no matter how hard the Government tries, the fisherfolk from Colaba Mumbai to Zai in […]

Regional civil society network Asia Pacific Network (APRN) featured APNED’s article on dams.

Environmental defenders have held a vital role in peacefully ensuring the protection of our natural resources. However, the government and society have sometimes failed to afford them due protection, and they are increasingly faced with danger for their work.