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Indigenous and environmental groups in the Philippines oppose relaxing restrictions on foreign investments that will hurt the environment and local communities. "A paper published by the Legal Rights and Natural Resources Center (LRC) in 2023 revealed that 60% of mineral deposits and mining projects in the Philippines are located in ancestral lands. Mining is also linked to killings of environmental defenders, with rights organization Global Witness reporting that one-third of land defenders killed in the Philippines since 2012 opposed mineral extraction." Photo: AFP/Erwin Mascarinas Read further here: https://lnkd.in/e44sXU9v #SIRGECoalition #JustTransition #IndigenousRights #IndigenousPeoples #FreePriorAndInformedConsent #Environment #EnvironmentalJustice #FPIC #HumanRights

The UN Convention recognizes the cultural and spiritual significance of indigenous peoples' relationship with their lands. It emphasizes their rights of ownership, traditional land use, and participation in natural resource management. The text also highlights challenges faced by Indigenous communities, particularly in Zimbabwe, where rural communities can be evicted when valuable resources like minerals are discovered, exposing issues in community rights. Section 74 of the Constitution of Zimbabwe protects against arbitrary evictions and demolitions without a court order. However, Zimbabwe lacks comprehensive relocation and compensation guidelines, leaving communities vulnerable to mining projects. Recommendations include acknowledging indigenous peoples' existence, improving the implementation of decisions of the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights, and recognizing communal land rights. It's important to conduct evictions and relocations in line with the law to prevent mining companies from taking advantage of vulnerable communities.

#PeriploPacifico #TuesdayEdition July 2, 2024 Here are the key news and events reported today about the #Pacific region. #PicoftheDay is #Pohnpei, #Micronesia, known for its lush landscapes, ancient ruins, and stunning marine biodiversity. #PacificRegion - Seabed Mining Delay The start of industrial-scale seabed mining in the Pacific has been delayed. The International Seabed Authority (ISA) concluded that more time is needed to finalize the mining rules. This decision comes amidst growing environmental concerns and calls for a precautionary pause in mining activities. #Fiji - FijiFirst Party Deregistration The Fiji Elections Office has officially deregistered the FijiFirst Party. This move follows internal disputes and the resignation of key party members, including former Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama. The deregistration is expected to have significant implications on Fiji's political landscape. #PacificIslandsForum - US-China Relations Newly appointed Pacific Islands Forum Secretary General Baron Waqa has voiced a strong stance on keeping the US-China geopolitical contest out of the Pacific region. During a recent Talanoa session, Waqa emphasized the need for the Pacific to remain neutral and focus on regional unity and development. Stay tuned for more updates on the Pacific region!

🌍 The agreement between the EU and Rwanda raises concerns about mineral trafficking in the DRC. Transparency and traceability are essential for responsible exploitation of natural resources 💎🌿 #DRC #EU #EnvironmentalResponsibility #TraçabilitéDesMinerais

Today in Canberra I joined my colleagues Shadow Minister for Indigenous Australians, Jacinta Nampijinpa Price and Shadow Environment Minister Jonno Duniam to stand up for Australian resources and to call out the wrongful exploitation of cultural considerations to influence this weak Labor Federal Government. There are fears anti-mining activists are cynically using Indigenous people to launch legal actions against new mines. The most recent example was Labor deciding to listen to activists and reject a tailings dam for a NSW gold mine that had already passed environmental and cultural tests. Royalties and taxes from mining and resources companies pay the bills in Australia and benefit all of us. We need to get Australia back on track by withdrawing government funding of activist groups, and making it easier for new mines to meet their regulatory, cultural and environmental obligations. Queensland Resources Council Minerals Council of Australia

From a National Crisis to Political Rhetoric: The Lost Focus of #StopGalamsey The #StopGalamsey movement began as a critical and necessary call to protect Ghana’s natural resources, particularly our water bodies, from the severe impact of illegal mining. Galamsey has destroyed and contaminated our drinking water, disrupted livelihoods, and it threatens our nation's environmental and economic sustainability. However, what was once a unified effort to combat this menace has unfortunately turned into a political tool, manipulated for partisan gains. This shift is deeply concerning. Galamsey is not a political issue; it is a national crisis that affects every Ghanaian, regardless of party affiliation. Turning such a genuine call into a political gimmick undermines the seriousness of the issue and distracts from the urgent need for concrete solutions. We must rise above political games and remember that our environment and the well-being of future generations are at stake. Now more than ever, we need a collective, apolitical approach to ending illegal mining. This is not the time for rhetoric but for real action and accountability. Let’s stay focused on the true goal: safeguarding our natural resources for the prosperity of all. #StopGalamsey #ProtectOurEnvironment #NoToGalamsey #AccountabilityNow #FutureOfGhana

Silencing Indigenous Voices: Repression Amidst Argentina's Lithium Boom In Argentina's 'lithium triangle,' recent constitutional reforms aimed at facilitating lithium mining have sparked widespread protests and alarming human rights abuses. Indigenous communities face violent repression for defending ancestral territories against a surge in mining projects. The rush for lithium, essential for electronics, is overshadowing concerns about water depletion and environmental impact in arid regions. Despite global condemnation, local voices remain silenced. Indigenous rights activists and lawyers, like Silvana Yañez, resist, highlighting the incongruence of government claims that the reforms are "progressive." It's a stark reminder that economic gains should never compromise human rights and environmental preservation. The plight of these communities calls for global awareness and solidarity. Let's question the ethical implications of the lithium supply chain and stand up for justice, equality, and Indigenous rights. The struggle in Argentina underscores the importance of ensuring progress doesn't come at the expense of human dignity and environmental sustainability. An excerpt from an article published in TheGuardian, UK. #IndigenousRights #EnvironmentalJustice #HumanRights #LithiumTriangle #Argentina #MiningProtests #SocialJustice #CorporateAccountability #SustainableDevelopment #GlobalAwareness #EconomicJustice #NoToLithium #ProtectOurLand #Resist #StandUpForJustice #IndigenousVoices #ClimateAction #CorporateResponsibility #SocialImpact #SolidarityForChange

In a landmark decision, an injunction has been granted! Corporations across Canada, take note: there is tremendous value in going beyond the duty to consult to one of consent-based agreement making. As a nation, we can do better in improving the relationship building aspect of any project that requires Indigenous participation. Let's work together to create mutually beneficial partnerships that respect Indigenous rights and culture. #IndigenousParticipation #ConsentBasedAgreements #MutualPartnerships #RespectfulRelationships

Early engagement and consultation can really save people a lot of time and trouble and ensure a project starts out with support of all parties

Today, on the United Nations' World Environment Day, Anglo American claims that they, “have a responsibility to ensure that land is restored to how it was before our stewardship.”   This statement is completely at odds with the reality of Anglo American’s toxic legacy in #Kabwe, Zambia, where tens of thousands of children and women of child-bearing age allege that they have been poisoned by lead left behind by the Kabwe Mine, which was an Anglo American mine for nearly 50 years (1925-1974).   Today, people in Kabwe still live in one of the most polluted places in the world. Their homes, gardens, schools, public areas, and roads are polluted with lead. The World Health Organization and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are clear: there's no safe level of lead exposure. Studies show alarmingly high lead levels in children, with lasting health consequences like brain damage and even death. Generations have suffered. Anglo American knew of the dangers of environmental lead poisoning around Kabwe communities and failed to prevent harm coming to the children and women of the local communities.   Now, Anglo American South Africa is facing a class action lawsuit. The Kabwe Claimants allege that Anglo American South Africa is liable because it played a key role in controlling, managing, supervising and advising on technical, medical, and safety aspects of the operations of the Mine, deficiencies in which resulted in heavy contamination of the local environment with lead. In a recent development in this case, on Friday April 19, the Johannesburg High Court granted the Kabwe Claimants permission to appeal a recent judgment which denied class certification of this class action. The case for certification will now be heard by South Africa’s Supreme Court of Appeal.   Follow our social media channels for the latest updates on the claim or visit the Children of Kabwe website.   🔗https://lnkd.in/eYng7H85   #AngloAmerican #WorldEnvironmentDay #FutureGenerations #Environment #JusticeforKabwe https://lnkd.in/e9JB6_6R