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Asia
‘Just let me die here’: Why locals on Indonesia’s Rempang oppose eviction for China-backed project
Some involved Chinese investments, such as nickel mining in Sulawesi, but some did not. He cited, for example, the andesite…
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Rush for rare earth minerals in Southeast Asia compounding dangers for region’s environmental defenders: Report
BECOMING TARGETS Without resources or protections, defenders can find themselves the victims of “lawfare” carried out by governments, who can…
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Analysis: Children can sue governments over climate change inaction, but don’t expect boom in Southeast Asia litigation
A CONTENTIOUS PROPOSITION The UN general comment supports a developing trend of growth in climate lawsuits around the world, especially…
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From poachers to protectors: In the ‘Guilin of Thailand’, locals lead efforts to conserve ancient rainforest
The rangers are also looking for animal food sources, like fruit trees to better understand the wildlife in the area.…
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