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PRESS STATEMENT: From the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change – Bangkok Climate Change Talks 2009, Bangkok, Thailand Contacts: Tom Goldtooth, + 1 218 760 0442 and Andrew Miller: 087 0460335  Report Calls for the Rejection of REDD in Climate Treaty Indigenous Environmental Network calls for solutions that reduce emissions, protect forests and respect rights Bangkok – Carbon markets should be eliminated from any future plans to tackle global warming, says a leading group of Indigenous Peoples present in Bangkok at the latest round of UN climate negotiations. In a report released today, the Indigenous Environmental Network (IEN) predicts dire consequences for Indigenous peoples, biodiversity and the climate alike if the new, post-2012 climate treaty being debated here allows tradable carbon credits to be produced from projects such as the Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Degradation (REDD) and the Clean Development Mechanisms (CDM). IEN says REDD pilot projects, in which carbon in forests would be sold to industrialized societies as greenhouse gas pollution licenses, are already threatening to sever the connections between Indigenous peoples and the forests they protect. According to the Food Agriculture Organisation (FAO), 60 million Indigenous Peoples depend on forests for their survival and most forests are found in Indigenous Peoples’ territories. “Indigenous Peoples have been the primary guardians of the forests for generations,” Carlos Picanerai, Secretary General of the indigenous organization, Coordination for Indigenous Peoples’ Self- Determination (CAPI), Paraguay. “Forests are not simply resources to be exploited, they are the sources of our lives and lifestyles.” Download/Read the complete statement: PDF - Word Doc Photo credit: Climate Justice Now's Photo Stream at Flickr - Click here to see more photos... Indigenous people fret over talks The indigenous people's rights had not been well-recognised at the Bangkok climate talks, ethnic groups complained yesterday. The talks, which wrapped up on Friday, were full of speeches about public participation and people's rights to take part in the decision-making process, but the indigenous people's core demands had been left untouched, said Kittisak Rattanakrajangsri, a member of the Network of Indigenous People in Thailand. Indigenous people had demanded that all countries uphold the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, which recognises free prior and informed consent as a prerequisite for resettlement, projects affecting indigenous peoples' territories and lands, or any other legislation which may affect them. "These principles to safeguard our rights were somewhat watered down at the Bangkok talks," said Mr Kittisak, a member of the Chiang Mai-based Iu Mien ethnic group, who was in Bangkok during the two-week talks to campaign for indigenous rights. Prasert Trakansuphakon, regional director of the Indigenous Knowledge and People's Network, said even after protecting nature reserves for generations, the indigenous people were now the worst affected by climate change which was to blame for the worsening floods, storms and drought, although they have contributed the least to these global disasters. "The full and effective participation of indigenous peoples, local communities and vulnerable groups is therefore the key to achieve a just and equitable outcome of the climate negotiations," said Mr Prasert, a Karen scholar from Chiang Mai. Click here to continue reading.... TRIBAL LAWSUIT EXPANDS IN ALBERTA CLIPPER PIPELINE CASE: IS ENBRIDGE IGNORING ‘HUGE’ FINANCIAL RISK? Contact Information: Marty Cobenais Indigenous Environmental Network (218) 751-4967 (218) 760-0284 (cell) martyc@ienearth.org On Thursday, October 8, 2009, Leech Lake Tribal Members, known as IN ZHA WEN DUN AKI, are leading the resistance against the “Alberta Clipper and Southern Diluents Pipelines” filed a motion in Leech Lake Tribal Court to include the Leech Lake Reservation Business Committee (RBC) and the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe. We believe this will go before tribal court with the next month. “We believe at that time the Leech Lake Tribal Court will rule against all the named parties, recognizing that a grave injustice has been done and allow the valid petitions and a referendum vote to be admitted.” Says Marty Cobenais, IEN Pipeline Organizer. Should the court agree with the plaintiff’s, Enbridge will have to stop construction of the entire route, as the FEIS, PUC ruling, and the Presidential Permit would no longer be valid, and would have to remove any new pipes within the Leech Lake Reservation boundaries that were placed in the ground at their own cost. “Enbridge arrogantly believes that their money and legal power will allow them to bypass the tribes sovereignty; but they are taking a huge financial risk by continuing to work within the boundaries of the reservation at this time, as the lawsuit was started and was heard in the Leech Lake Tribal Court prior to the starting of construction of the pipelines”, Cobenais continued. CLICK HERE to read and learn more.... Climate protests pass with noise but little incident Hundreds of climate change campaigners disrupted traffic and office workers at RBS and BP as they marched through central London but there was no sign of the violence that marked the G20 protests earlier in the year. Climate camp targets BP oil plan IEN at the UK Climate Camp: Climate change activists storm the Royal Bank of Scotland in the City  Click here to download/print the briefing above (PDF). ”British companies are killing us”: Indigenous campaigners join Climate Camp to launch anti-Tar Sands action in the UKFor interviews and further information contact Jess Worth on 07946645726 or jessworth@riseup.net or Clayton Thomas-Muller, Indigenous Environmental Network, (001) 218 760 6632 or monsterredlight@gmail.com.Five indigenous representatives from Canada's First Nations will be joining the London Climate Camp this month [1]. They are coming to team up with UK climate activists, to stop the Tar Sands development in Alberta, Canada [2]. As traditional sources of oil begin to run dry, the oil multinationals are scraping the bottom of the barrel and turning to sources that are significantly more polluting. The Tar Sands is the biggest of these, probably containing more oil than Saudi Arabia. Millions of barrels of oil a day are already being extracted in Alberta, creating lakes of toxic waste so huge that they are visible from space. Lionel Lepine, one of the visiting group [3], said: “Tar Sands is a global phenomenon. It is the largest industrial project in the world. It is also the dirtiest. Tar Sands produce three times as much CO2 per barrel as conventional oil. There's enough under the ground to push us over the edge into runaway climate change. It should be everyone's concern.” Although the Tar Sands are happening in Canada, they are being driven from London's Square Mile. Shell is heavily committed, and BP took a significant stake in 2007. Both companies are financially backed by pension funds from the UK. Meanwhile London's investment banks, such as RBS and HSBC, have helped finance a wide range of Tar Sands projects [4]. This has prompted First Nations from the region to begin forging partnerships with UK campaigners, to internationalise their campaign for a complete Tar Sands moratorium. Click here to read the rest of this press release. IEN Action CampThe Indigenous Environmental Network Canadian Indigenous Tar Sands Campaign and the Aboriginal Round Table came together to do an action camp in the area of Fort McMurray First Nation/Anzac, we were joined by the Athabasca Keepers of the Water on the final days.IEN Alberta based organizer Heather Milton-Lightning and Ottawa based Clayton Thomas-Muller provided facilitation support at the gathering with back up from Rainforest Action Network and Greenpeace Organizers Ereil Deranger and Melina Lubicon-Massimo. Over the 6 day camp participants learned about dry fish, dry meat, tipi building, sweatlodge, community organizing, medicines in the bush, how to set fish net, bannock making/bannock on a stick, wild game preparation, Tar Sands 101, Banner Making/Arts and Crafts, Beading, traditional story telling and non-violent direct action strategy. We will be working with this group on a ground water conference in Fort McMurray this fall. Freedom From Oil Tour diary #9 - Clayton Thomas Muller tells us whats up with the Tar SandsRAN organizers Joshua Kahn Russell and Kimia Ghomeshi are on a tour of Canada and the US with the bands Propagandhi and Strike Anywhere and the organization Substance to educate, organize, and mobilize people to stop a disastrous oil project called the Tar Sands. Here is the 9th episode of our adventures - Clayton Thomas Muller from Indigenous Environmental Network tells us what's up with the most destructive project on the planet.DEMOCRACY NOW Interview - Tom Goldtooth: "Climate Change Bill Fails to Address Indigenous Rights."WMAN/IEN Grassroots Communities Mini-Grant Program--Deadline October 1, 2009NEXT DEADLINE: OCTOBER 1, 2009Indigenous Environmental Network (IEN) and Western Mining Action Network (WMAN)
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For all current and past news read our Newsletter Archives and signup for IEN OnlineNews:  We send out a monthly edition along with press releases and action items as needed. November 2009Tar Sands Updates:
Canadian Protest Over RBS Oil Sands Role Canadians tour U.K. to raise oilsands awareness Mass die-in action delivers strong message to RBS and Treasury: “Stop funding bloody oil!” Fury over RBS 'tar sands' plan Taxpayer must not support tar sands extraction – Hughes Binding treaty no longer a realistic goal for climate summit, UN chief concedes Hungering for climate justice Climate talks in Barcelona end with threats of summit walkout Indigenous Uranium Forum Denounces Mining, Militarization, and Hate Crimes in Indian Country A 350 ppm Emergency Pathway Independent Lens . Video | PBS POWER PATHS. Coal mining on Navajo land produced electricity for Sun Belt ... Did you know that at least 10% of the United States' energy comes from Native American lands? Tune in to your local PBS station on Tuesday November 3rd (check your local listings for times) to watch the film Power Paths. This documentary follows the efforts of American Indian tribes as they explore ways to bring renewable energy projects into their communities. (Click link for times and dates in your area.) Macalester Student wins Mario Savio Young Activist Award Alberta-Superior pipeline takes center stage in world climate debate (Clipper) Participating Utilities Announce Wind-Down of Big Stone II Project October 2009Civil rights groups join climate talks White House announces nation-to-nation conference Watch the White House Nation-to-Nation Conference LIVE on myTribeTV.com On November 5th myTribeTV.com will be hosting The White House Tribal Nations Summit with President Barack Obama. Shell recruitment event disrupted in Oxford British Company Sued for Torture and Killings of Indigenous Peoples Copenhagen climate deal unlikely: Environment Minister Jim Prentice It's not legal to make subsistence fishing illegal Subsistence rights expected to headline AFN convention Native American Group To Fight Uranium Development Climate studies program looks for Native applicants Senators seek millions for Indian projects Honoring tradition, Tulalip hunter shares meat from first kill 'Usual and accustomed hunting grounds': North Kitsap tribe says officers had jurisdiction to detain hunters in Jefferson County Arctic seas turn to acid, putting vital food chain at risk With the world's oceans absorbing six million tonnes of carbon a day, a leading oceanographer warns of eco disaster Judge dismisses South Dakota and Nebraska tribes' lawsuit against Keystone Pipeline Bison rejuvenate prairies Shoshone elder shares love of nature in books Tribe turning greenbacks from casino into green energy Organization responds to President Shirley's chastisement of 'environmental' groups Haudenosaunee ceremony celebrates Onondaga Lake Elwha River gets an early boost from tribe September 2009Ponca Nation gets $10.5 million settlement in environmental lawsuit Federal nutrition program vouchers can now buy fruits, veggies EPA to reconsider Navajo power plant permit Refinery gets hard questions on reservation Alaskan activist recounts battle to protect land, native ways Navajo Nation Pushes for Green Jobs on Mother Earth Tribe prevails in air quality fight with Michigan Northern Ariz. tribes united against uranium mines 'Crude' tactics in Ecuador Native & Green Groups Challenge State Dept. Permit for Dirty Oil Pipeline U.S. Government Ignores Public Health Dangers of Sewer Water Snowmaking Spirit Bears, Grizzlies starve as salmon disappear Lawsuit Filed to Block Pipeline Project Nuclear waste in your backyard? THE GLOBE AND MAIL: ‘Not really a green country any more' - In the wake of China's controversial investment in the oil sands this week, the intense northern exposure that took place in the heart of London left the red maple leaf with an extra-black smudge  August 2009Native protesters prevent mining firm from landing plane near claim Click here to listen to interview with Sam McKay, KI First Nation Councillor Background: The Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug (or KI First Nation) are readying themselves to continue a battle that last spring landed their Chief and Councilors in jail with six-month sentences. The opponents: the platinum-mining Platinex Corporation and the Ontario government's Mining Act, described as "archaic" in an Ontario Court of Appeal decision that freed KI's leaders after two months imprisonment. Talks were set to happen between the provincial government, the mining company and the KI leadership, but no such discussions have taken place. Instead the community and the mining company are in the same position, with Platinex trying to prospect against community wishes. Yesterday, August 26th, Platinex and the Ontario Provincial Police landed in the community, 600km north of Thunder Bay. In this interview, Native Solidarity News speaks with KI Councilor Sam McKay, the day before Platinex's arrival, about the community's position and the mounting tensions. Indigenous representatives head to UK Climate Action Camp to expose the tar sands Leech Lake Tribal Court: Fight against Enbridge Alberta Clipper Can Continue — Presidential Permit Poses “Imminent Irreparable Harm” to Tribe Controversial Enbridge pipeline permit sparks criticism in Canada, U.S. More Than 300 Groups Ask Senate for Stronger Climate Bill Cree aboriginal group to join London climate camp protest over tar sands The visit is being coordinated by Indigenous Environmental Network, in partnership with people from the Camp for Climate Action. The group will spend a week at the London Climate Camp, which runs from 27th August to 2nd September. They will run workshops and plan anti-Tar Sands actions with UK campaigners. Canada's bloody oil UK companies are extracting oil from our traditional lands. We believe it's killing us – and that's why I'm attending Climate Camp, George Poitras London calling: UK Climate Camp Tar Sands protest comes to UK Climate Camp Human waste blamed for shellfish harvest closure Havasupai Gather to Halt Uranium Mining in the Grand Canyon Federal grant helps bring solar heat to Ojibwe Native American biofuel company says capitalism must be green New gov't study shows mercury in fish widespread Haida take $240-million stake in NaiKun wind project Shellfish growers, tribes differ over exempt land American Indians forgotten as the country moves forward with health-care reform Potawatomi Tribe Protecting The Environment US Air Force Program: Marine Mammals and Other Sea Life to be Decimated Historic trauma: Menominee Reservation to address boarding school issues ALL Fish In Every Tested US Stream Have Mercury In Them, New Study Reveals Malaysia's Penan tribe ups anti-logging campaign July 2009WE ARE A THREAT TO THE OIL INDUSTRY Navajos and Environmentalists Split on Power Plant Uranium Contamination Haunts Navajo Country Revealed: The Secret Evidence of Global Warming Bush Tried to Hide The Climate Bill Shouldn't Give Coal a Free Pass Minnesota tribes fight Enbridge oil pipeline Tens of Thousands Tell Clinton Stop Dirty Oil Pipelines Oil sands no longer easy sell in Washington — 'Green' Obama administration puts lobbyists on defensive Commentary: Arthur Manuel: Beware of B.C.'s proposed Recognition and Reconciliation Act At what price 'white man's money'? Enbridge to aid U.S. unit in cross-border pipeline Tribal members fight Enbridge oil pipeline Worse to come, bomber warns — Letter sets deadline for EnCana to plan pullout of northeastern B. C. Violence likely to continue against oil and gas industry: report 
New NASA Satellite Survey Reveals Dramatic Arctic Sea Ice Thinning 07.07.09 Swine flu has potential to devastate indigenous populations worldwide, medical journal reports Aboriginal people tend to have lower immunity to infectious disease Last ditch effort to stop proposed pipeline through the Northland Environmental Groups Protest Pipeline June 2009House Dems Release Revised Climate Bill as Floor Debate Eyed for Friday House Climate Bill Remains in Holding Pattern N.W.T. minister asks Ottawa for Mackenzie pipeline support Oil and Indians Don't Mix Save the Peaks Coalition News Release: Supreme Court Affirms Tribes Have No Religious Rights UPDATES from Bonn, Germany - 13th sessions of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Still Digging Up Exxon Valdez Oil, 20 Years Later Building a True Amazonian Movement Government's carbon offsetting plans exposed as con Rocky road ahead at Bonn Climate Talks May 2009US Draft Climate Bill Could Spark House-Democrat Tussle Worldwide Protest Against WWF's Plans to Launch Aquaculture Stewardship Council United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues Eighth Session New York, May 18-29, 2009 — UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples: Moving Towards Effective Implementation and Consensus - PDF Download Word Doc N.W.T. passes anti-oilsands resolution Obama and the Environment The Politics of Bait-and-Switch TAKE ACTION FOR INDIGENOUS RIGHTS and SACRED SITES CALL FOR NOMINATIONS: 2009 MARIO SAVIO YOUNG ACTIVIST AWARD - Deadline for nominations: June 30, 2009 Battle over pipeline through Minnesota reservations Leech Lake Band members question oil pipeline USA Today: Leech Lake Band members question oil pipeline American Indians promise fight over northern Minnesota pipeline The Myth of the Efficient Car Indigenous Peoples Summit on Climate Change - Articles of Interest - April 2009:Indigenous people serve as guardians of forest carbon, must be involved in climate solutions mongabay.com April 22, 2009 Indigenous people encouraged to stand together Forbes.com AP Article Climate Change: Indigenous Peoples Outraged eGOV Monitor Global Justice Ecology Indigenous People's Global Summit on Climate Change ABC News Alaska News No consensus on climate change document at indigenous summit CBCNews.ca CLIMATE CHANGE: Burden Lies with Rich Polluters, Native People Say IPS The Story Underneath Final dispatch from climate change summit Alaska Dispatch Richard T. Koller Include indigenous rights in global climate change policies, summit told CBCNews.ca Indigenous peoples talk climate change at Alaska summit CBCNews.ca Indigenous peoples talk climate change at Alaska summit CBCNews.ca Indigenous peoples talk climate change at Alaska summit CBCNews.ca Climate change conference ends on disputed resolution KTUU.com Indigenous Peoples’ Global Summit on Climate Change www.uprisingradio.org Indigenous youths offer their take on climate change Anchorage Daily News More News: April 2009EPA pulls the plug on Desert Rock coal-fired power plant A Review of the Engagement Sessions for the Federal Action Plan on Safe Drinking Water for First Nations Position Statement Waxman-Markey Bill: No Cuts until 2026! Carbon's Climb Key role of forests 'may be lost' Mobilization for Climate Justice Open Letter to the Grassroots E.P.A. Clears the Way for Regulation of Warming Gases Iquitos: Kishuas Indigenous Peoples were suppressed by bullets by the Perenco oil company Iquitos: Indígenas kishuas son reprimidos a balazos por petrolera Perenco Damage To Forests From Climate Change Could Cost The Planet Its Major Keeper Of Greenhouse Gases, Study Warns |
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