Southeast Asian Activists Challenge ASEAN's Declaration
Environmental and human rights groups have expressed that the ASEAN Declaration on the Right to a Safe, Clean, Healthy, and Sustainable Environment is inadequate.
The declaration was adopted during the 47th ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur on October 27–28 and has been deemed a milestone, but lacking in meaningful commitments to protect defenders, Indigenous peoples, and vulnerable communities.
"This is not the inclusive and rights-based declaration that the public and civil society have called for. It also overlooks environmental defenders who stand at the frontlines of protecting our planet,"
said Rocky Guzman, deputy director of the Asian Research Institute for Environmental Law.
Activists urge for people-centered climate leadership.
Author's summary: ASEAN's declaration falls short on climate commitments.
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