Southeast Asian Activists Challenge ASEAN's Declaration
Environmental and human rights groups have expressed disappointment with the ASEAN Declaration on the Right to a Safe, Clean, Healthy, and Sustainable Environment.
The declaration, adopted during the 47th ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur, has been deemed a milestone but inadequate in its 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 are urging for people-centered climate leadership to address the shortcomings of the declaration.
Author's Summary:
ASEAN's declaration falls short of expectations.
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