Reporting from APFSD SDG 7 Roundtable. Energy transition must be anchored in human rights. States’ obligations under international human rights law & environmental agreements cannot be optional. A just transition requires equality, participation, transparency, & accountability at every stage

Indigenous data sovereignty + direct partnerships + equitable financing = real transformation. Join the official #APFSD13 virtual side event on Feb 26, 12:45–13:45 (Bangkok). Because sustainable development must be built with Indigenous Peoples — not around them. us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

At #APFSD, REP co-organizes a side event on rights-based energy transitions. Renewable expansion must not reproduce extractive systems. Among many, we’ll discuss IPs’ rights, Decent work & labour protections, & Gender-disaggregated energy data (SDG 17.18) Energy must power people #JustTransition

REP is heading to #APFSD2026. On 27 Feb, we’re hosting a side event on Indigenous-led pathways to achieving #SDG7. Featuring youth leaders + regional and UN reactors. Launching new research on community-based renewable energy. lnkd.in/dMB3f2DH

We’re pleased to share that Right Energy Partnership with Indigenous Peoples (REP) will be participating in the upcoming Asia-Pacific Forum on Sustainable Development from 24-27 Feb in Bangkok. REP will be hosting a side event focused on Indigenous leadership in advancing affordable & clean energy.

Imagine someone shows up at your house and says: “We’re upgrading your home and surroundings for the future.” They begin renovations and investments — without your agreement.

24-hour solar power now lights up Kampung Pitas Laut A community-owned 39.2 kWh mini-grid replaces diesel, supports fishing livelihoods & strengthens women-led conservation in the Lower Kinabatangan–Segama Wetlands.

Clean energy is not only about reducing emissions—it is about equity, access, and justice. Today, 666 million people still live without electricity, many of them Indigenous Peoples whose lands and knowledge are central to the global energy transition. Read more lnkd.in/dVu5JNUV #CleanEnergyDay

Starting today, 12 Jan 2026; Indigenous Peoples across Asia join a 14-day Training of Trainers on Community-Based Renewable Energy—building local capacity, reducing dependency, and advancing a #JustEnergyTransition. #CommunityEnergy #IndigenousPeoples lnkd.in/dcrsQzfC

In 2025, REP worked with Indigenous Peoples communities to defend territories, highlight Indigenous Peoples-led renwable energy energy systems, and bring Indigenous Peoples leadership to the center of global energy and climate debates.

Meaningful stakeholder engagement helps investors identify real human rights & environmental risks that company disclosures may miss. It is essential for Human Rights Due Diligence, implementing the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, and supporting access to remedy. lnkd.in/eh57CXSq

Solar power affirms our right to clean and safe energy, something many of us have been denied for generations,” says Ronnie Sumbad.

Indigenous Women in Oaxaca, Mexico are harnessing one of the world’s most abundant resources — the sun. They use it to power change in their homes and communities.

Fundación Avina & partners are launching a call for 6-8 research projects on innovation for scaling renewable energy in Sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America, & Caribbean for vulnerable groups to adopt renewable energy tech Info session: 10th Dec shorturl.at/txkxX Enquiries: [email protected]

1/5 Today’s session at the UN Forum on Business and Human Rights — co-organized by Right Energy Partnership with Indigenous Peoples (REP) — was a reminder that the struggles of Indigenous peoples remain at the frontline of the global supply chain.

Indigenous energy knowledge is powering change in Desa Tadungus, Indonesia. An IFAD-funded micro-hydro project—adapted from Sabah’s Indigenous communities brings clean electricity while protecting culture & forests. This is what a #JustTransition looks like. www.youtube.com/watch?v=DBmu...

Clean energy projects that can prove First Nations attributes —majority or minority ownership, benefit-sharing, cultural heritage, verified consent, procurement and jobs— can get that attribute on their certificate thru the Guarantee of Origin scheme. assets.nationbuilder.com/fncen/pages/... #auspol

REP offers a wide range of publications developed through our programs, research, and community documentation—each one publicly accessible for anyone interested in deeper learning. Stay tuned for reviews of select publications rightenergypartnership.org/resources/ #JustEnergyTransition

Indigenous Peoples are facing a new wave of land grabbing and violence in the name of a “just energy transition.” From nickel mines in Palawan to geothermal fields in Flores, energy projects are imposed without FPIC, harming lands, waters, and lives. #JustEnergyTransition

🚨 Last Call for Registration! 🚨 Join us at the #UNForumBHR taking place 24–26 November 2025 at the Palais des Nations in Geneva. 👉 Don’t miss your chance — register now: indico.un.org/event/1011706/ 🤝 Support the Forum: lnkd.in/dFJR_uNU

The First Nations Clean Energy Network has launched a new Building Capacity of Proponents Toolkit—a practical guide for engaging First Nations early, meaningfully, & on equal terms in clean energy projects. lnkd.in/e4rf5ugi #FirstNations #CleanEnergy #JustEnergyTransition #JustTransition

Join our BHR session on Nov 26 exploring how certification & verification systems impact accountability for companies. It’ll feature Indigenous leaders, human rights experts, & sustainability standard-setters. Event: Pathways toward more effective remedy for Indigenous communities. 15:00-16:20 CET

REP stands in solidarity with the Indigenous Peoples of the Amazon in their call to states to free the Amazon from destructive projects and to delineate Indigenous territories. We call for; Recognition & secure Indigenous land rights without delay.

Are you in Belém for COP30? If so, REP invites you to a session titled “From Exclusion to Leadership: Indigenous-Led Renewable Energy for a Just and Sustainable Energy Transition” on November 20 at the Indigenous Peoples Pavilion in the Blue Zone (Pavilion D117).

How do we safeguard human rights in the context of the increasing global demand for critical energy transition minerals? UNSR Elisa Morgera stresses that environmental human rights defenders are essential partners & leaders in designing a just transition www.business-humanrights.org/en/blog/co-d...

When it comes to protecting Indigenous Peoples rights, we dont tolerate silence, violence, or exclusion We stood shoulder-to-shoulder with fellow Indigenous Peoples at COP30 in calling out loud: “No más hermanas robadas,” “Nós somos a resistência climática,” “Eu caminho pela sustentabilidade.”

The countdown to our event is finally on & the team is ready to serve. It’s on the 18th Nov in Action Room 1 (Axis Thematic Room 1) from 15:30-16:30 GMT-3 From the entrance, turn left after the Germany Pavilion, & the venue should be on the right side. Excited to have you #JustEnergyTransition

Join us on 18th and 20th November for a new beginning of advancing a just energy transition. These sessions will feature Indigenous leaders and activists, highlighting successful projects and advocating for Indigenous rights in energy transition dialogues. #JustEnergyTransition #RenewableEnergy

Indigenous Peoples make up just 5% of the global population, yet one-third of those living in extreme rural poverty. Access to reliable, clean energy is not just a development goal — it’s a matter of rights and opportunity.

Indigenous-led, Equitable and Sustainable. Come see how communities are driving #RenewableEnergy at #COP30 in Belém Join us in advancing Just Transition for Indigenous Peoples through Indigenous-led Renewable Energy Initiatives. Nov 18 from 15:30–16:30 at Axis Room 1 @ifad.org @undp.org

Empowering communities. Sharing knowledge. Transforming energy. A new wave of community-based microhydro innovation is rising from the Global South 🌍 — starting this week in Bandung, Indonesia. 🧵👇 #JustTransition #CommunityEnergy #Renewables

Renewables must respect Indigenous rights (FPIC), share benefits via co‑ownership/community trusts, and protect human‑rights defenders with zero‑tolerance policies. Embed these practices for a fair energy transition. Read the report 👉 lnkd.in/gJpT7MM4

Original Power & @firstnationscen.bsky.social will launch a report on impact of prepayment power arrangements on First Nations communities. It highlights effects on food security, health, & economic participation, with community-led recommendations. Details at lnkd.in/ep67hUKm

Congratulations to TONIBUNG, our member for winning the Renewable Energy – On Grid (Local Grid) category at the 2025 National Energy Awards (NEA) in Malaysia! Their Puneng Trusan Micro Hydro Mini Grid Project replaces diesel with clean power for 38 households — a model of community-led energy.

UN Deputy High Commissioner for Human Rights, Nada Al-Nashif, has called for a rights-based global energy transition, stressing that Indigenous Peoples must not be sidelined as the world shifts from fossil fuels. #JustEnergyTransition #IndigenousPeoplesRights

The UN OHCHR seeks input on agri‑business, food security & human‑rights. Share your views on food fraud & corporate responsibility for the 62nd HRC report Submit Word answers to hrc‑wg‑[email protected] by 1 Dec 2025. Questionnaire found at lnkd.in/d6H6gTnJ

The University of Pretoria, in collaboration with IWGIA and the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights, will host a one-week intensive course on Indigenous Peoples’ rights from November 24-28, 2025. Applications are open until October 13, 2025; lnkd.in/gVA3MEm

The United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII) is concerned about Ecuador’s treatment of peaceful demonstrations by the Confederation of Indigenous Nationalities of Ecuador (CONAIE)

Companies mining for EV raw materials in Indigenous territories, like the Hongana Manyawa people of Halmahera Island, are violating international law. We join Survival International urguing a stop and calling for a petition to protect the Hongana Manyawa people. lnkd.in/eMry6cCY

Asia-Pacific faces significant social risks as governments & businesses accelerate decarbonization efforts. This session will discuss human rights risks associated with net-zero transitions, focusing on the Just Transition principle in safeguarding Indigenous Peoples. Join our last day session

A #JustTransition is only possible if renewable energy companies respect human rights. Our latest research on 35 leading companies shows the sector is making progress on respect for rights & shared prosperity – but major gaps remain. Read the benchmark 📊 www.business-humanrights.org/en/from-us/b...

From minerals to palm oil, carbon credits to aquaculture—Indigenous peoples’ experiences with certification often reduce rights to a tick-box exercise.” @robiehalip.bsky.social UN-RBHR Beyond the Seal Session #BizHumanRights #IndigenousPeoples #FPIC #JustEnergyTransition

We are about to start our session; Beyond the Seal. Join us in conference room one or on zoom lnkd.in/dwVEPpPm as we examine shortcomings of certification schemes, emphasizing indigenous leadership and community led oversight, highlighting grassroot alternatives #JustEnergyTransition #BizHumanRights

REP joins the #UNRBHR2025 Forum in Bangkok (16–19 Sept)! From just transition to accountability & remedy, we’ll bring Indigenous voices to the global stage. Register and join us through rbhrforum.com #BizHumanRights #JustEnergyTransition rightenergypartnership.org/rep-joins-th...

REP lauds the steadfast struggle of the affected Kalinga tribes against this dam project that will have an impact to their lands and livelihoods. The energy transition will never be just if the right to self determination and FPIC of Indigenous Peoples are not respected and genuinely implemented.

Today we celebrate the journey toward the adoption of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) in 2007, which was long and marked by resilience, with Indigenous representatives actively shaping the text and ensuring their voices were heard at the global stage.

Indigenous-led solar canoes by Kara Solar are transforming river transport—cutting pollution, avoiding deforestation & supporting local economies across the Amazon. We share this vision: Indigenous-led renewable energy is key to a #JustTransition shorturl.me/W5Urc

Day 1 of the 2nd Inter-Learning Exchange had participants from 10+ countries visited TONIBUNG CREATE & PACOS Trust, seeing how Indigenous-led innovation drive hydro + solar energy solutions. #EnergyJustice #JustEnergyTransition

We’ve kicked off the 2nd Inter-Learning Exchange in Sabah, Malaysia with pre-sessions. Indigenous leaders & grassroots groups from over 10 countries in Africa & Asia are sharing knowledge on community-owned renewable energy & building solidarity for just energy transitions. #JustEnergyTransition

🌍 Indigenous Peoples from Africa & Asia are gathering in Sabah, Malaysia (Aug 26–30) for an Inter-Learning Exchange on just & community-led energy transitions. Follow their journey towards #EnergyJustice & #IndigenousLeadership #JustEnergyTransition rightenergypartnership.org