Few people will be as impacted by the coal phase-out as coal workers will. Clearly, they need to front and centre of the planning for the closure of mines and deeply involved in the preparations for life after mining. Without the voice of workers and unions shaping these plans, there will be no just transition.  Through the Innovation Regions for a Just Energy Transition (IKIJET) project, Union Aid Abroad–APHEDA has […]

In countries like Indonesia and the Philippines, journalists investigating corruption, environmental destruction, or military abuses have faced violence, including targeted killings and legal harassment.

In a welcome decision, the Jakarta High Court has rejected an attempt by the asbestos industry to silence and financially cripple consumer organisations and health advocates speaking out about the dangers of chrysotile asbestos.

As Indonesia moves toward a promised reduction in its reliance on coal, Union Aid Abroad–APHEDA’s union partners are stepping up efforts to advocate for a just transition for all and ensure that informal workers are not left behind.

The asbestos industry’s legal attack on activists in Indonesia has provoked a strong national and international response. Dozens of statements from around the world have been submitted to the court in support of the defendants.