Indigenous Peoples present letter calling on COP Presidencies to respect their rights in the 35-by-35 electrification pledge and its implementation
Announced in September by host government Türkiye, 35-by-35 is global pledge to raise electricity’s share of final energy consumption to 35 percent by 2035.
"Accelerated electrification has significant implications for our lands, territories, waters and resources, from mineral extraction, damming of our rivers, and energy infrastructure. The IEA analysis prepared at your request anticipates sharply accelerating mineral demand, while a global study found that 54% of transition mineral mining projects examined were on or near Indigenous Peoples' lands. Large dams can flood our territories, displace our communities and disrupt the rivers sustaining our food systems, cultures and livelihoods", the letter reads.
LETTER: Indigenous Peoples' rights in the 35-by-35 Global Electrification Pledge
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