A fisherman in the Salween
From the series 'You-Me-We-Us; indigenous people in Thailand'. Volume 36. The Sgaw Karen. Residents of Ban Tha Ta Fang (more) oppose the construction of a dam because they live from fishing and farming along the Salween River.
The construction of the Salween dam
People of the Pakarkeryaw Karen community in Mae Hong Son Province live in Ban Tha Ta Fang. They live along the Salween River (Thai: Salawin, สาละวิน) which is their only natural source. They will be the first to feel the influence of a mega plan such as the construction of a dam that will disrupt the river itself and the nearby ecosystems.
The community there is totally dependent on the river for fishing and for the water supply of their fields. The construction also poses a threat to the ecosystem in the river itself and to the preservation of the forests in the region. The ecological damage will be irreversible.
About their right to living space…
It is about the right to living space and the right to make a voice heard about climate change, including by ethnic minorities. The organization R2S (see closing) examines the major challenges minorities face in the climate crisis; devastating projects, legislation and policies that have lasting impact and grossly violate the rights of ethnic minorities.
The negative impacts of the climate crisis and related policies affect key areas such as agriculture, food and soil security, natural resources, ecosystem biodiversity, forests and the livelihoods of ethnic groups.
These groups were always independent of others, guided by the knowledge and culture of their ancestors; they always made limited use of the abundant natural resources. But because they come from minorities, they do not have enough voices and influence to communicate their challenges in media accessible to the general public.
The R2S project aims to protect the rights of indigenous peoples and create a platform to raise awareness of the impact of climate change and advocate accountability for the use of natural resources by other players. Our current approach to the use of natural resources, and our way of preserving the environment, has a profound impact on our planet. If we want to tackle the climate crisis, now is the time action needed.
'We, R2S, advocate fair governance, justice to our climate, global decisions based on equality and laws, and conscious and considered use of natural resources. Plus harness the potential of renewable energy for a safer future for the planet and for generations to come.”
Source with twelve photos https://you-me-we-us.com/story/construction-of-the-salween-river-dam
Edited by Erik Kuijpers. Author: Indigenous Voices and Movement on Climate Change (R2S). This is an independent report at the request of the UN, produced with funding from the EU
The Salween is one of the great rivers of the Himalayan region. It is 3.200 km long and forms the border between Myanmar and Thailand for more than 300 km, after which it flows into the Andaman Sea.The Sgaw Karen (Thai See more, also more , 'white Karen') are a minority group and live in the northwestern border area of Thailand. There is this link about the resistance throughout Northern Thailand, mainly by minority groups who see their living environment being destroyed: rb.gy/xnx1fe
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