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LA ENERGAIA: Energy Policy, Regulation and Dialog in Latin America

Collected by: University of New Mexico

Archived since: May, 2010

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This archive is part of a University of New Mexico project that uses innovative technological solutions to build an easy to use knowledge base on energy policy and dialogue in Latin America for educational and policy-oriented research interests in the United States, Latin America, and the world.

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Title: Oil Monitoring of the South (Observatorio Petrolero Sur)

URL: http://opsur.wordpress.com/

Description: Based in Argentina, Oil Monitoring of the South is an organization dedicated to working with local communities and organizations in areas impacted by oil exploration and to responding to the aggressive promotion of oil and gas exploration in Argentina, particularly in Patagonia. The site posts many articles concerning oil and energy, including a section on alternative energy sources. Articles in Spanish.

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Subject:   Natural Gas Solar Indigenous Biomass,  Oil ,  Wind Renewable Alternative Latin America Nuclear Argentina Biofuel Ethanol Climate Energy,  NGO ,  Hydrogen Uranium Geothermal Biogas Green Ban

Title: Abya Yala Colectivo (Abya Yala Colectivo)

URL: http://www.abyayalacolectivo.com/

Description: A website created following the Third Summit of the Peoples of the Americas held in Mar del Plata, Argentina in November 2005. The website is based in Buenos Aires, Argentina and features a broad range of articles on indigenous peoples from the Americas, including energy issues. Articles in Spanish.

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Subject:   Natural Gas Solar Indigenous,  Oil ,  Mines Hydroelectric Alternative Latin America Argentina Megaproject Energy,  NGO ,  Mineral

Title: Fighting for Life: The Rebellion en Bagua, Peru

URL: http://www.abyayalacolectivo.com/web/compartir/noticia/luchando-por-la-vida--la-rebelion-en-bagua--peru

Description: This article discusses the ecological threats - including oil extraction, deforestation, and mining - facing the Peruvian Amazon and its indigenous peoples. Article in Spanish. 10 pages.

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Subject:   Capital Indigenous,  Oil ,  Mines Ecology,  NGO ,  Mineral Amazon Environment Mining Peru Bagua Climate Change Worldview Conservation Biodiversity Traditional Knowledge Transnational Multinational Deforestation Corporation Company Land Rights Movement

Title: New Conflicts, Old Actors

URL: http://www.abyayalacolectivo.com/web/compartir/noticia/nuevos-conflictos--viejos-actores---raul-zibechi

Description: This article discusses the organizing efforts of indigenous peoples from various parts of Latin American - including Argentina, Brazil, Bolivia, Ecuador, and Colombia - in response to the pressures of mining, oil, and hydroelectric interest on their communities and ecosystems. The author also proposes opening up the debate on the development model adopted by states. Article in Spanish.

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Subject:   Indigenous,  Oil ,  Mines Hydroelectric Bolivia Argentina,  NGO ,  Agreement Mineral Amazon Colombia Mining Brazil Andean Region Peru Ecuador Cauca Plan Colombia Social Movement Mobilization Landless Workers Movement (MST) Transnational Multinational Corporation The Confederation of Indigenous Peoples of Bolivia Barrick Gold United States Canada Development Model USAID

Title: Biodiversity in Latin America and the Caribbean (Biodiversidad en América Latina y El Caribe)

URL: http://www.biodiversidadla.org/

Description: Based in Argentina, this website is operated by Biodiversity Action, an NGO that promotes the protection of biodiversity in Latin America. The website focuses on disseminating information, promoting proposals formulated by Latin American organizations working to preserve biodiversity, and publicizing the activities and initiatives of and individuals organizations operating in the region. Articles in Spanish and Portuguese.

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Subject:   Natural Gas Solar Indigenous Biomass,  Oil ,  Mines Hydroelectric Pipeline Wind Latin America Nuclear Megaproject Biofuel Ethanol Climate,  NGO ,  Coal Mineral Biodiesel Mining

Title: Declaration of the Continental Summit of Indigenous Communication

URL: http://www.biodiversidadla.org/Principal/Contenido/Documentos/Declaracion_de_la_Cumbre_Continental_de_Comunicacion_Indigena

Description: This article is a statement released by the Continental Summit of Indigenous Communication of Abya Yala, following its meeting held from November 8-12, 2010 in Cauca, Colombia that focused on the issues of "Coexistence, Territory, Dialogue and Negotiation." The statement declares the intention of the coalition to establish a Continental Network of Indigenous Communications in order to articulate the different networks, processes and experiences of indigenous peoples and nations. The statement includes a plan of action to establish this continental communication network. The statement also includes a condemnation of the actions of multinational mining, oil, gas and forestry companies in indigenous territories. Article in Spanish.

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Subject:   Natural Gas Indigenous,  Oil ,  Mines,  NGO ,  Mineral Colombia Mining Communication

Title: Mining: A Serial Killer of Indigenous Peoples

URL: http://www.biodiversidadla.org/Principal/Contenido/Documentos/La_mineria_un_asesino_en_serie_de_los_pueblos_indigenas

Description: The National Confederation of Communities Affected by Mining (CONACAMI), a Peruvian NGO established in 1992, was invited to speak at the Continental Summit of Indigenous Communication of Abya Yala, held in Cauca, Colombia in November 2010. This article looks at the history of CONACAMI and its struggle to raise awareness and identify alternatives for indigenous communities in responding to the activities of transnational corporations. Article in Spanish.

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Subject:   Indigenous,  Oil ,  Mines Hydroelectric Power Andes Region,  NGO ,  Mineral Mining Peru Consultation National Confederation of Communities Affected by Mining (CONACAMI) Dispute

Title: Defense of Uncontacted Tribes in South America

URL: http://www.bolpress.com/art.php?Cod=2011030901

Description: This article discusses a new campaign that has been organized in defense of indigenous groups living in voluntary isolation ("uncontacted") in the South American Amazon. In January 2011, an Open Letter was sent to the governments of Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru and Venezuela by Brazilian anthropologist Sydney Possuelo with the support of the Bolivia-based Forum on Environment and Development (FOBOMADE) and the Madidi Expedition, along with the signatures of 900 individuals. The letter was asking governments of the region to establish measures to protect the biological integrity and economic, social and cultural rights of these populations who are facing increasing pressure from oil, mining, hydroelectric, and other energy-related interests. Article in Spanish.

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Subject:   Indigenous,  Oil ,  Mines Hydroelectric Bolivia Paraguay,  NGO ,  Mineral Amazon Colombia Mining Brazil Peru South America Ecuador Venezuela Convention 169 Conservation United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Republic Act 3760 Infrastructure Lobbying Advocacy Policy

Title: Oilwatch South America (Oilwatch Sudamérica)

URL: http://www.oilwatchsudamerica.org/

Description: Oilwatch South America is part of the larger Oilwatch network of resistance to petroleum activities in the tropical countries. It seeks to halt the expansion of the oil industry and provides support to local populations in resisting oil extraction projects. As part of its mission, it posts articles related to oil and alternative energy. Articles in Spanish.

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Subject:   Natural Gas Solar Indigenous Electric Biomass,  Oil ,  Hydroelectric Wind Renewable Alternative Latin America Nuclear Biofuel Ethanol Climate,  NGO ,  Energy Consumption Agreement Coal Hydrocarbon Hydrogen Mineral Fossil Fuels

Title: Bandanas in Rebellion (Pañuelos en Rebeldía)

URL: http://www.panuelosenrebeldia.com.ar/

Description: Bandanas in Rebellion is a non-governmental organization, based in Argentina, that focuses on support social movements through popular education. As part of this project, its website includes articles on indigenous peoples' struggles and energy issues. Most of the articles focus on Argentina or adjacent countries. Articles in Spanish.

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Subject:   Solar Indigenous Electric Biomass,  Oil ,  Mines Pollution Hydroelectric Wind Alternative Latin America Nuclear Argentina Radioactive Storage Biofuel Ethanol Mapuche Climate Energy,  NGO

Title: The Population that Watches Its Amazon

URL: http://www.tierramerica.info/nota.php?lang=esp&idnews=3841

Description: This article discusses the efforts of the Amazonian Association for the Amazon (AMPA) in Peru to obtain land concessions from the Peruvian government in order to conserve biodiversity and prevent deforestation. Article in Spanish.

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Subject:   Oil ,  Mines,  NGO ,  Mineral Amazon Mining Peru Deforestation Water Climate Change Biodiversity Sustainability Conservation Development Protected Area Ecotourism Watershed The Amazonian Association for the Amazon (AMPA)

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