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climate-change2 years ago•5 min saved

Vietnam Sentences Fifth Climate Activist to Prison for Tax Evasion

Hoang Thi Minh Hong, a prominent climate activist in Vietnam, has been sentenced to three years in prison and fined for tax evasion, becoming the fifth activist to be jailed on the same charge. Human rights groups argue that the case is politically motivated and part of a state-led effort to silence criticism of the country's climate policies. Vietnam, despite signing the Just Energy Transition Partnership and pledging to reduce coal-fired electricity, has been cracking down on environmental activists. Critics question why international donors continue to support the climate deal while civil society is being suppressed.

via BBC|

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climate-and-human-rights2 years ago•9 min saved

Human rights concerns overshadow Vietnam's climate deal.

Vietnam is set to receive at least $15.5 billion from wealthy countries and investors to transition from coal to renewable energy. However, the country's human rights record is being scrutinized, with climate activists being jailed on what critics say are trumped-up charges. Civil society groups are urging governments and financial institutions to pressure Vietnam on its human rights practices before sending any money. The question is how and when those policies would be applied. Without an active civil society, it's hard to know how money for climate and development programs is being spent.

via NPR|

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