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Free Hong, Free Them All
Take action to call for Hoàng Thị Minh Hồng’s release and stand in solidarity with all climate defenders.
Vietnam's bold climate ambitions were achieved through the unwavering efforts of climate defenders like Hồng. The alarming detentions of these brave individuals not only jeopardize climate action within Vietnam but also undermine the country's crucial role as a heavily climate-impacted nation and emerging economy.
We must call for a just and equitable response to climate change, one that empowers civil society to meaningfully participate in the development and monitoring of climate deals, without fear of persecution.
Stand with us as we strive for a better future, where climate justice prevails and all voices are heard.
New York Climate Week
350.org and the Vietnam Climate Defenders Coalition will host the following panel at Climate Week, New York City
In 2022 Vietnam entered into a $15.5 billion Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP) with G7 and other countries – a financing framework aimed at helping developing economies decarbonize their energy systems while transitioning to clean energy infrastructure.
At the same time, Vietnamese authorities have systematically targeted and imprisoned the country’s leading climate leaders and experts, excluding civil society from the energy transition process. What has happened to the “Just” transition?
Speakers
Welcome from Obama Leaders Network, representative of Climate Community of Practice, Liangyi Chang, Christian Vanizette
Moderator – Namrata Chowdhary, 350.org Head of Public Engagement
- Guneet Kaur, Environmental Defender Campaign Coordinator, International Rivers and lead strategist in the Vietnam Climate Defenders Coalition
- Gerry Arances, Executive Director, Center for Energy, Ecology and Development
- Meena Jagannath, Director of Global Programs at Movement Law Lab
- Javier Garate, US Policy Advisor at Global Witness
Location: Judson Memorial Church, 55 Washington Square South (between Thomson and Sullivan Sts.)
Livestream link:
One Year Anniversary
People took action around the world to support “Free Hong, Free Them All”
May 31st 2024, marked first anniversary for Hoàng Thi Minh Hồng being arrested.
Hoàng Thi Minh Hồng was formally sentenced to 3 years in prison under false charges of tax evasion following her official trial in Ho Chi Minh City on September 28th 2023, where a fine of 100 million VND was also levied.
Working closely with 350.org since the organization’s early days, Hong has impacted her colleagues and friends in the movement. Hong established an affiliate organization, 350.org, known as the Center of Hands-on Actions and Networking for Growth and Environment (CHANGE), in 2013.
CHANGE, with its numerous accomplishments, played a pivotal role in halting the development and funding of coal-fired power plants in Vietnam.
Mobilization through creative ways is Hong’s master approach, therefore we hope to have the global solidarity action to do the similar ways. Your support for her early release will be very much appreciated.
Learn More
Learn more at Protect Climate Activists on this campaign, or you can read these news stories:
News Articles
THE GUARDIAN
Vietnam: outcry after leading climate activist arrested, accused of tax evasion
Critics say allegations against Hoàng Thị Minh Hồng are politically motivated, coming amid similar prosecutions against other environmental activists
THE NATIONAL PUBLIC RADIO
Vietnam faces criticism for arresting climate activist as it closes clean energy deal
A prominent climate activist in Vietnam was detained on Wednesday in what human rights experts say is the latest case of the country’s ruling Communist Party suppressing civil society.
AL JAZEERA
US, UN slam arrest of prominent Vietnamese environmental activist
Hoàng Thị Minh Hồng is the fifth prominent climate rights defender arrested for alleged tax evasion in the last two years.
SOUTH CHINA MORNING POST
COP28 must uphold rights of climate activists in Asia and beyond
Readers discuss activists’ role in the transition to renewable energy, Hong Kong’s plans to build a third medical school, and confusing date formats in public service messages.
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