ASI News for April 2016

In the April issue:

ASI Indigenous Peoples Advisory Forum meeting – Malaysia

On 16-18 April 2016, indigenous organisations met in Kuantan, Malaysia, to discuss the convening of ASI’s Indigenous Peoples Advisory Forum (IPAF), which will be a standing forum in ASI’s governance. The objectives of the meeting included to share experiences across communities affected by exploration, bauxite mining and processing, and to review and further develop Terms of Reference for the IPAF and its role in ASI governance. Two representatives of the IPAF will serve on the ASI Standards Committee. Read more…

ASI becomes registered Charity

Last week, ASI was officially registered as a Charity with the Australian Charities and Not-for-Profits Commissions (ACNC). The registration has been made effective from the date of ASI’s incorporation on 25 June 2015. Read more…

ASI doubles membership in 12 months

With 3 new members this month — WWF, Chimbo, Lavít — ASI membership has grown to 27 members, doubling member numbers over the last twelve months. ASI members are leading organisations across the aluminium value chain, civil society organisations, industry associations and other supporters. Read more…

Upcoming events

• ASI’s Annual General Meeting. 26 April, Ingolstadt, Germany.
• AluSolutions. 10-11 May 2016, Abu Dhabi.