Amnesty and Environment Committees take action

On Tuesday 27 July, the Amnesty and Environment Committees met for a Zoom meeting to take action against Adani’s harmful coal mine project in Queensland. We were joined by three staff members who participated in the discussion and took part in some message-writing to those with the power to make a change.

We sent emails to the Queensland Environmental Minister, Meaghan Scanlon in support of the Wangan & Jagalingou Traditional Owners of the sacred Doongmabulla Springs, whose lands and waters are being threatened by the mine. Our messages requested that the Minister meet with the Traditional Owners and arrange a Stop Work order until the springs are protected.

We also messaged company directors of the State Bank of India (SBI) and Japanese bank MUFG to ask that they not insure the Carmichael Adani coalmine. Heavy rainfall due to climate change has led to deadly flooding and landslides in Mumbai, which has had detrimental effects on the city. We offered condolences to the SBI executives, and one of our messages received an appreciative reply.

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