Rosa Koian Explained

Rosa Koian is a human rights and environmental activist from Papua New Guinea.^[1]

Life

Koian is a leading member of the Bismarck Ramu Group, a non-governmental organisation based in Madang Province, Papua New Guinea.^[2] The group represents indigenous communities on development and conservation issues. The group leads legal challenges against the advances of international corporations, particularly in resource extraction industries and palm oil production.^{[3] [4]}

Koian also works with sufferers of leprosy to assist them in leading active lives and advocates for their needs.^[5]

Koian worked with the Oakland Institute on the film On Our Land, which was released in 2013 and described the rapid and massive appropriation of Papua New Guinean land by foreign-owned corporations.^{[6] [7]}

Publications

• 'Social and economic impact of climate change in Papua New Guinea'. Catalyst, Vol. 42, No. 1, 2012: 69-83.^{[8] [9]}

Notes and References

1. News: Rosa Koian. The Pacific Community. 2018-07-28. en.
2. Web site: Women in patrilineal and matrilineal societies in Melanesia. Koian. Rosa. 28 July 2018.
3. Web site: Rosa Koian-Resource Wars Moana Nui Action Alliance. mnaa-ca.org. en-US. 2018-07-28.
4. Web site: Papua New Guinea: the new frontier for palm oil production : : Contributoria - people supporting journalism. Wilton. Jen. www.contributoria.com. 2018-07-28.
5. Web site: Scourge of leprosy, a disease of the poor, returns to PNG - Keith Jackson & Friends: PNG ATTITUDE. asopa.typepad.com. 2018-07-28.
6. Web site: On Our Land Film: Press Kit. oaklandinstitute.org. en-US. 2018-07-28.
7. News: Papua New Guinea: Logging giants dodge tax, social responsibilities. 2016-09-06. Green Left Weekly. 2018-07-28. en.
8. Web site: Social and Economic Impact of Climate Change in Papua New Guinea, Rosa Koian. C42.1, 2012. - Melanesian Institute Shop. shop.mi.org.pg. en-GB. 2018-07-28.
9. Social and economic impact of climate change in Papua New Guinea . 2012 . Koian, Rosa . Catalyst . 42 . 1 . en.