"Burma is a country rich in biodiversity, with a wealth of natural resources. This biodiversity however, is under threat in many ways, but particularly from the impacts of the projects which exploit natural resources for energy. Oil, gas and hydroelectric projects are all a valuable source of income for the regime, which exploits the country?s abundant natural resources by signing deals with neighbouring countries for the extraction and export of these resources. Seldom do those Burmese citizens living in the areas of the projects see any benefits. Instead, they are often subjected to a wide variety of human rights abuses associated with increased militarization around the projects; abuses including forced labour, land confiscation and resettlement, among others. In addition, their drinking water supplies are threatened, as is the fertility of their farmlands..."