Sawit Watch, Forest Peoples Programme, Institut Manua Punjung & Sarekat Hikau Indonesia
6 Febrero de, 2011
Comments by international and Indonesian indigenous peoples, smallholders and non-governmental organisations on the 6th January 2011 consultation draft World Bank Group Framework and IFC Stratgy for Engagement in the Palm Oil Sector.
Patrick Anderson, FPP
1 Febrero de, 2011
The principle that indigenous peoples and local communities have a right to give or withhold their Free, Prior, and Informed Consent (FPIC) to developments affecting their resources is not new. However, experience using FPIC in REDD+ implementation is still limited in the Asia-Pacific region. Using relevant examples from a range of locations and sectors, this manual provides a basis for developing country-specific guidance on employing FPIC in REDD+ processes.
10 Enero de, 2011
Will conservation organisations finally take practical action to implement agreed commitments that recognise the rights of indigenous peoples in protected areas?
Human Rights Clinic, University of Texas School of Law
26 Octubre de, 2010
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14 Octubre de, 2010
En 2009 la Corporación Financiera Internacional (IFC por sus siglas en inglés), el brazo del Banco Mundial para el sector privado, anunció que examinaría las políticas y normas sociales y ambientales que aplica para guiar y regular sus préstamos en sectores vulnerables. Estearevisión se ha estado realizando con una amplia participación de la sociedad civil y representantes y organizaciones de los pueblos indígenas. Aunque estaba previsto que la revisión terminase en agosto de 2010, la IFC acaba de anunciar una prolongación de este proceso.
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Marcus Colchester, Forest Peoples Programme
1 Julio de, 2010
The right of indigenous peoples to give or withhold their free prior and informed consent to projects, laws and policies that may affect their rights is affirmed in international law. Making this right effective is more challenging: and what should private sector companies do to ensure they respect this right? This 'scoping paper'has been prepared by FPP for The Forests Dialogue to stimulate an interactive discussion about how to respect FPIC in practice among all those concerned about forests and rights.
Scoping paper prepared for The Forest Dialogue's (TFD) FPIC Initiative.
9 Marzo de, 2010
At a week-long workshop on 'Indigenous Peoples' Rights, Extractive Industries and National Development Policies in Guyana' from 2-8 March 2010, the topics covered were: indigenous peoples' right to free, prior and informed consent (FPIC) and the extractive sector, the Government of Guyana's recent Low Carbon Development Strategy (LCDS) and REDD+ policies. Amerindian leaders shared their experiences of both public-sector and private development projects and proposals within their territories.
Mujer y niño bagyeli descargan una trampa de pesca tradicional en la zona del oleoducto de Camerún
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Oil palm plantation, Indonesia
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