Use of the term “Indigenous Peoples”
Over the decades, the concept of the term Indigenous Peoples has evolved beyond the original meaning found in dictionaries. We are using the term Indigenous Peoples with capitalised initials to …
Over the decades, the concept of the term Indigenous Peoples has evolved beyond the original meaning found in dictionaries. We are using the term Indigenous Peoples with capitalised initials to …
This resource covers the following: Outcome Documents: Dialogue Meeting on Enhanced Indigenous Peoples Participation at the UN and the World Conference on Indigenous Peoples (WCIP) Click here to download full …
Resolution adopted by the General Assembly on 22 September 2014 [without reference to a Main Committee (A/69/L.1)] 69/2. Outcome document of the high-level plenary meeting of the General Assembly known as …
Outcome Document of the World Conference on Indigenous Peoples (WCIP) 2014 Read More »
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Social and environmental sustainability are fundamental to the achievement of development outcomes and shall be systematically mainstreamed into UNDP’s Programme and Project Management Cycles. UNDP’s Social and Environmental Standards (SES)1 …
[UNDP] Social and Environmental Screening Procedure Read More »
Social and environmental sustainability are cornerstones of human development and poverty reduction. UNDP’s Strategic Plan1 and policy framework articulate the organization’s strategic commitment to promoting sustainable development in all of …
Historically, companies have faced significant challenges when managing their relationships with indigenous peoples. As businesses operate in increasingly remote areas, their ability to act in a manner respectful of the …
The Guidelines state that responsible investments should do no harm, safeguard against dispossession of legitimate tenure right holders and environmental damage, and should respect human rights. This technical guide on …
[FAO Governance of Tenure Technical Guides] Respecting Free, Prior and Informed Consent Read More »
Large infrastructure and industrial Projects can have adverse impacts on people and on the environment. As financiers and advisors, we work in partnership with our clients to identify, assess and …
“Indigenous peoples” and “forest-dependent communities” are essential to the success of REDD+ given that the majority of the world’s remaining forests in developing countries are located where they live, often …
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