2011 - English - Practical
Free, Prior, and Informed Consent in REDD+: Pr…
This report provides an overview of Free, Prior, and Informed Consent (FPIC), and its importance to the implementation of REDD+ projects. Generic guidelines are provided for how governments and businesses can respect Indigenous peoples right to FPIC, based on the premise that applications of FPIC must be directed by the local community that is aff…
2013 - English - Academic
Making Free Prior & Informed Consent a Reality…
The “Making FPIC a Reality Project” in the United Kingdom, is a coalition of Indigenous peoples, Academic institutions, and NGO’s that advocate for the recognition of the rights of Indigenous peoples by multinational mining companies. This research paper seeks to contribute towards a discussion between indigenous peoples and mining companies on th…
2013 - English - Academic
Risk communication and trust in decision-maker…
The objective of the current research study is to explore trust associated with development and implementation of the Giant Mine Remediation Plan. Interviews with Aboriginal community members, industry members, and government staff were conducted and 5 areas of trust were identified. Issues of lack of cooperation, that result in delayed remediatio…
2015 - English - Academic
Aboriginal people and forestry companies in Ca…
The concept of ‘social licence to operate’ (SLO) is a way of framing actions related to regulatory licences and approval processes for forestry on Aboriginal land. This article links the processes of SLO to Aboriginal views on forestry. Previous ways of collaborating between industry and Aboriginal communities, such as impact benefit agreements an…
2015 - English - Practical
Community Consent Index 2015 Oil, gas, and min…
This report presents publically available corporate commitments and policies regarding community rights and community engagement with focus on FPIC.
2014 - English - Practical
Interpreting the UN guiding principles for ind…
This report makes recommendations to states, business enterprises, indigenous peoples and other stakeholders for a more effective operationalisation of the guiding principles in relation to the human rights of indigneous peoples.