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Indigenous Peoples' Rights and the Role of Free, Prior and Informed Consent

Amy K. Lehr

Indigenous Peoples' Rights and the Role of Free, Prior and Informed Consent
Property Information
Resource Type Report
Language
  • English
Year 2014
Country United States of America
Topic
  • FPIC
  • Indigenous Governance
  • Industry
  • Rights and Legal Framework
Complexity Practical
Keywords
  • Business Practices
  • Environmental Impact
  • UNDRIP
Written By Industry
Written For
  • Academic Institutions or Researchers
  • Indigenous Allies
  • Indigenous Communities
Description Indigenous peoples right to free, prior, and informed consent (FPIC) for the use of their lands, resources, traditional knowledge, or intellectual property (“FPIC”) is a special protection for indigenous peoples. It is a recent development in international law, although not always effectively implemented in national practice. Companies wishing to respect this right should build upon their existing consultation processes so that they can demonstrate that they obtained consent for their activities.
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