2015 - English - Academic
Growing Deep roots: Increasing Aboriginal Auth…
Governance in forestry is beginning to include more actors in decision-making processes. This article explores the role of Aboriginal peoples in governing the Canadian forest sector. In a case study of Essipit Innu First Nation in Quebec (Canada) the Essipit community effectively co-governed forest management decisions with a forestry company at t…
2014 - English - Practical
Reclaiming Free Prior and Informed Consent (FP…
This report discusses the context of local land grabs and how the principle of FPIC has responded to land grabs more recently. The ‘consent’ component of FPIC is explored in more detail, including where consent is required and desired. The report concludes that the ultimate challenge is a political issue, not technical.
2016 - English - Practical
Anatomy of a First Nations treaty
This article describes briefly the history of First Nations-settler treaties and recent developments in treaty negotiations in Canada.
2010 - English - Technical
Increasing the Sustainability of a Resource De…
This article discusses Aboriginal peoples engagement in Negotiated Agreements (IBAs) and Environmental Impact Assessments as a way in which to produce more sustainable development projects. The author suggests that by negotiating with businesses directly, Aboriginal peoples are able to get around the limitations of government legislation and ensur…
2010 - English - Technical
The Livelihood Impacts of Oil Palm: Smallholde…
This article explores the expanding oil palm industry in Indonesia, in order to document the livelihood impacts of resource development among smallhold farmers. They found that oil palm development resulted in economic benefits for local communities, but resulted in conflict between farmers and industry due to lack of Free, Prior, Informed Consent…
2012 - English - Technical
Social impact assessment: State of the art
This article explores what is “good” practice in social impact assessment (SIA). SIA addresses social issues in development through participatory processes that support affected peoples, and companies. SIA seeks to increase understanding of and responses to change, and avoid negative impacts while enhancing positive benefits. The author argues tha…