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This website provides information and resources on FPIC as a tool of self-determination to assist communities in decision making. We have selected articles, tool kits, videos, voice messages, and community stories about FPIC and consultation.

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Making FPIC - Free, Prior and Informed Consent - Work: Challenges and Prospects for Indigenous People
Report

2007 - English - Practical

Making FPIC - Free, Prior and Informed Conse...

Marcus Colchester, Maurizio Farhan Ferrari

FPIC | Indigenous Governance | Informed Decision Making | Consultation | Decision Making | Land Use Planning | Monitoring | Self-Determination | UNDRIP

Making FPIC - Free, Prior and Informed Consent - Work: Challenges and Prospects for Indigenous People

This report summarizes progress made by indigenous peoples’ and organizations seeking to assess and apply right of indigenous peoples ‘to give or withhold their free, prior and informed consent to actions that affect their lands, territories and natural resources’ (referred to as ‘the right to FPIC’). It is informed by field programmes, case stu...

Social impact assessment: State of the art
Scientific Paper

2012 - English - Technical

Social impact assessment: State of the art

Ana María Esteves, Daniel Franks, Frank Vanclay

FPIC | Informed Decision Making | Pimatisiwin | Community Engagement | Decision Making | Environmental Assessment | Environmental Impact | Impact Benefit Agreement | Social & Cultural Impacts

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 t...

Operationalizing Free, Prior, and Informed Consent in the Extractive Industry Sector? Examining the Challenges of a Negotiated Model of Justice
Scientific Paper

2010 - English - Technical

Operationalizing Free, Prior, and Informed C...

David Szablowski

FPIC | Informed Decision Making | Rights and Legal Framework | Community Engagement | Consultation | Corporate Social Responsibility | Land Access | Land Use Planning | Self-Determination | Social & Cultural Impacts | Sustainability | UNDRIP

Operationalizing Free, Prior, and Informed Consent in the Extractive Industry Sector? Examining the Challenges of a Negotiated Model of Justice

This article takes a critical approach in presenting FPIC as a key principle of governance used to tackle issues to do with extractive industry development on Indigenous land. FPIC is discussed as a way to achieve justice by moving from central to local governments through processes of negotiations and engagement.

Finding Common Ground: A Critical Review of Land Use and Resource Management Policies in Ontario, Canada and their Intersection with First Nations
Scientific Paper

2015 - English - Academic

Finding Common Ground: A Critical Review of ...

Carolyn King, Fraser McLeod, Graham Whitelaw et al.

FPIC | Informed Decision Making | Rights and Legal Framework | Canadian Law | Inherent Rights | International Law | UNDRIP

Finding Common Ground: A Critical Review of Land Use and Resource Management Policies in Ontario, Canada and their Intersection with First Nations

This article analyses selective land use and resource management policies in their ability to recognize the rights of First Nations and Aboriginal peoples and past Crown-First Nations relationships. This study completed a document analysis of provincial legal documents on how they address First Nation issues and areas for improvement. Findings s...

We Have Rights: A Community Guide for Indigenous Peoples on the 2009 ADB Safeguard Policy Statement and Accountability Mechanism
Manual

2013 - English - Practical

We Have Rights: A Community Guide for Indige...

Asia Indigenous Peoples' Pact

FPIC | Informed Decision Making | Rights and Legal Framework | Environmental Assessment | Inherent Rights | International Law | Social & Cultural Impacts

We Have Rights: A Community Guide for Indigenous Peoples on the 2009 ADB Safeguard Policy Statement and Accountability Mechanism

This Guide focuses on the Asian Development Bank Safeguard Policy Statement of 2009 (ADB 2009 SPS) particularly its safeguard requirements for Indigenous Peoples. In addition, it features the ADB Accountability Mechanism of 2012. It also contains the principles and process of the Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC).

What is REDD+? A Guide for Indigenous Communities
Manual

2012 - English - Practical

What is REDD+? A Guide for Indigenous Commun...

Asia Indigenous Peoples' Pact, Tebtebba Foundation

Informed Decision Making | Pimatisiwin | Business Practices | Corporate Social Responsibility | Environmental Assessment | International Law | Land Stewardship | Monitoring | Self-Determination

What is REDD+? A Guide for Indigenous Communities

This book seeks to help indigenous communities and their organisations to provide their people with basic information on REDD+. It is intended as a guide in understanding climate change, REDD+ and how they relate to the recognition and exercise of the collective rights of indigenous peoples.

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