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

2010 - English - Advanced

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 - Technical

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 show an urgent need for guidance on how provincial authorities improve policy on relations between First Nations and other jurisdictions.

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

2013 - English - Moderate

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 - Moderate

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

Tebtebba Foundation, Asia Indigenous Peoples' Pact

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.

Biodiversity and Culture: Exploring Community Protocols, Rights and Consent
eBook

2012 - English - Moderate

Biodiversity and Culture: Exploring Communit...

International Institute for Environment and Development

FPIC | Informed Decision Making | Consultation | Decision Making | Environmental Assessment | Land Access | Land Stewardship | Land Use Planning | Self-Determination | Sustainability

Biodiversity and Culture: Exploring Community Protocols, Rights and Consent

FPIC and community protocol-type processes are being used to help claim rights and negotiate agreements in various biodiversity contexts. However, recent developments in international law in relation to access to genetic resources and benefit-sharing (ABS) have brought these participatory tools and processes centre stage.

Aboriginal-Mining Company Contractual Agreements in Australia and Canada: Implications for Political Autonomy and Community Development
Scientific Paper

2010 - English - Advanced

Aboriginal-Mining Company Contractual Agreem...

Ciaran O'Faircheallaigh

Informed Decision Making | Pimatisiwin | Business Practices | Community Engagement | Consultation | Corporate Social Responsibility | Decision Making | Environmental Assessment | Environmental Impact | Impact Benefit Agreement | Social & Cultural Impacts

Aboriginal-Mining Company Contractual Agreements in Australia and Canada: Implications for Political Autonomy and Community Development

The impacts of contractual agreements between industry and Indigenous communities (IBAs), for Aboriginal peoples are considered. Positive impacts including increased economic and social opportunities are compared with the negative impacts such as damaged relationships and protections from government, environmental groups, and the juridicial system. This paper identifies strategies to address these impacts, to ensure that contractual agreements support community development.

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