The Implementation Project, a collaboration between the Native American Rights Fund and Colorado Law, has released a new resource titled "The Tribal Guide to Implementing FPIC in the Context of Conservation and Development." The guide aims to educate Tribal governments about Free, Prior, and Informed Consent (FPIC), a principle found in the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.
The guide is designed to help Tribal governments use FPIC as a means to protect their rights and interests when it comes to conservation and development activities. It highlights the importance of Indigenous Peoples’ connections to their current and ancestral lands, water sources, and territories. The resource emphasizes that Tribal governments need the ability to influence decisions about conservation and development in these areas.
The publication is organized into three chapters. The first chapter introduces the importance of FPIC in conservation and development. The second chapter outlines relevant articles from the Declaration and related UN guidance on FPIC standards. The third chapter provides examples of Tribal laws that address consultation processes, including some that incorporate FPIC.
More information about The Implementation Project and its work on advancing education and advocacy related to the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples can be found on its website.
