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New UN manual gives more say to indigenous peoples in development projects that affect them

Oct 11, 2016, at 01:33 pm

New York, Oct 11 (Just Earth News): The United Nations agricultural agency on Monday unveiled a new manual that seeks to ensure that indigenous peoples, custodians of more than 80 per cent of global biodiversity, are able to freely give or deny their consent in development interventions that affect their natural resources or their way of life.

UN experts urge Mexican authorities and businesses to adequately engage with communities affected by development projects

Sep 10, 2016, at 03:57 am

New York, Sept 9 (Just Earth News): Concluding a ten-day official mission to Mexico, a United Nations expert group has called on the country's authorities and business sector to ensure adequate consultation with individuals and communities affected by development projects and business operations.