A service of the International Council of Environmental Law -toward sustainable development - (ICEL)

A service of the International Council of Environmental Law - toward sustainable development - (ICEL)



Friday, November 26, 2010

FAO: Policy for engaging with Indigenous Communities

FAO has developed a guidance document titled "FAO Policy on Indigenous and Tribal Peoples," aimed to guide systematic and responsible engagement with indigenous peoples and their organizations. Priority areas of work identified as the basis for greater collaboration include:
- Natural resources, environment and genetic resources;
- Climate change and bioenergy;
- Land and territories;
- Food security, nutrition and the right to food;
- Communication and knowledge systems;
- Cultural and biological diversity; and
- Economic opportunity for sustainable livelihoods.

Go to: http://www.fao.org/fileadmin/user_upload/newsroom/docs/FAO_policy.pdf

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