Having a Say: Indigenous Peoples, International Law and Free, Prior and Informed Consent
By S.J. Rombouts.
Description
In 2007, the adoption of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples reinvigorated discussions about the participation by indigenous peoples in the decision-making processes that affect them. In particular, the debate revolved around interpretations of the concept of "free, prior, and informed consent" (FPIC), which is becoming one of the central mechanisms in international law and policy for resolving conflicts about lands and natural resources. In this study, the legal status of FPIC and conditions for its successful implementation are examined. The principle is conte...
ISBN(s)
9462401349, 9789462401341
