UNEP and Indigenous Peoples: A Partnership in Caring for the Environment - Policy Guidance

United Nations Environment Programme

UNEP and Indigenous Peoples: A Partnership in Caring for the Environment - Policy Guidance

dc.contributor.author	United Nations Environment Programme
dc.contributor.organization	Governance Affairs Office
dc.date.accessioned	2016-11-18T09:05:58Z
dc.date.available	2016-11-18T09:05:58Z
dc.date.issued	2012-11
dc.description	This policy guidance outlines how the United Nations Environment Programme engages with Indigenous Peoples as partners in environmental policy development, decision-making and implementation. It explains the rationale for engagement, describes Indigenous Peoples’ rights, knowledge systems and environmental stewardship, and sets out mechanisms for participation, capacity development, consultation and institutional coordination. The document establishes procedures for incorporating Indigenous Peoples’ perspectives into programme planning, project implementation, environmental assessments and governance processes, including the application of free, prior and informed consent where relevant. It also addresses thematic areas such as climate change, ecosystem management, disasters, environmental governance, hazardous substances and sustainable consumption and production, while aligning UNEP’s work with international frameworks and human rights standards.	en
dc.description.uri	https://www.unep.org/civil-society
dc.format	pdf
dc.identifier.uri	https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/11202
dc.language	English
dc.language	French
dc.language	Spanish
dc.page.number	21 p.
dc.relation.TableOfContents	Executive Summary Background Who Are Indigenous Peoples? UNEP’s Mission and Mandate and Indigenous Peoples Objectives of the Policy Guidance Mechanisms of Engagement with Indigenous Peoples Indigenous Peoples Focal Point Indigenous Peoples in Environmental Policy Processes Capacity Building and Development Inclusion of Indigenous Peoples’ Perspectives in the Implementation of UNEP’s Programme of Work Project Planning and Implementation Communication, Education and Awareness-Raising About Indigenous Peoples Environmental Education Environmental Assessment and Early Warning UNEP, Indigenous Peoples and UNEP’s Programme of Work Climate Change Disasters and Conflicts Ecosystem Management Environmental Governance Harmful Substances and Hazardous Waste Resource Efficiency – Sustainable Consumption and Production Conclusions Appendix: International Policy Framework on Indigenous Peoples
dc.rights.accessLevel	Public
dc.subject	indigenous people
dc.subject	environmental protection
dc.subject.sdg	SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities
dc.title	UNEP and Indigenous Peoples: A Partnership in Caring for the Environment - Policy Guidance	en
dc.title.alternative	El PNUMA y los pueblos indígenas: una alianza para el cuidado del medio ambiente – Directrices	es
dc.type	Non-technical guideline