How can companies respect the rights of Indigenous peoples impacted by renewable projects?
Podcast, 17 April 2024
In the urgent rush for renewable energy, what are the impacts on Indigenous Peoples? And how can tools like FPIC (Free, Prior, and Informed Consent) help mitigate those impacts, protect rights, and accelerate fair and equitable climate action?
In this episode, IHRB’s Frances House sits down with two human rights defenders, Robie Halip from the Philippines and Prabindra Shakya from Nepal. Robie is the coordinator of The Indigenous Peoples Major Group for Sustainable Development. Prabin is convenor of Asia Indigenous Peoples Network in Extractive Industries and Energy and also the founder of the community Empowerment and Social Justice Network in Nepal.
Robie and Prabin share examples of renewable energy projects from Norway to Nepal and how indigenous people have been directly affected. You’ll also learn how the use of human rights conventions and Free, Prior, and Informed Consent can protect rights through better engagement and partnerships between companies and Indigenous people, which are essential to help lessen social resistance and accelerate the transition to green energy.
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