International: Putting Free, Prior, And Informed Consent Into Practice In REDD+ Initiatives

International: Putting Free, Prior, And Informed Consent Into Practice In REDD+ Initiatives   The principle that indigenous peoples and local communities have a right to give or withhold their Free, Prior, and Informed Consent (FPIC) to developments affecting natural resources is not new. However, experience using FPIC in REDD+ implementation is still limited in the Asia-Pacific region, and there are few materials that explain and train practitioners in its concepts and practice. There is...

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