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evictions and the forced relocation of communities in the context of disasters or the
adverse effects of climate change;
(b)
Develop legal-normative, policy and institutional frameworks governing
planned relocations in accordance with international and regional human rights
standards that are centred on the autonomy, choice and consent of all those relocating;
(c)
Develop standard operating procedures to implement planned
relocation policies, including by designating institutional responsibilities and putting
in place relevant coordination procedures with a whole-of-government and whole-ofsociety approach;
(d)
Conduct, prior to initiating any relocation process, thorough
environmental, social, economic, health and cultural impact assessments with the full
participation of affected communities and ensure the preservation of cultural identity
in new locations;
(e)
Take measures to ensure that the free, prior and informed consent of
Indigenous Peoples is respected before any planned relocation process is undertaken,
and proactively engage with and seek the partnership and participation of affected
persons and communities in all stages of the process;
(f)
Establish a national climate land bank in partnership with communities
at risk of relocation that meets their needs and is zoned for exclusive use as relocation
sites;
(g)
Establish mechanisms to identify and secure planned relocation project
funding from national and international sources with human rights safeguards;
(h)
Require that local authorities, communities to be relocated and local
communities co-develop a planned relocation action plan that sets out all details,
timelines and responsibilities for the planned relocation;
(i)
Ensure that relocations are carried out without discrimination and
distinction of any kind and in accordance with key protection and human rights
safeguards and principles, are safe, voluntary and dignified, and promote inclusive
and equitable development;
(j)
Identify and assess the social, emotional and psychological consequences
of planned relocations on affected communities, and ensure adequate support is
available to fully address them;
(k)
Review land tenure laws to address barriers for communities relocating
across traditional boundaries, ensuring secure tenure in relocation areas and
preventing future disputes;
(l)
Provide just and satisfactory compensation for loss of land and remedies
for other tangible and intangible assets, with due consideration for the special rights
and needs of Indigenous Peoples;
(m) Foster opportunities for community-to-community knowledge transfer
and experience-sharing, including by providing opportunities for the community to
share its expertise with other communities considering planned relocation;
(n)
Establish conditions for the full enjoyment of human rights in relocation
areas, and monitor, identify and address the human rights challenges and protection
risks that relocated persons and communities face, with the objective of achieving
durable solutions;
(o)
Ensure access to justice, and provide legal aid and support to those who
have grievances concerning their relocation.
85.
The Special Rapporteur recommends that national human rights institutions,
civil society organizations, regional and international organizations, United Nations
bodies and agencies and international financial institutions, as appropriate:
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