A/HRC/24/41
Contents
Paragraphs
Page
I.
Introduction .............................................................................................................
1–7
3
II.
A preferred model: resource extraction and development
through indigenous peoples’ own initiatives and enterprises ..................................
8–17
4
III.
IV.
V.
A.
Natural resource extraction and development by indigenous peoples
as an exercise of their self-determination and related rights ...........................
9–11
5
B.
State support and preference for indigenous peoples’ own initiatives
and enterprises ................................................................................................
12–17
5
The standard scenario: when States or third party business enterprises
promote the extraction of natural resources within indigenous territories ..............
18–40
6
A.
The right of indigenous peoples to oppose extractive activities .....................
19–25
7
B.
The principle of free, prior and informed consent ..........................................
26–36
8
C.
Natural resource extraction in indigenous territories absent consent ..............
37–40
11
Conditions for getting to and sustaining indigenous peoples’ agreement
to extractive activities promoted by the State or third party business enterprises ...
41–78
12
A.
Establishment of State regulatory regimes that adequately protect
indigenous peoples’ rights ..............................................................................
44–46
13
B.
Regulation of extraterritorial activities of companies ....................................
47–48
13
C.
Participation by indigenous peoples and respect for their rights
in strategic State planning for resource extraction and development .............
49–51
14
D.
Due diligence by extractive companies to respect
indigenous peoples’ rights ..............................................................................
52–57
14
E.
Fair and adequate consultation and negotiation procedures............................
58–71
16
F.
Rights-centred, equitable agreements and partnership ....................................
72–78
18
Conclusions and recommendations .........................................................................
79–92
20
Summary of activities of the Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples,
James Anaya, 2012-2013 .......................................................................................................................
22
Annex
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