Human rights of internally displaced persons in the context of the Post-2015 development agenda 2015, para. 89
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Historically, development projects have been a major cause of displacement. Important questions relating to their impact must always be asked and the principles of informed consultation, participation and consent respected. For example, while proposed sustainable development goal 7 calls for States to ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy services for all, the impact in terms of displacement of communities to make way for hydroelectric and other development projects must be taken into account. The sustainable development goals must not be achieved at the cost of forced displacement.
Legal status
Non-negotiated soft law
Body
Special Rapporteur on the human rights of internally displaced persons
Document type
Special Procedures' report
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N.A.
Topic(s)
Environment
Equality & Inclusion
Humanitarian
Movement
Person(s) affected
Persons on the move
Year
2015
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Other
Reference
SR Internally Displaced Persons, Report to the HRC (2015), A/HRC/29/34, para. 89.