strategy
Strengthening legislation on the rights of indigenous peoples
Synonyms:
Supporting indigenous rightsPromoting the rights of indigenous peoples
Context:
This strategy features in the framework of Agenda 21 as formulated at UNCED (Rio de Janeiro, 1992), now coordinated by the United Nations Commission on Sustainable Development and implemented through national and local authorities.
Claim:
Governments should incorporate, in collaboration with the indigenous people affected, the rights and responsibilities of indigenous people and their communities in the legislation of each country, suitable to the country's specific situation. Developing countries may require technical assistance to implement these activities.
Facilitates:
Conserving nature communallyProtecting traditional knowledgeLegalizing community rights to resource useRecognizing indigenous environmental rightsImplementing citizen rights and responsibilitiesPreserving traditional rights to natural resourcesStrengthening role of indigenous communities for sustainable development Values:
Rights Organizations:
United Nations Centre for Human Rights References:
Greaves, Tom: Intellectual Property Rights for Indigenous PeoplesRoy, B K and Miller, D K: The Rights of Indigenous peoples in International Law: an annotated bibliography Type Classification:
E: Emanations of other strategies Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
