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How can companies respect the rights of Indigenous peoples impacted by renewable projects?
How can companies respect the rights of Indigenous peoples impacted by renewable projects?

How can companies respect the rights of Indigenous peoples impacted by renewable projects?

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In the rush for renewable energy, what are the impacts on Indigenous peoples?In this episode, IHRB’s Frances House sits down with two human rights defenders, Robie ​Halip from ​the ​Philippines and Prabhin Shakya ​from Nepal. Robie is ​the ​coordinator of The ​Indigenous ​Peoples ​Major ​Group ​for ​Sustainable ​Development. Prabhin is convenor of Asia ​Indigenous ​Peoples ​Network ​in ​Extractive ​Industries ​and Energy and also the founder ​​of ​the ​community ​Empowerment ​and ​Social ​Justice ​Network ​in ​Nepal.Robie and Prabhin share examples of renewable energy projects from Norway to Nepal and how Indigenous people have been directly affected. You’ll also learn how the use of human rights conventions and Free, Prior, and Informed Consent can protect rights through better engagement and partnerships between companies and Indigenous people, which are essential to help minimise social resistance to the green energy transition.

How can companies respect the rights of Indigenous peoples impacted by renewable projects?

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