The principle of 'free, prior and informed consent' (FPIC), recognized by the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, mandates meaningful consultation with Indigenous communities before any actions are taken on their lands.
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Published: 13 September 2007Author: Office of the High Commissioner for Human RightsPresented: At the 33rd session of the HRC.Links: A/RES/61/295 (also available in 60 more languages)