Rights for Indigenous Peoples and local communities to ensure the well-being of forests and biodiversity

This policy brief by Friends of the Earth International argues that forests managed by Indigenous Peoples and local communities (IPLC) are essential for biodiversity conservation and climate justice, but are threatened by extractive industries and certain conservation schemes. The document outlines a framework for public policy recommendations focused on self-determination, land rights, and the protection of traditional knowledge.

• Forests traditionally managed by Indigenous Peoples and local communities (IPLC) are critical for preventing biodiversity extinction and are central to climate justice efforts.
• IPLC territories face constant threats from mining, logging, underground extraction, and conservation schemes that result in the displacement of people, often because public policies fail to recognize the importance of IPLC forest management or protect collective rights to territories.
• The document's analysis and recommendations center on Community-Conserved Territories and Areas (ICCAs) and Community Forest Management, emphasizing rights related to autonomy, decision-making, land, ecosystem restoration, traditional knowledge, well-being, and gender justice.

APA

Friends of the Earth International (n.d.). Rights for Indigenous Peoples and local communities to ensure the well-being of forests and biodiversity. https://www.foei.org/publication/rights-for-indigenous-peoples-and-biodiversity/

Chicago

Friends of the Earth International. Rights for Indigenous Peoples and local communities to ensure the well-being of forests and biodiversity. n.d. https://www.foei.org/publication/rights-for-indigenous-peoples-and-biodiversity/.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{friendsoftheearthinternationalndrights, author = {{Friends of the Earth International}}, title = {{Rights for Indigenous Peoples and local communities to ensure the well-being of forests and biodiversity}}, institution = {Friends of the Earth International}, url = {https://www.foei.org/publication/rights-for-indigenous-peoples-and-biodiversity/}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }