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This report by Natural Justice examines the use of community protocols as tools for indigenous peoples and local communities to manage their rights and engage with extractive industries. Based on action research in Argentina, India, Kenya, and Zimbabwe, the document analyzes how these protocols help communities articulate their values, secure free, prior and informed consent (FPIC), and address power imbalances with governments and corporations.

This guide, published by Natural Justice, provides a comprehensive set of participatory methodologies and tools designed to assist facilitators in developing community protocols. It categorizes tools into textual, visual, verbal, and dramatic formats to ensure inclusivity and cultural responsiveness, particularly when engaging with marginalized groups or communities with varying literacy levels. The guide structures these tools around five core elements: the facilitator's perspective, community background, the process of development, the outcome, and the legal landscape.