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This policy brief by the Stockholm Environment Institute examines the gap between global Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) indicators and the lived experiences of Indigenous Peoples and local communities in the Argentine Altiplano affected by lithium mining. It argues that for the energy transition to be socially equitable and environmentally responsible, the UN and national governments must incorporate local and Indigenous perspectives into the creation and monitoring of development indicators.

This briefing by the Stockholm Environment Institute examines the social and environmental impacts of lithium mining in the Argentine Altiplano. It argues that current UN Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) indicators often overlook the leadership and lived experiences of Indigenous Peoples and local communities, creating a gap between global policy and local reality. The document proposes a framework for more inclusive stakeholder engagement, capacity building, and the co-creation of SDG indicators to ensure a socially just energy transition.