Belizean Q'eqchi Spot17
The right to Free, Prior and Informed Consent clearly states that the government should not force people to change their method of organisation, thinking, or decision making, nor spread inaccurate information to misinform Indigenous Peoples.
Belizean Q'eqchi Spot18
In order to ensure that the right to Free, Prior and Informed Consent is complied with, there should be community meetings which make people aware of what is happening and could happen in their area. In addition to this, projects must be supervised in order to ensure that decisions made in the community meetings, are implemented during the development project.
Belizean Q'eqchi Spot19
For the right to Free, Prior and Informed Consent to be correctly applied, it is important to know that this right is applicable to all Indigenous Peoples. It must be adhered to with respect for indigenous communities’ own methods of communication and each person’s opinion must be heard. Furthermore, it means that there should be meetings with representatives of the government, companies, and Indigenous Peoples in order to arrive at an agreement that benefits the community.
Belizean Q'eqchi Spot20
In order for this right to be applied fairly, it should respect the following: 1. From the start of a project, there should be a consultation with the Indigenous People of the area; 2. There should be sufficient time devoted to ensuring that the community receive all of the information about the projects and its impacts; 3. Information should be distributed in accordance with the traditional ways of each community; 4. Any form of trying to influence the opinions of the people should be avoided; 5. All the details of decisions taken should be recorded.
Energía asequible y no contaminante, ODS#7, en Idioma Q'eqchi’
¿Conoce sobre los Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible (ODS) establecidos por Naciones Unidas? En este programa le compartimos información sobre el ODS número 7, enfocado en garantizar el acceso de toda la población a una energía asequible, segura, sostenible y moderna.
Trabajo decente y crecimiento económico, ODS#8, en idioma Q'eqchi’
¿Qué sabe sobre los Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible conocidos como ODS? En este programa le compartimos información sobre el objetivo número 8, enfocado al tema de la economía mundial, pues un crecimiento económico inclusivo y sostenido puede impulsar el progreso, crear empleos decentes para todos y mejorar los estándares de vida.
COP27 - Pablo Mis: Investment Must Find Its Way Into The Hands Of Indigenous Peoples
A Just Transition for Indigenous Peoples is one that centers a human rights approach and the protection of biodiversity and advances Indigenous sovereignty and self-determination in all endeavors relating to the building of green economies. Doing this will require that all stakeholders observe and fully implement the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and the right to self-determination and Free, Prior, and Informed Consent in all decision-making.
Coalición SIRGE, spot 4 - Objetivos de la Coalición SIRGE
¿Sabías que existe una agrupación que lucha por garantizar el respeto de los derechos de los Pueblos Indígenas durante la transición hacia una economía verde? Se trata de la Coalición SIRGE, integrada por líderes Indígenas y organizaciones aliadas que, en conjunto, abogan por una transición justa.
Christina Coc on Land Rights in Belize at UNPFII 2015
Cristina Coc, a Q'eqchi Maya woman of southern Belize, shares how Mayan groups in Belize have been fighting for their rights for over 30 years. After many meetings with the State, the Belize national court has acknowledged legal Indigenous rights to their land and affirmed that the government may not use, destruct, or occupy Indigenous land.
UN Special Rapporteur Vicky Tauli-Corpuz on Maya land rights in Belize
Listen to the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples speak about an incident in July 2015 in Southern Belize affecting the rights of the Maya people.
To learn more read: http://www.culturalsurvival.org/news/belize-unsr-victoria-tauli-corpuz-…
Albert Deterville On The Workings Of The Expert Mechanism
Albert Deterville, Expert Mechanism representative of Latin American and the Caribbean, discusses the Expert Mechanism, as created by the UN, on the rights of Indigenous Peoples, and the process in which they aid the monitoring of rights in regions around the world.
COP27 - Sele Tagivuni: Indigenous Peoples And Local Communities Must Be Respected And Listened To
In this radio program, Cultural Survival's Dev Kumar Sunuwar interviews Sele Tagivuni from Fiji and they discuss how Indigenous Peoples must be heard on matters pertaining to climate change.
Produced by Dev Kumar Sunuwar
Interviewee: Sele Tagivuni
Music: "LIBRES Y VIVAS by MARE ADVETENCIA, used with permission.
"Burn your village to the ground", by The Halluci Nation, used with permission.
COP27 - Salote Nasalo - Indigenous And Local Communities Must Be Recognized As Right Holders!
In this radio program, Cultural Survival speaks to Salote Nasalo from Fiji who says that the rights of Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities must be recognized.
Produced by Dev Kumar Sunuwar (Sunuwar)
Interviewee: Salote Nasalo from Fiji
Music: "LIBRES Y VIVAS by MARE ADVETENCIA, used with permission.
"Burn your village to the ground", by The Halluci Nation, used with permission.
UNFCCC Bonn SB58 Sele Tagivuni: Climate Change Exacerbates The Effects Of Poverty
The Bonn Climate Change Conference took place from June 5th to June 15th, 2023. The conference builds on the mandates that have emerged from COP 27 in Egypt in 2022. Cultural Survival's Edson Krenak attended the conference and spoke to Sele Tagivuni (iTaukei) from Fiji.
Produced by Edson Krenak (Krenak)
Edited by Shaldon Ferris (Khoisan)
Interviewee: Sele Tagivuni (iTaukei)
"Burn your village to the ground", by The Halluci Nation, used with permission.