Global expectations: International frameworks and standards
There are various international standards and frameworks requiring proponents to enable the Free Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC) of project-affected communities.
United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
UNDRIP is increasingly treated as a mandatory minimum standard, provides that states shall consult and cooperate with Indigenous peoples “to obtain their free, prior and informed consent” before adopting measures that may affect them, including those related to land or natural resources.
International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination
Promotes and encourages universal respect for and observance of human rights and fundamental freedoms for all, without distinction as to race, sex, language or religion.
Universal Declaration of Human Rights
Articulates the civil and political rights and fundamental freedoms to which every human being is equally and inalienably entitled.
United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights
A set of guidelines for States and companies to prevent, address and remedy human rights abuses committed in business operations.
International Finance Corporation Sustainability Framework, Performance Standard 7: Indigenous Peoples
Recognises proponents/companies can create opportunities for First Nations people to participate in, and benefit from project-related activities, and that First Nations can play a role in managing activities and enterprises as partners in development, meeting First Nations aspiration for economic and social development.
International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights
Recognises the inherent dignity and equal and inalienable rights of all humans, including all people’s right to self-determination, and the right to determine their civil and political rights and freely pursue their economic, social and cultural development.
International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights
Articulates the States, including those having responsibility for the administration of Non-Self-Governing and Trust Territories, shall promote the realisation of the right of self-determination, and shall respect that right.
International Labour Organisation -- Indigenous and Tribal Peoples Convention (ILO 169)
Articulates First Nations people concerned shall have the right to decide their own priorities for the process of development as it affects their lives, beliefs, institutions and spiritual well-being and the lands they occupy or otherwise use, and to exercise control, to the extent possible, over their own economic, social and cultural development. In addition, they shall participate in the formulation, implementation and evaluation of plans and programmes for national and regional development which may affect them directly.
International Labour Organisation - Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work
Supports the rights to a safe and healthy working environment grounded on the values and principles of social justice, and empowers representative organisations to tackle challenges to freedom, dignity, rights and health in their everyday life, including via negotiation with partners.
OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises on Responsible Business Conduct
Recognises enterprises impact on the entire spectrum of human rights, and provides recommendations for responsible business conduct re climate change, biodiversity, technology, business integrity and supply chain due diligence, among other areas, and avoid causing or contributing to adverse human rights impacts through their own activities and address such impacts when they occur to make positive economic, environmental and social progress.
OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Business Conduct
Recognises that business activities can result in adverse impacts related to workers, human rights, the environment, bribery, consumers and corporate governance, and so provides guidance for understanding and implementing due diligence for responsible business conduct.
OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Meaningful Stakeholder Engagement in the Extractive Sector
Provides practical guidance to extractive companies related to stakeholder engagement, recognising companies can contribute to positive social and economic development when they involve local communities in their planning and decision making.