WWF Statement of Principles on Indigenous Peoples and Conservation
Bibliography B0986
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| Author(s) | WWF International |
| Date | 1996 |
| Reference type | Paper |
| Publisher | WWF International, Gland |
Summary
Indigenous peoples inhabit nearly 20% of the planet, mainly in areas where they have lived for thousands of years. Compared with protected area managers, who control about 6% of the world's land mass, indigenous peoples are the earth's most important stewards. During more than three decades of conservation work, WWF has been approached by many indigenous and rural communities seeking collaboration on issues like protected area management and the conservation of natural resources. WWF's views on the relationship between indigenous peoples and modern conservation have been touched upon in several of our publications. Despite this history, the statement which follows represents WWF's first attempt to enunciate a broad policy to guide its work. It has been prepared following extensive consultation throughout the WWF network, which has an institutional presence in more than 50 countries.
Themes
Indigenous and Local Community Rights
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http://www.panda.org/about_wwf/what_we_do/policy/people_environment/indigenous_people/statement_principles/index.cfm
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