The Dark Side of Free, Prior and Informed Consent
Something troubling is happening in the world of Indigenous rights, and I can't stop thinking about it.
I was reviewing transcripts from recent climate negotiations, and noticed a pattern that keeps showing up at these international forums. We're seeing more and more discussions about Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC), but fewer conversations about what truly matters: Indigenous Peoples' right to self-determination.
It's like we're so focused on the …
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