Circumpolar Information Guide on Mining for Indigenous Peoples and Northern Communities

The Circumpolar Information Guide on Mining recognizes that indigenous and northern communities are central stakeholders for a sustainable Arctic. The purpose of the Guide is to increase the ability of Indigenous peoples and residents of northern communities to understand, influence and participate...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Arctic Council, Sustainable Development Working Group (SDWG)
Format: Book
Language:English
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Online Access:http://library.arcticportal.org/1479/
http://library.arcticportal.org/1479/1/Circumpolar_Information_Guide_onm_Mining.pdf
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Summary:The Circumpolar Information Guide on Mining recognizes that indigenous and northern communities are central stakeholders for a sustainable Arctic. The purpose of the Guide is to increase the ability of Indigenous peoples and residents of northern communities to understand, influence and participate in mining-related processes in order to maximize benefits and minimize negative effects on their lives, culture, land and the environment.