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Indigenous Rights
Indigenous rights ensure that Indigenous peoples live free from discrimination, protect their cultural identity, and participate in decisions affecting their communities and lands. These rights include self-determination, land and resource governance, and preservation of traditional knowledge. Organisations must uphold the principle of Free, Prior, and Informed Consent (FPIC), ensuring Indigenous communities have the right to give or withhold consent before mining, agriculture, infrastructure, and other projects affect their lands and resources.
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Climate-related risk scenarios for the 2050s: Exploring plausible futures for aquaculture and fisheries in New Zealand
Adopting an organisational risk lens, this report explores the potential extent and interconnectedness of climate-related impacts to New Zealand Fisheries through two, alternate scenarios (reflecting 2ºC and 4ºC of global warming) set in the year 2050. The report aims to support strategic decision making about sustainable utilisation of New Zealand's ocean resources.
Australia's welfare 2019: Data insights
This 14th biennial welfare report of the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, presents an overview of the welfare data landscape and explores selected welfare topics - including intergenerational disadvantage, income support, future of work, disability services, elder abuse and child wellbeing - in eight original articles.
Center for Humans and Nature
Center for Humans and Nature collaborates with philosophers, ecologists, political scientists, and economists, among others, to explore the social and ecological responsibilities of humans. The Center's ideas are presented in their journal Minding Nature, the City Creatures Blog, and special events.
Digging deeper: Human rights and the extractives sector
The report examines significant human rights issues in the extractives sector value chain, and summarises the key outcomes and insights of a PRI-coordinated (Principles for Responsible Investment) engagement with companies. Importantly, the report highlights the key elements that investors should consider when engaging with mining, oil and gas companies.
