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Respect and Include Local Communities and Indigenous Peoples
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Respect the rights of indigenous and local people and mitigate any adverse impact on their traditional practice
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Consult with local authorities, indigenous governance structures and relevant community authorities
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Before undertaking any activity that might adversely affect the traditional practices and livelihood of local communities and indigenous peoples, develop a consultation process that seeks agreement and complies with domestic laws
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Promote capacity-building in local communities and with indigenous peoples in order to enable active participation in processes concerning the land, territories or resources
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