INDIGENOUS PEOPLES

Energy infrastructure projects can risk harming the rights of Indigenous Peoples, if their culture, identity and relationship with the land and rivers are neglected. By implementing a transparent consultation process in good faith, project developers and Indigenous representatives can work tog­­ether to help to ensure that communities are protected and even benefit from new energy infrastructure.

The How-to Guide on Hydropower and Indigenous Peoples explores how best to engage with these communities to ensure that hydropower projects respect the dignity and human rights of Indigenous Peoples throughout their operating life.