Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities

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WWF's Statement of Principles on Indigenous Peoples and Conservation was drafted in 1996 and updated in 2008. WWF recognizes that indigenous peoples are among the Earth’s most important stewards of natural resources and key partners in realizing our mission. WWF’s policy reflects our dedication to respecting indigenous and traditional peoples' human and development rights and recognizes the importance of conserving their cultures. We are committed to collaborating with indigenous peoples and organizations to conserve and sustainably use natural resources and to advocate on issues of common concern.

WWF believes that partnership depends on the recognition of indigenous peoples’ rights and interests, appreciation of their longstanding contributions to biodiversity conservation and understanding of the links between biological and cultural diversity.

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WE RESPECT AND PROMOTE THE RIGHTS OF INDIGENOUS PEOPLES

Indigenous Peoples are stewards of much of the planet’s remaining biodiversity. Respecting and promoting the rights of Indigenous Peoples and recognising their knowledge and leadership are at the foundation of conservation efforts. These 10 principles are core to this approach and a cross-cutting theme for all our work.

Statement of Principles: Indigenous people

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