Indigenous participation in environmental management of mining projects: The role of negotiated agreements

The principle that indigenous people should participate in the environmental management of resource projects on their traditional lands is increasingly recognised by international law and institutions. Negotiation of agreements between indigenous groups and resource developers represents one way in...

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Published in:Environmental politics 2005-11, Vol.14 (5), p.629-647
Main Authors: O'Faircheallaigh, Ciaran, Corbett, Tony
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aboriginal Australians
Aboriginal communities
Aborigines
Agreements
Australia
Bargaining
Community Involvement
Decision making
Environment
Environmental management
Environmental Protection
Evaluation
Indigenous populations
International law
Landowners
Mining
Mining companies
Mining Industry
Native peoples
Negotiation
Negotiations
Political participation
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Summary:The principle that indigenous people should participate in the environmental management of resource projects on their traditional lands is increasingly recognised by international law and institutions. Negotiation of agreements between indigenous groups and resource developers represents one way in which that principle can be given effect. However, virtually nothing is known about the environmental provisions of negotiated agreements or their efficacy in enhancing indigenous participation. This article examines environmental provisions of agreements involving Aboriginal landowners and mining companies in Australia. It concludes that while agreements certainly have the potential to enhance Aboriginal participation in environmental management, a majority do not have this effect, reflecting the weak negotiating position of many Aboriginal peoples in their dealings with mining companies.
ISSN:0964-4016
1743-8934
DOI:10.1080/09644010500257912