概要

This book presents five case studies showcasing indigenous peoples experiences and interactions with the aluminium sector in Australia, Suriname, India, Guinea and Cambodia. It first elaborates on what criteria are used to identify indigenous peoples and what free prior and informed consent contains. Data in most of the case studies is collected through public reports from companies or is gathered from interviews with communities directly. The book concludes that the corporate aluminium sector had previously had little consideration for the rights of indigenous peoples and emphasizes how important it is for the impact assessments being fully participatory and developed in culturally appropriate manner. Futhermore, the book includes a number of recommendations for governments and corporations, such as the need of harmonizing domestic laws to be consistent with the UNDRIP and for corporations to respect indigenous peoples beliefs and their relationship with the land and its resources.