How to protect nature and territorial rights from the new mining rush
Greenpeace and partner organizations have released a new framework and map to protect sensitive ecosystems from the growing demand for critical minerals. The initiative emphasizes the need for Free Prior and Informed Consent from Indigenous and local communities before any mining activities occur.
Why it matters
As the global energy transition drives demand for minerals like lithium and cobalt, this framework seeks to balance industrial needs with the preservation of biodiversity and human rights.
Biodiversity protection is vital to life on Earth. Healthy oceans and forests provide us with the food we eat, the air we breathe, the water we drink and much more. Indigenous Peoples, local and coastal communities have been protecting these ecosystems for generations. Their cultures, knowledge and livelihoods are centred around a deep connection to nature.
The article is published by Greenpeace, an environmental advocacy group, and focuses on conservation and indigenous rights, which aligns with progressive environmental policy.
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