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Indigenous Peoples and Conservation: WWF Policy

Statement of Principles on Indigenous Peoples and Conservation

Local Fijian fishermen marking a new Marine Protected Area in Vanua Levu, Fiji.
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The WWF Statement of Principles on Indigenous Peoples and Conservation was prepared in 1996 and updated in 2008. This policy:

reflects WWF’s dedication to respecting indigenous and traditional peoples' human and development rights
recognizes the importance of conserving their cultures

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In 2009, WWF joined with other international conservation organizations to adopt a Conservation and Human Rights Framework, reflecting WWF’s interest to promote integration of human rights in conservation policy and practice.

Other Policy Documents

Mainstreaming WWF’s Principles on Indigenous Peoples and Conservation in Project and Program Management (2008)

Strengthening Partnerships with Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities (2007)

Indigenous Peoples and Conservation Organizations: Experiences in Collaboration (2000)

Principles and Guidelines on Indigenous and Traditional Peoples and Protected Areas (2000)

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