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  • Indigenous Participation in Environmental Management of Mining Projects: The Role of Negotiated Agreements

    Author(s)
    O'Faircheallaigh, Ciaran
    Corbett, Tony
    Griffith University Author(s)
    O'Faircheallaigh, Ciaran S.
    Corbett, Tony M.
    Year published
    2005
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    Abstract
    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 ...
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    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.
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    Journal Title
    Environmental Politics
    Volume
    14
    Issue
    5
    DOI
    https://doi.org/10.1080/09644010500257912
    Copyright Statement
    © 2005 Taylor & Francis : The author-version of this article will be available for download [12-18 months] after publication : Use hypertext link to access the version of the publisher.
    Subject
    Environmental Science and Management
    Policy and Administration
    Political Science
    Publication URI
    http://hdl.handle.net/10072/4630
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