Earthworks Earthworks 225d ago
What Does Free, Prior, and Informed Consent Really Mean — And Why Does It Matter?

What Does Free, Prior, and Informed Consent Really Mean — And Why Does It Matter?

Yblin Roman Escobar, Policy Lead for the SIRGE Coalition at COP30, breaks down the true meaning of Free, Prior, and Informed Consent (FPIC) — and why it's essential to protecting Indigenous rights in the face of mining projects worldwide. Learn how FPIC should shape policy, safeguard communities, and challenge extractive industries. 🔗 https://earthworks.org/cop30fairfuture #IndigenousRights #ClimateJustice #COP30