The world is undergoing a massive economic and environmental shift, and the consent of Indigenous nations is pivotal to making sure Indigenous nations benefit and to advancing North America’s global economic market share.
Trillions of dollars are being earmarked for investment for the transition to net zero economies by countries and companies around the world. This unprecedented investment has the potential to provide solutions to the climate crisis and at the same time improve the livelihoods of all of us.
ESG-aware investors, reputation-focused capital funds, informed buyers, and consumers worldwide are demanding that the raw materials, energy, and products they buy are sourced, produced, and sold in a manner that upholds human rights, protects the environment, and improves the lives of those directly impacted by their production.
North America, with our abundant energy and mineral resources, advanced rule of law, developed capital markets, respect of UN human rights standards such as the United Nation Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People (UNDRIP), has the potential to position ourselves ahead of other nations to attract this global investment.
Indigenous nations and our coalition members are aware of the role that they play in our mutual investment future. UNDRIP requires signatory governments and companies operating in those countries to secure the free, prior, and informed consent (FPIC) of Indigenous people for any developments and decisions that impact Indigenous lands and rights. Governments and companies that actively embrace UNDRIP-compliant Indigenous-commercial alliances have a distinct global competitive advantage.
The 144 First Nations of the First Nations Major Project Coalition invite you to our conference Our Collective Advantage: Indigenous Consent in Toronto, Canada to see how Indigenous rights, included in UNDRIP-driven Indigenous-industry partnerships, is driving commercial success that benefits all of us.