Rights of indigenous peoples over their lands, territories and natural resources

81. The State should ensure that indigenous peoples have legal certainty with respect to their lands, territories and natural resources. To that end, as a matter of urgency, it should adopt an accessible and effective system for awarding land that allows for the full enjoyment of their territorial rights in accordance with international human rights standards. Requirements for the establishment of indigenous territorial districts should be harmonized with those standards to ensure that indigenous peoples who wish to do so can use this option for exercising their right of self-determination.

82. The establishment and management of protected areas and other systems for protecting indigenous peoples’ lands and territories should be the subject of proper consultations and to free, prior and informed consent.