Date of publication
Nov. 8, 2010
Document Reference #

A/HRC/WG.6/9/L.4

Publishing Organization
Universal Periodic Review
Document Type
Periodic Review
Country
Panama
Original Document
Relevant paragraphs, or extracts

69.32. Conduct prior consultations with indigenous communities, as required by international standards, in relation to all plans and projects that might affect them, in particular when it comes to large-scale projects such as hydroelectric dams and mining activities and regarding national plans and projects to reduce emissions from deforestation and forest degradation (Norway);

69.33. Reinstate the requirement to produce environmental impact studies which take into account the possible impact on the rights of persons living in the affected area for all major projects, especially in indigenous and protected areas, and that these studies are made public (United Kingdom).