Guide on Climate Change and Indigenous Peoples

peoples, local communities and women.• This paragraph is a much watered-down version of the earlier draft (Feb.24, 2009) which says:FIP-supported programs should be designed with the full and effectiveparticipation and involvement of – and with respect for the rights ofindigenous peoples, family forest owners and local communities at thecountry level...”• It clearly states with “respect for the rights of indigenous peoples” whilethe July draft says “on matters that affect their distinctive rights.• It has stipulated that it will make available resources for indigenouspeoples to become active and informed players in national REDDprocesses, in general, and FIP processes in particular. The 2 July 2009draft of the design document 19 has a section X which is on “IndigenousPeoples and Local Communities Initiative.”Indigenous Peoples and LocalCommunities Initiative38. The full and effective, continuous participation of indigenous peoples andlocal communities in the design and implementation of FIP investmentstrategies is necessary. This participation will be highly dependent onstrengthening the capacity of these groups to play an informed andactive role in national REDD processes in general and FIP processes inparticular, as well as on recognizing and supporting their tenure rights,forest stewardship roles, and traditional forest management systems.A dedicated grant mechanism should be established under the FIP toprovide grants to indigenous peoples and local communities in countryor regional pilots to support their participation in the development of theFIP investment strategies, programs and projects. At the implementationstage grants to indigenous peoples and local communities should be anintegral component of each pilot.39. The scope of activities eligible for support from a dedicated grantmechanism for indigenous peoples and local communities (and theirdesignated support organizations) should include, inter alia, support forsecuring and strengthening customary land tenure and resource rightsand traditional forest management systems of indigenous peoples andlocal communities; support, including capacity building as required,for the development of pilot project proposals by indigenous peoplesand local communities and their implementation; and support for theinvolvement of indigenous peoples and local communities in monitoringand evaluation of forest activities, in conformity with relevant nationallaws and regulations.- Section X, Para 38 and 3970 <strong>Guide</strong> on Climate Change and Indigenous Peoples