Publications
A series of documents relevant to Indigenous Peoples are shown below. These include the FAO Policy on Indigenous Peoples together with a series of Voluntary Guidelines and Principles approved by FAO Member Nations which apply to Indigenous Peoples.
Using the search box located at the right side of the page, there can be found a series of useful documents with information on collaboration between FAO and Indigenous Peoples. The list includes publications, papers and reports that can assist in identifying and engaging with Indigenous Peoples, facilitate multi-stakeholder dialogues and strengthen cooperation.
Throughout their history, the semi-nomadic Maasai people have relied solely on herding for survival, viewing
their livestock as both a sign and source of wealth. However, increasingly frequent and severe drought across
southern Kenya and northern Tanzania – along with a lack of...
In this publication you will learn about an important international document called the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP or Declaration). The Declaration explains how the rights of indigenous peoples – including indigenous young people –...
This review, for the first time to date, analyses the potential of labelling and certification schemes for Indigenous Peoples to market their food products. Specifically, it looks at those schemes that are designed by, with and for Indigenous Peoples, and...
La presente publicación explica el surgimiento de las Directrices Voluntarias y su proceso de implementación, para luego ahondar en diversos ejemplos exitosos de implementación de las Directrices Voluntarias en los países de América Latina y el Caribe. América Latina y el...
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Animal genetic material and related husbandry knowledge are becoming increasingly monopolized for private interests. Civil society and others, including indigenous communities, farmer organisations, and many scientists, are concerned about the rights of those communities who have developed seeds,...