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UNCSD-L Digest for Friday, May 09, 2014.

1. A Rights-Based Approach to Resource Extraction in the Pursuit of Sustainable Development - Mining Working Group brief

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From: Kathryn Tobin <kathrynjtobin@gmail.com>
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Date: Fri, 9 May 2014 16:02:44 -0400
Subject: A Rights-Based Approach to Resource Extraction in the Pursuit of Sustainable Development - Mining Working Group brief

Dear colleagues,

The Mining Working Group at the UN (MWG), a coalition of NGOs that, in partnership with our members and affected local communities, advocates at and through the UN for human and environmental rights as related to extractive industries, is pleased to share with you our recent advocacy brief. Produced at the beginning of the 11th session of the Open Working Group on Sustainable Development Goals, the brief is entitled "A Rights-Based Approach to Resource Extraction in the Pursuit of Sustainable Development." It outlines the rationale for a rights-based approach to sustainable development, particularly as regards extractive industries, in accordance with the international human rights framework. The brief also presents the Rights-Based Litmus Test, a concrete tool for policy-makers and commentators to gauge the validity of proposals for sustainable development, according to States' requirements under the international human rights framework. By following four steps, the test identifies policies that: do no harm; are people-centered; contribute to the eradication of poverty; and promote a sustainable world including for future generations.  

​To download the brief (pdf), please click here. ​

In addition, you may find interesting the Mining Working Group's commentary on the Working Document (Focus Areas) for OWG11, which is attached. 

Thanks very much,

Kathryn Tobin

Independent Consultant

on behalf of the Mining Working Group at the UN 

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Kathryn (Katie) Tobin

territoryunchartered.blogspot.com

@uncharteredKT

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