Post on 16-Jan-2016
The vital cultural links between people and nature, encompassing values, security, and the set of economic activities that build upon natures’ services
•Values: Perceptions, beliefs, traditional practices, political views related to nature
•Security: Rights, governance, access to resources, respect for traditional knowledge
•Services: Spiritual, aesthetic, existence, sacred values and the activities they support
Cultural Services
Evolution of Cultural Services into Social Policy
SOCIAL POLICY
SOCIAL PRACTICE
SOCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY
CI’s Internal Policies
and key Social related Policies and Principles
ToolsGood Practices
Institutional ProtocolsCommon
Framework
Rights Based ApproachSocial Safeguards
Stakeholder EngagementValuation of Cultural Services and Values
Impact on Human Well Being
CI’s Rights Based ApproachVision: We imagine a healthy prosperous world in which societies are forever committed to caring for and valuing nature, our
global biodiversity, for the long-term benefit of people and all life on Earth.Mission: Building upon a strong foundation of Science , partnership and field demonstration, CI empowers societies to
responsibly and sustainably care for nature, our global biodiversity, for the well-being of humanityCore Values: Passion, Respect, Integrity, Optimism, Courage, Teamwork
Conservation International respects human rights and supports their further realization by integrating the following principles into all aspects of our work to care for nature for the well-being of humanity. Within the scope of our work, we
will:
Respect human rights
Respect internationally
proclaimed human rights and
take no action that contributes
to the infringement of human rights;
Promote human rights and human well-being within
conservation programs
Support and promote the
protection and realization of human rights,
while respecting the cultural values
of local populations and
the sovereignty of States within
which we work;
Protect the vulnerableProtect the [people or
peoples] who are most vulnerable to infringements
of their rights and the ecosystems
that sustain them;
Encourage good governanceSupport the
improvement of governance
systems, including elements such as legal, policy and
institutional frameworks, and procedures for
equitable participation,
conflict resolution and
accountability;
Work in partnership
Seek and incorporate the knowledge and contributions of
partners to ensure that our work
results in lasting and fundamental improvements for nature and human
well-being;
A Rights Based Approach in Action
Integration of Rights:
• NORMS,• STANDARDS &• PRINCIPLES
Into:
• POLICY,• PLANNING,• IMPLEMENTATION &• OUTCOMES ASSESSMENTS
To help ensure that conservation respects rights in all cases and also supports the realization of rights
Highlights of Integration of RBA at CI• Incorporated in HSE Model• Specific component and guidance incorporated into
Field Division Planning• Collaboration between SPP and CELB on Social and
Environmental Standards• Testing and piloting of approaches with Field in Peru• Engagement with metrics to link RBA with HWB
metrics• Support of the GEF Application
Today’s Task
1. Presentation of Policies2. Feedback from Leadership Team3. Discussion of where policies will be housed:
Institutional Manual/ Procedures4. Next Steps
Institutional PolicyRevised• Indigenous Peoples and Conservation International:
Principles for Partners • Research Ethics PolicyNew• Gender Policy• Protection of Vulnerable Populations Policy• Involuntary Resettlement Policy*• Partnerships Policy
Comments/Concerns
• Direct Input today on the policies• Specific written input by August 3rd
*GEF deadline is September 1.
Where to House Policies? Things to Consider:1. Proposal Development2. Programmatic and Project Design3. Obligations to donors: Multi/bilaterals4. Social and Environmental Safeguards5. Incorporation of policies with grantees
and partners ( auditing)6. Human resources
Next Steps• Comments Finalized: August 3rd
• RBA package sent to EMT for approval : August 13th
• Peter determines if Board approval is needed• Package sent to GEF by September• Rollout of RBA policies in Fall of FY13• Institutional Guidance on
procedures/implementation during FY 13
Gender Equity RBA Policy
• Goal is equal enjoyment by women and men of rights, socially valued goods, opportunities, resources, and rewards.
• Addressing gender means recognizing men and women have different access to development programs and are affected differently by conservation activities.
• Addressing gender differences and inequalities improves program outcomes and enhances sustainability.
• Gender analysis involves understanding existing roles and responsibilities through access, knowledge, power.
• Gender equity results from gender equity strategies and processes.
The Elevator Metaphor •Existing gender inequalities keep women on the ground
floor of the development skyscraper
–Discriminatory legislation– Lack of skills, knowledge, education, and resources– Gender-based violence
Gender-sensitive interventions:– Remove obstacles, – Create equitable opportunities for
both women and men, and– Let both men and women together
reach the penthouse
A Framework for Gender Analysis
Gender Dimensions:• Access to Resources• Knowledge, Beliefs, and • Perceptions• Practices and Participation• Laws, Legal Rights,
Policies, and Institutions
Power relations are expressed within each dimension