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APPEN D I X
Key Terms & Concepts
Indigenous Peoples: One Small Planet understands Indigenous Peoples as those who have a deep, long-standing
connection to their territories, which are essential to their
cultural, spiritual, and physical survival. As self-determined
by the region/community, this de昀椀nition may encompass
Local Communities while in others, it may not.
There is no formal universal de昀椀nition for the term, as a
single de昀椀nition will inevitably be either over- or under-inclusive, making sense in some societies but not in others.
Most de昀椀nitions recognize the right of Indigenous People
to determine their own identity and membership based on
their customs and traditions.
Nature Conservation: the practice of protecting, preserving, managing, and restoring natural environments and the
biodiversity they contain. This includes activities aimed at
safeguarding ecosystems, species, and genetic diversity to
ensure their continued existence and health.
Self-Determination: In alignment with the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People, this term refers
to the ability and authority of Indigenous peoples to
freely de昀椀ne, pursue, and manage their own economic,
social, and cultural development according to their
values, priorities, and needs. This concept is complex
due to historical and ongoing economic, social, and
cultural power dynamics. The need for recognition
and application of human rights, and the challenges
in achieving genuine dialogue and resolution within
existing state structures.
