Cambodia interpretation of safeguard C
The REDD+ Strategy will be implemented in accordance to the rights of recognition of, and respect for the rights of original ethnic minorities, indigenous peoples and local communities; including the rights to non-discrimination, traditional knowledge and culture, self-determination, benefit sharing and collective tenure rights.
Core elements of Cambodia’s clarification of safeguard C
- The rights of original ethnic minorities, indigenous peoples and local communities are promoted and protected in the context of the application of the REDD+ strategy.
- Traditional knowledge is recognized and protected in the context of the application of the REDD+ strategy
Governance arrangements for safeguard C
The Cambodian Constitution recognizes that all Khmer citizens (which includes indigenous people under the NPDIP) are equal before the law regardless of race, colour, national origin.
The Land Law (2001), Forestry Law (2002), Fisheries Law (2006), and Protected Area Law (2008) all recognize the rights to traditional access and customary user rights by local communities and original ethnic minorities. These recognitions cover land rights, rights to forest products and by-products, and rights to have fishery communities. Traditional decision-making and dispute resolution mechanisms are recognized.
The National REDD+ strategy will be guided by the several guiding principles, which include: Ensure full and effective participation of relevant stakeholders, including those most vulnerable, such as local communities, indigenous peoples and women.
Information on implementation of safeguard C
C.1. Description of any potential sacred sites or other sites of cultural significance to ethnic minorities in areas that may be affected by REDD+ PAMs.
C.2. Description of how ethnic minorities, indigenous peoples and local communities were included in the design and implementation of the REDD+ PAMs.
C.3. Reports from relevant non-governmental stakeholders that ethnic minorities, indigenous peoples and local communities particularly women were not excluded from the benefits of REDD+ or are not left worse off.
C.4. If applicable, description of how (if at all) traditional knowledge has been used/has contributed to REDD+ PaMs implementation.
C.5. Number of ethnic minority population, particularly women residing in areas affected by REDD+ PAMs.
C.6. Number of ethnic minority population, particularly women directly involved in traditional use of resources from areas affected by REDD+ PAMs.