James Anaya to conference in Kirkenes
Dr James Anaya, United Nations' Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, will open the conference Indigenous Peoples, Business & Environment 2012 with a key note speech on indigenous peoples rights and corporations.
Conference program
Indigenous peoples, Business & Environment 2012
Indigenous peoples, Business & Environment 2012
Thon Hotel Kirkenes
9 February 2012
13.00-17.30
Indigenous Peoples, Business and Environment 2012
The inhabitants of the North face severe consequences from industrial and military activities in their areas of livelihood. Indigenous peoples depending on land use are threatened by waste and pollution. Who are responsible for cleaning up? How can we prevent environmental damage? Are we able to join forces to secure a safe environment for future generations? What about the companies’ obligations?
The conference takes place in Thon Hotel Kirkenes, Norway on 9 February 2012. The Working Group of Indigenous Peoples in the Barents Euro-Arctic Region (WGIP) is the host of this conference, organized by the Norwegian Barents Secretariat.
Indigenous politicians, representatives from industrial companies and authorities, as well as experts on indigenous peoples’ rights and international legislation are invited to share experiences and discuss the future of the North.
The participants will pay for the hotelroom individually on arrival, and the rate also covers meeting expenses.
Full pension at Thon Hotel per night:
Single room NOK 1995
Double room NOK 1495 per person
Kirkenes is situated on the border to the Russian Federation, and the conference will be coordinated with the festival Barents Spektakel 2012, the Kirkenes Conference and the Barents Indigenous Peoples’ Congress, taking place on 10 February.
Questions can be routed to Christina@barents.no
The conference takes place in Thon Hotel Kirkenes, Norway on 9 February 2012. The Working Group of Indigenous Peoples in the Barents Euro-Arctic Region (WGIP) is the host of this conference, organized by the Norwegian Barents Secretariat.
Indigenous politicians, representatives from industrial companies and authorities, as well as experts on indigenous peoples’ rights and international legislation are invited to share experiences and discuss the future of the North.
The participants will pay for the hotelroom individually on arrival, and the rate also covers meeting expenses.
Full pension at Thon Hotel per night:
Single room NOK 1995
Double room NOK 1495 per person
Kirkenes is situated on the border to the Russian Federation, and the conference will be coordinated with the festival Barents Spektakel 2012, the Kirkenes Conference and the Barents Indigenous Peoples’ Congress, taking place on 10 February.
Questions can be routed to Christina@barents.no
