Leaving No One Behind:The Sustainable

Development Goals andIndigenous Peoples

English

This book is based on the animation video, titled “Leave No OneBehind – SDGs and Indigenous Peoples”. It aims to introducewhat are the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) forindigenous peoples. In the video, you will also find some of thedemands of indigenous peoples across the world to make the 2030Agenda slogan “Leave No One Behind” a reality and whatindigenous peoples can contribute to ensure that the goals areachieved without indigenous peoples being left behind. The videowas produced by AIPP in partnership with the Digital Mixes andwas launched during AIPP 7th General Assembly in September2016.

Video Credit Information:

Animation by: Digital MixesCopyright 2016 Asia Indigenous Peoples PactOriginal version: http://aippnet.org/leave-no-one-behind-sdgs-and-indigenous-peoples/Script: Joan Carling, Patricia Miranda Wattimena, Alex Boyesen

Leaving No One Behind:The Sustainable Development Goals and

Indigenous Peoples

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We are at the tipping point in the way humankindinhabits the earth.

Depending on what we do next, this could be good forus or bad.

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If we don’t work together to fight threats to ourexistence such as climate change …

If we don’t act to end hunger, poverty, or change theways we share and nurture our planet …

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If we don’t care about how we treat each other orabout equality and sustainability …

Then our lives and communities may well be injeopardy.

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We urgently need to protect nature and its resourcesfor future generations.

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As a first step in 2000, world leaders ratified theMillennium Development Goals or the MDGs.

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Created to help focus on tackling some of the world’smost acute problems, by 2015 we had made significantprogress in areas such as:

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Gender parity in primaryeducation

Reduction in childmortality

Access to piped drinkingwater

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However, indigenous peoples were left behind andmuch remains to be done if we are to uplift those stillin poverty,

marginalized

anddiscriminated,

and achieve sustainable development for all.

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In 2015 the successor to the MDGs was agreedfollowing a worldwide consultation with over 150world leaders 

and with major civil groupsincluding indigenouspeoples under the umbrellaof " ".The World We Want

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The result is the -also referred to as or the .

Sustainable Development GoalsAgenda 2030 SDGs

This ambitious set of goals is a guide and frameworkfor what we collectively must achieve over the next 15years, to bring about a fairer and sustainable world.

The SDGs are comprehensive in their objectives andscope. 

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They include all nations, rich and poor,

and promotepartnership,collaborationandparticipation ofall citizens.

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The 2030 Agenda commits to “leave no one behind”particularly the poorest and the most marginalised ofour communities.

The 2030 Agenda, comprises 17 ambitious goalspromoting sustainability, empowerment, equity andrespect for human rights. 

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Let's look at each of the goals.

No poverty. Zero hunger.

Good health andwell-being.

Gender equality.

Quality education.

Clean water andsanitation.

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Affordable and cleanenergy.

Decent work and economicgrowth.

Industry, innovation andinfrastructure.

Sustainable cities andcommunities. 

Reduced inequalities.

Responsible consumptionand production. 

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Climate action. Life below water.

Life on land.

Partnerships for the goals.

Peace, justice and stronginstitutions. 

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These are the Sustainable Development Goals.

But there are cautions too for our indigenoussocieties: 

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The goals of economic development andindustrialization must be managed carefully to avoidviolation of indigenous land rights and ensureequitable use of resources.

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Currently, countries are creating new nationaldevelopment plans with a commitment to inclusion andparticipation.  

As indigenous peoples, we must engage in thesenational discussions and decisions.

This is a unique opportunity for indigenous peoples toconfirm our place in the future of the planet, and notto be left behind.

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WHO ARE WE?

There are more than 370 million indigenous peoples throughout the world.

We manage manydifferent ecosystems andtraditional occupations.

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WHERE CAN YOU FIND US?

Plains, grasslands and tundra, oceans, deserts,forests, and mountains.

The SDGs are relevant and applicable to the world'sindigenous peoples directly....and as a contributor totheir success.

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They create a framework that will guide governments, private sector, and civil society to create a betterworld and mutually beneficial relationships, with andfor indigenous peoples.

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We as indigenous peoples have been conserving ourresources sustainably for centuries. 

Not only for our survival but also as part of ouridentities, cultures and well-being of humanity and theplanet.

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These must continue to be protected, ensuring thatindigenous peoples, and our ways of life, form a coreelement of our common future.

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WHAT DO WE REQUIRE?

What do we, as indigenous peoples, require in order totake part in meaningful ways?

Education and capacity building

Partnerships with governments based on the respectfor our rights and trusted partners

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A place at the negotiating tables at national, regionaland global levels

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Disaggregation of data based on ethnicity.

Without properly collecting and filtering dataindigenous peoples could be misrepresented or simplyremain invisible.

Indigenous peoples need to be part of reporting andreview processes from national to global platforms.

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Already initiatives are being put into place to addressthis such as the whichmonitors the level of recognition and implementationof their rights.

“Indigenous Navigator”

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The SDGs already have shoulders to stand on in theform of United Nations Declaration on the Rights ofIndigenous Peoples and other UN instruments.

These should be fully integrated into the SDG'simplementation, particularly involving indigenouspeoples' land rights and cultural integrity.

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WHAT DO WE AS INDIGENOUS PEOPLESHAVE TO OFFER?

Indigenous knowledge and innovations

Sustainable food production and food security

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Knowledge and values for sustainable living

Cultural diversity

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Conflict prevention 

Conservation of forests, natural resources, andbiodiversity

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Medicines

Handicrafts

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WHAT IS THE WORLD THAT WE WANT?

Culturally sensitive eduction(Khadia indigenous peoples, Odisha state, India)

We want to conserve our resources(Indigenous peoples of Roraima, Amazonia region,Brasil)

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We want protection of our traditional knowledge andoccupations!(Jukagir, Evenk Indigenous person, Yakutuya, Russia)

We want dignity and non-discrimination.(Sandez Barnard, Aboriginal Indigenous person,Australia)

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Land rights now!

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We demand self-governance!(Aili Keskitalo, President of the Sámi Parliament ofNorway)

Education is very important to indigenous people.(Larry Fischer, Mattakeeset Tribe, USA)

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Access to indigenous education(Suraporn Surayamonton, Karen people, Thailan)

No life without forrest for indigenous people, we needto conserve our resources. (UEFA/DRC)

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Recognizing the contributions of indigenous peoples insustainable development.(Joan Carling, Cordillera Indigenous Peoples,Philippines)

Participation and inclusion in sustainabledevelopment.(International Indigenous Youth)

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Good health and well being. It is really the essence ofbeing connected to your lands, languages, and yourculture.(Grand Chief Ed John, Tl'azt'en Nation)

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Halting the desctruction of our habitats andterritories.

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Dignity without discrimination(Masai indigenous peoples, Kenya)

We want self determined development.(Misquito indigenous peoples, Nicaragua)

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Empowerment of and respect for the rights ofindeginous women, youth, and indeginous people withdisabilities.

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The whole sustainable development goals should befocused that no one will be left behind.  And it is alsothat nothing about us, without us.(Pratima Gurung, Nepal Indigenous DisabledAssociation, Nepal)

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We as indigenous peoples have so much to give to thefuture diversity and security of the planet.

The SDGs will not achieve their aims without theeffective participation and inclusion of indigenouspeoples.

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Find out more and what you can do by visiting ourwebsite: www.aippnet.org

Supported by:International Work Group for Indigenous Affairs

Asia Indigenous Peoples PactOriginal video produced by:

Joan Carling, Patricia Miranda Wattimena, and Alex Boyesen

Patricia Miranda Wattimena

Video scripting:

Video narrator:

Video clip contributors from which screenshots taken:Joenia Carvalho, Adolphine Muley, Dennis Mairena, Agnes Leina,Polina Shulbaeva, Hpuji Nawng (Fuji), Chumpol Boonpeng (Tan),Daphne Tan, Lakpa Nuri Sherpa, UN Department of Economic andSocial Affairs, and others.

International Land Coalition, Jason Taylor, Sze Ning, Een IrawanPutra, Jimmy Nelson, Christian Erni, Joan Carling, NepalIndigenous Disabled Association, Alex Boyesen, and others

Kullanard Napapong (Pear), Warayuth Tositarat (Note),Nutnaree Harnjai (Tarn)

Thamanan Phakdee (Tama), Sunida Nisaphanant (Blue),Jatuporn Kewsamare (Rei)

Photos by:

Video animators:Main:

Support:

Alex BoyesenVideo direction, music, and compositing:

Edmund Sheffield, Hjalmar Hjorth BoyesenVideo recording engineer, edit support: