Reprinted from: Education for a Sustainable Future: A Resource for Curriculum Developers, Teachers, and Administrators
From the document: "Indigenous people and their communities and other local communities have a vital role in environmental management and development because of their knowledge and traditional practices. States should recognize and fully support their identity, culture and interests, and enable their effective participation in the achievement of sustainable development. (The United Nations Conference on Environment and Development 1992, 1992)."
