De quejas a cambios [2]: El futuro del Mecanismo de Quejas de FSC y lo que implica para los Pueblos Indígenas
This session aims to build understanding among FSC members about the fundamental changes introduced in the draft FSC Complaints and Appeals Procedure, with a particular focus on implications for Indigenous Peoples. Co-organized by FSC International (SIU) and the FSC Indigenous Foundation, the session will explore current barriers faced by Indigenous communities in accessing FSC’s dispute resolution systems and evaluate how the new procedure enhances accessibility, inclusion, and compliance with the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights.
Through a presentation of the revised draft, real-world case studies, and lived experiences of Indigenous representatives, participants will engage in an interactive discussion on what progress has been made—and what gaps still remain. The objective is to ensure that Indigenous Peoples' rights, voices, and leadership are meaningfully reflected in FSC’s grievance systems going forward.
Link: https://connect.fsc.org/current-processes/revision-complaints-and-appeals-procedures
Peggy Smith, Lakehead University
La Dra. M.A. (Peggy) Smith (Miskwaanakwadook - Mujer de las nubes rojas) es catedrática emérita de Gestión de Recursos Naturales en la Universidad Lakehead y silvicultora profesional titulada jubilada de Ontario, Canadá. De ascendencia cree del territorio del Tratado n.° 9, cuenta con más de 30 años de liderazgo en derechos indígenas y silvicultura. La Sra. Peggy forma parte del Consejo de la Fundación Indígena FSC y participó de forma activa en FSC desde 1993. También preside el Consejo Directivo del Grupo de Derechos y Recursos, que promueve los derechos sobre la tierra en todo el mundo.
Te Ngaehe Wanikau, FSC PIPC
Te Ngaehe Wanikau es un respetado líder indígena de Ngāti Hikairo ki Tongariro - Ngāti Tūwharetoa en Aotearoa (Nueva Zelanda). Con más de 40 años de experiencia, dirigió asentamientos tribales históricos, iniciativas de cogobierno y actividades de defensa de los indígenas en todo el mundo. Es representante de Oceanía en el Comité Permanente de Pueblos Indígenas de FSC. Te Ngaehe defiende los derechos indígenas, la gestión medioambiental y la autodeterminación, combinando los conocimientos tradicionales con estrategias políticas modernas para garantizar los derechos culturales y territoriales de los pueblos indígenas.
Gabriel (Gabe) Bolton
Worked for over 10 years as a forester in the North-eastern US with more than 20 years of experience related to forest certification. Employed by Rainforest Alliance in 2006 and has been with Preferred by Nature since October 2018. As Preferred by Nature Senior Technical Advisor, Forestry, Gabe serves as a global technical expert for forest management certification, providing support to regional offices with management of high profile and controversial certificates. Gabe is a qualified FM auditor trainer and senior FSC FM auditor and has participated in more than 50 audits and assessments in 19 countries on six continents.
Julian Nierentz
Overseeing the current revision of FSC´s complaints and appeals procedure. Responsible for FSC´s complaints´ mechanism and for managing complaint cases that reach FSC International, including Policy for Association cases. Joined FSC in 2012 working in various roles in market development including Value Chain Development or Trademark Management before joining System Integrity in 2022. Economist by training specialized in international trade and development.
Event Details
- Tuesday, 28 October
Time: 08:30 - 10:00 (EST - Panama) / 14:30 - 16:00 (CET) / 21:30 - 23:00 (WITA)