Des plaintes au changement [2] : L’avenir du mécanisme de plaintes du FSC et ses implications pour les Peuples Autochtones
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 Docteure M.A. (Peggy) Smith (Miskwaanakwadook-Red Cloud Woman) est Professeure émérite en Gestion des ressources naturelles à l'Université Lakehead et Forestière professionnelle agréée à la retraite de l'Ontario, au Canada. D'ascendance crie et originaire du territoire du Traité n° 9, elle a plus de 30 ans d'expérience dans le domaine des droits des peuples autochtones et de la foresterie. Mme Peggy siège au Conseil de la Fondation pour les autochtones de FSC, et elle est active au sein de FSC depuis 1993. Elle préside également le Conseil d'administration du Groupe « Droits et ressources », qui promeut les droits fonciers à l'échelle mondiale.
Te Ngaehe Wanikau, FSC PIPC
Te Ngaehe Wanikau est un leader autochtone respecté de Ngāti Hikairo ki Tongariro - Ngāti Tūwharetoa en Aotearoa Nouvelle-Zélande. Avec plus de 40 ans d'expérience, il a dirigé des implantations tribales historiques, des initiatives de co-gouvernance et des actions de plaidoyer en faveur des populations autochtones au niveau mondial. Il est le représentant de l'Océanie au sein du Comité permanent des peuples autochtones de FSC. Te Ngaehe défend les droits des autochtones, la gestion de l'environnement et l'autodétermination, en combinant les connaissances traditionnelles avec des stratégies politiques modernes pour garantir les droits culturels et fonciers des peuples autochtones.
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)