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Question: What organization coined the term “FPIC” and what does it stand for in relation to Indigenous rights?

Answer: Answer: FPIC stands for Free, Prior and Informed Consent; it is used in UN declarations protecting Indigenous Peoples’ rights to meaningful participation and decision-making.
Brief Info: Ensures Indigenous communities are not bypassed when projects affect their lands, resources and futures.

(Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nation, 07 Nov 2025)

Source Link: https://www.fao.org/indigenous-peoples/pillars-of-work/governance-of-natural-resources-and-collective-rights/en?utm_source=chatgpt.com