Indigenous Peoples Inspiring Sustainable Development Implementing UNDRIP through International Law and Covenants
Book contents
- Indigenous Peoples Inspiring Sustainable Development
- Treaty Implementation For Sustainable Development
- Indigenous Peoples Inspiring Sustainable Development
- Copyright page
- Contents
- Tables
- Notes on Contributors
- Foreword
- Acknowledgements
- Abbreviations and Acronyms
- Part I Introduction
- Part II Foundations of International Law for Indigenous Peoples and Sustainable Development
- Part III Indigenous Treaty Law Innovations on Sustainable Development
- Part IV Indigenous Treaty Implementation for Sustainable Development in Key Countries
- 9 Treaty Rights throughout History in Canada
- 10 Treaty Rights to Economic Sovereignty in the United States
- 11 Legal Standing for Nature in New Zealand
- 12 Indigenous Treaties for Sustainable Development in the Andes
- 13 Rights of Indigenous Peoples to Advance SDGs in Bangladesh and Mexico
- Part V Conclusions and Lessons for Treaty Reform
- Table of Cases and Court Decisions
- Table of Domestic Acts and Regulations
- Table of Multilateral and Indigenous Treaties and Declarations
- Table of Recommended Resources
13 - Rights of Indigenous Peoples to Advance SDGs in Bangladesh and Mexico
from Part IV - Indigenous Treaty Implementation for Sustainable Development in Key Countries
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 07 January 2026
Book contents
- Indigenous Peoples Inspiring Sustainable Development
- Treaty Implementation For Sustainable Development
- Indigenous Peoples Inspiring Sustainable Development
- Copyright page
- Contents
- Tables
- Notes on Contributors
- Foreword
- Acknowledgements
- Abbreviations and Acronyms
- Part I Introduction
- Part II Foundations of International Law for Indigenous Peoples and Sustainable Development
- Part III Indigenous Treaty Law Innovations on Sustainable Development
- Part IV Indigenous Treaty Implementation for Sustainable Development in Key Countries
- 9 Treaty Rights throughout History in Canada
- 10 Treaty Rights to Economic Sovereignty in the United States
- 11 Legal Standing for Nature in New Zealand
- 12 Indigenous Treaties for Sustainable Development in the Andes
- 13 Rights of Indigenous Peoples to Advance SDGs in Bangladesh and Mexico
- Part V Conclusions and Lessons for Treaty Reform
- Table of Cases and Court Decisions
- Table of Domestic Acts and Regulations
- Table of Multilateral and Indigenous Treaties and Declarations
- Table of Recommended Resources
Summary
This chapter presents agreements between Indigenous peoples and governments, specifically those in Bangladesh and Mexico that focus on their roles in promoting sustainable development. The introduction sets the stage for subsequent discussions by emphasizing the importance of global legal and policy frameworks in shaping these agreements, with the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) and the global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The two case studies from Bangladesh and Mexico are then analysed, shedding light on the unique characteristics, provisions, and outcomes of agreements between Indigenous peoples and governments in these contexts. A comparative analysis is conducted to identify commonalities, differences, and lessons learned from these case studies. Ultimately, the chapter concludes by highlighting the significance of ongoing dialogue, collaboration, and respect for Indigenous rights in achieving sustainable development goals globally. It underscores the importance of incorporating Indigenous perspectives and aspirations into the design and implementation of such agreements.
Keywords
Sustainable developmenttradeMexicoBangladeshpeace agreementsUNDRIPSDGshuman rightstraditional knowledgegovernanceIndigenoustreaty lawtreaty implementationsustainabilityclimate changebiodiversityjusticeIndigenous Ontologiesland rightsself-determinationenvironmental stewardshipParis agreementZapatista MovementHill District CouncilEjidosnon-implantationland disputesfood securityclimate resilienceresource extractionSan Andrés AccordsChittagong Hill Tracts Treaty
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- Indigenous Peoples Inspiring Sustainable DevelopmentImplementing UNDRIP through International Law and Covenants, pp. 269 - 286Publisher: Cambridge University PressPrint publication year: 2026
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