Challenges for the protection of the rights of communities impacted by infrastructure projects in Brazila preliminary analysis

Resumo

The main purpose of this paper is to spell out the main challenges faced by three hydroelectric power plants in the Amazon - Jirau, Santo Antônio and Belo Monte- in preventing adverse impacts on local populations and in taking measures to remedy possible violations. The study focuses essentially on how decisions are taken in the planning, installation and construction phases of the large hydroelectric dams and how they influence the capacity of businesses to protect the rights of local communities. Based on official documents and interviews with relevant players and stakeholders, the research findings will allow us to make recommendations: to reform the environmental and social licensing process in the country, to make better use of human rights instruments and to introduce business practices in line with the UN Guiding Principles.

Ficha do documento

Tipo

Estudo

Ano

2015

Instituição

Grupo de Direitos Humanos e Empresas (GDHeE)

Fonte

Repositório da FGV

Idioma

Inglês

Acesso

Não informado

Identificador

oai:repositorio.fgv.br:10438/18801

Temas

Desenvolvimento RegionalMeio Ambiente

Palavras-chave

Social rightsBusiness practicesLocal communitiesLocal developmentSocial impactsDireitos sociaisPráticas empresariaisComunidades locaisDesenvolvimento localImpactos sociaisDireitoUsinas hidrelétricas - AmazôniaPlanejamento regional - AmazôniaDireitos humanos - BrasilResponsabilidade social da empresa