The vital cultural links between people and nature, encompassing values, security, and the set of economic activities that build upon natures’ services Values: Perceptions, beliefs, traditional practices, political views related to nature Security: Rights, governance, access to resources, respect for traditional knowledge Services: Spiritual, aesthetic, existence, sacred values and the activities they support Cultural Services

Evolution of Cultural Services into Social Policy SOCIAL POLICY SOCIAL PRACTICE SOCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY CI’s Internal Policies and key Social related Policies and Principles Tools Good Practices Institutional Protocols Common Framework Rights Based Approach Social Safeguards Stakeholder Engagement Valuation of Cultural Services and Values Impact on Human Well Being

CI’s Rights Based Approach Vision: We imagine a healthy prosperous world in which societies are forever committed to caring for and valuing nature, our global biodiversity, for the long-term benefit of people and all life on Earth. Mission: Building upon a strong foundation of Science, partnership and field demonstration, CI empowers societies to responsibly and sustainably care for nature, our global biodiversity, for the well-being of humanity Core Values: Passion, Respect, Integrity, Optimism, Courage, Teamwork Conservation International respects human rights and supports their further realization by integrating the following principles into all aspects of our work to care for nature for the well-being of humanity. Within the scope of our work, we will: Respect human rights Respect internationally proclaimed human rights and take no action that contributes to the infringement of human rights; Promote human rights and human well-being within conservation programs Support and promote the protection and realization of human rights, while respecting the cultural values of local populations and the sovereignty of States within which we work; Protect the vulnerable Protect the [people or peoples] who are most vulnerable to infringements of their rights and the ecosystems that sustain them; Encourage good governance Support the improvement of governance systems, including elements such as legal, policy and institutional frameworks, and procedures for equitable participation, conflict resolution and accountability; Work in partnership Seek and incorporate the knowledge and contributions of partners to ensure that our work results in lasting and fundamental improvements for nature and human well-being;

A Rights Based Approach in Action Integration of Rights: NORMS, STANDARDS & PRINCIPLES Into: POLICY, PLANNING, IMPLEMENTATION & OUTCOMES ASSESSMENTS To help ensure that conservation respects rights in all cases and also supports the realization of rights

Highlights of Integration of RBA at CI Incorporated in HSE Model Specific component and guidance incorporated into Field Division Planning Collaboration between SPP and CELB on Social and Environmental Standards Testing and piloting of approaches with Field in Peru Engagement with metrics to link RBA with HWB metrics Support of the GEF Application

Today’s Task 1.Presentation of Policies 2.Feedback from Leadership Team 3.Discussion of where policies will be housed: Institutional Manual/ Procedures 4.Next Steps

Institutional Policy Revised Indigenous Peoples and Conservation International: Principles for Partners Research Ethics Policy New Gender Policy Protection of Vulnerable Populations Policy Involuntary Resettlement Policy* Partnerships Policy

Comments/Concerns Direct Input today on the policies Specific written input by August 3 rd *GEF deadline is September 1.

Where to House Policies? Things to Consider: 1.Proposal Development 2.Programmatic and Project Design 3.Obligations to donors: Multi/bilaterals 4.Social and Environmental Safeguards 5.Incorporation of policies with grantees and partners ( auditing) 6.Human resources

Next Steps Comments Finalized: August 3 rd RBA package sent to EMT for approval : August 13 th Peter determines if Board approval is needed Package sent to GEF by September Rollout of RBA policies in Fall of FY13 Institutional Guidance on procedures/implementation during FY 13

Gender Equity RBA Policy Goal is equal enjoyment by women and men of rights, socially valued goods, opportunities, resources, and rewards. Addressing gender means recognizing men and women have different access to development programs and are affected differently by conservation activities. Addressing gender differences and inequalities improves program outcomes and enhances sustainability. Gender analysis involves understanding existing roles and responsibilities through access, knowledge, power. Gender equity results from gender equity strategies and processes.

The Elevator Metaphor Existing gender inequalities keep women on the ground floor of the development skyscraper – Discriminatory legislation – Lack of skills, knowledge, education, and resources – Gender-based violence Gender-sensitive interventions: – Remove obstacles, – Create equitable opportunities for both women and men, and – Let both men and women together reach the penthouse

A Framework for Gender Analysis Gender Dimensions : Access to Resources Knowledge, Beliefs, and Perceptions Practices and Participation Laws, Legal Rights, Policies, and Institutions Power relations are expressed within each dimension