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Global frameworks such as the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are used to measure development progress. However, many of these metrics are designed from the perspectives of high-income countries, raising issues about equity and justice for low-income areas. Through a case study on lithium mining in Argentinia, this article highlights the importance of including Indigenous and local communities in decision-making processes.
While global frameworks such as the SDGs exist to advance sustainable development, they often fail to reflect the values, priorities, and knowledge systems of local communities and Indigenous Peoples.
SEI, in collaboration with researchers from Argentina, investigated the impacts of lithium mining in the Argentinian High Andean Plateau as the basis for recommending locally-grounded SDG indicators that can better address communities’ needs.
By combining local insights with overarching global goals, this iterative process can be adapted for more equitable, sustainable and fair energy transition programs. Approaches such as these keep local stakeholders informed and allow for more context-sensitive policymaking.
SEI brief / This policy brief discusses the importance of involving Indigenous Peoples in lithium mining decisions in the Argentine Altiplano.
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