Guidance for RSB P&C 12 (Land Rights)

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Compared to the current Version Zero, the RSB needs to develop the full guidance to help stakeholders to understand and implement the RSB standards. Please add your suggestions after "Suggested Full Guidance"!

Contents 1 Principle 12 1.1 Key Guidance, as included in Version Zero 1.2 Suggested Full Guidance 2 Criterion 12.a 2.1 Key Guidance, as included in Version Zero 2.2 Suggested Full Guidance 3 Criterion 12.b 3.1 Key Guidance, as included in Version Zero 3.2 Suggested Full Guidance 4 Criterion 12.c 4.1 Key Guidance, as included in Version Zero 4.2 Suggested Full Guidance

Principle 12

Biofuel production shall not violate land rights.

Key Guidance, as included in Version Zero

None

Suggested Full Guidance

Criterion 12.a

Under the ESIA described under criterion 2a, land use rights for the land earmarked for the biofuel project shall be clearly defined and established, and not be legitimately contested by local communities with demonstrable rights, whether formal or customary.

Key Guidance, as included in Version Zero

The term ‘land use’ means any land use, whether it be for commercial, industrial, agricultural, customary, leisure use, right of way, or any land rights. Methods for establishing ownership and land use should include advertising, communication with local leaders, and locally-established methods of data collection. Lack of a legal deed shall not hinder the inclusion of local communities in biofuel projects.

Suggested Full Guidance

Criterion 12.b

Local people shall be fairly and equitably compensated for any agreed land acquisitions and relinquishments of rights. Free prior and informed consent and negotiated agreements shall always be applied in such cases.

Key Guidance, as included in Version Zero

Coercion by investors or authorities to change or adapt land use is not allowed. Compensation should be at the value of the land for the community or household, based on existing land uses and livelihood needs.

Suggested Full Guidance

Criterion 12.c

Appropriate mechanisms shall be developed as part of the ESIA to resolve disputes over tenure claims and use rights.

Key Guidance, as included in Version Zero

None

Suggested Full Guidance