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Factory

Unit 5 - Human Development & Diversity

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Deciduous Tree

Option A - Freshwater – Drainage basins

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Magnifying Glass Tilted Left

Option B - Oceans & Coastal Margins

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ringed-planet

Option C - Extreme Environments

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Rocket

Option D - Geophysical Hazards

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Performing Arts

Option E - Leisure, Tourism & Sport

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Flexed Biceps

Option F - The Geography Of Food & Health

Option G - Urban Environments

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Office Building

Unit 1 - Changing Population

UNIT 2 - Global Climate - Vulnerability & Resilience

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Globe Showing Europe Africa

Unit 3 - Global Resource Consumption & Security

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Mobile Phone

Unit 4 - Power, Places & Networks

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Globe With Meridians

Unit 6 - Global Risks & Resilience

Key Concepts: Indigenous and minority groups, marginalization, sustainable rural development, natural resource management, ecotourism, discrimination.

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	Indigenous people account for 5% of the world&#39;s population, approx. 370 million.
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	These groups constitute 15% of the world&#39;s poor.
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	Often marginalized and isolated, indigenous communities face challenges such as poor health, and lesser economic and political participation.
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	Most of them reside in rural areas and depend on agriculture and related activities for their livelihood.

	Real-World Example: Think of the Indigenous tribes in the Amazon Rainforest who rely heavily on their local environment for survival.
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	A UN agency that aims to eradicate rural poverty through financing projects for agricultural development in developing countries. 
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	Case Study: Panama

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		<li>IFAD implemented a sustainable rural development project for the Ngobe&ndash;Bugle Territory to define territorial boundaries and restore land rights to the indigenous communities.</li>
		<li>Financial and technical support were provided to improve local leaders&#39; administrative skills.</li>
		<li>The project aims to support natural resource management based on traditional practices.</li>
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	Case Study: Nepal

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		<li>Western Uplands Poverty Alleviation Project aimed to reduce discrimination against women and ethnic minorities.</li>
		<li>The project also aimed to revive the indigenous women&rsquo;s traditional healthcare system based on the use of locally grown plants.</li>
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	Real-World Example: Think of this as a teacher not only giving you the tools to learn, but also teaching you how to learn effectively and sustainably.
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	Case Study: Mapajo Lodge, Bolivia

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		<li>Started in 1999 as a community income-diversification scheme, now a model for increasing income, improving living standards and ensuring environmental protection.</li>
		<li>Profits finance small community projects to improve life quality for the indigenous community with minimum impact.</li>
		<li>Focus areas: Land rights, crafts, education, culture, and microfinance.</li>
		<li>Mapajo Ecolodge is situated in the Pilon Lajas Indigenous Territory Biosphere Reserve in the Amazon rainforest, home to around 300 people from the Moseten and Chiman indigenous groups.</li>
		<li>The project received material and labor support from the local community and financial support from Canada, the UK, and France.</li>
		<li>The community receives approximately 20% of the tourism income, and other costs for transport, food, taxes, and travel agents are also covered.</li>
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	Real-World Example: Consider a school bake sale where the proceeds are used to fund new school equipment. The same principle applies here, but on a larger scale with the profits from ecotourism going back into the local community. 
	 
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Remember: Empowering indigenous and minority groups is not just about economic support but also about restoring and acknowledging their cultural heritage, land rights, traditional practices, and inclusive growth. Happy studying!

Empowering Indigenous Groups Success Stories & Global Impact

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