Wealthy investors urge banks and oil financiers to consent with Indigenous peoples

Group holds $2.08 trillion in assets.

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A global group of 158 investors wants banks and oil financiers to know that even during a time of worldwide energy concerns – and related price instabilities –  the Indigenous perspective on pipeline and natural resource development is critical.

Not getting that input — and consent — up front can have major and wide-ranging costs, they say.

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