A/HRC/54/31/Add.1 Impact of development projects 97. The Special Rapporteur recommends that Greenland: (a) Consult in good faith with Inuit communities and obtain their free, prior and informed consent before adopting any project that may affect them, including tourism, mining and conservation projects; (b) Ensure that environmental and social impact assessments comply with international human rights standards on Indigenous Peoples and guarantee that Inuit people receive information in their languages and in a culturally appropriate manner; (c) Provide access for all Inuit communities adversely affected by development projects to effective remedies and accountability mechanisms, including access to judicial forums to dispute claims, and concrete and timely assistance to mitigate adverse environmental and cultural consequences; (d) Take appropriate steps to implement the Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights and consider the entry into force in Greenland of the Danish Act on the Mediation and Complaints-Handling Institution for Responsible Business Conduct. Military activities and pollution 98. The Special Rapporteur recommends that Denmark: (a) Provide, in close cooperation with Greenland, adequate financial and human resources to identify and remove all military waste left in Greenland and prevent environmental pollution and health risks to its population; (b) Provide, in accordance with international human rights standards on Indigenous Peoples, adequate and culturally appropriate remedies for the forced displacement of Inughuit people due to the construction and expansion of the Thule Air Base. 99. The Special Rapporteur recommends that Greenland ensure that information on pollution and adequate forms of waste management, including potential options for reducing exposure to toxic substances, is made available and accessible to Inuit communities. 100. The Special Rapporteur recommends that Denmark and Greenland consult in good faith and obtain the free, prior and informed consent of the Inuit people before adopting decisions on the presence of foreign military forces, military activities and storage or disposal of hazardous materials in Greenland. Climate change and conservation measures 101. The Special Rapporteur recommends that Greenland: (a) Ensure Inuit people meaningfully and effectively participate in decisionmaking related to the environment, disaster risk reduction and climate change; and promote equal opportunities for Indigenous women and girls in the participation process and decision-making; (b) Carry out consultations and seek the free, prior and informed consent, as a prerequisite, of Inuit people affected by the establishment or extension of protected areas and ensure the full participation of Inuit in the management, administration and control of protected areas; (c) Provide adequate funding and support to revitalize and protect Inuit practices, including the use of sled dogs. 18 GE.23-13414