Policies and programmes designed to address air, water and land pollution, including decontamination initiatives, should be equally and fairly distributed throughout the country. States should pay specific attention to the geographical areas and communities that are most affected, and should make concerted efforts to reduce the impact on traditional livelihoods. States should establish structures and mechanisms that ensure the inclusive and effective participation of persons belonging to national minorities in decision-making processes related to the environment, including in their efforts to respond to the effects of climate change. Recommendations on the Effective Participation of National Minorities in Social and Economic Life 63