reword to sound different and better: The United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), adopted by the UN General Assembly in 2007, affirms the rights of indigenous peoples to their lands, territories, and resources, emphasizing the necessity of free, prior, and informed consent before any projects affecting their lands are approved. Although UNDRIP is not legally binding, as East Madol is a signatory, the state has an obligation to respect these rights. Several articles within UNDRIP can assist Indigenous clans in East Madol in protecting their land, natural resources, and cultural heritage: