RE4GREEN was proud to participate in the InRENEI2026 Symposium, held in Finland on 10–11 June 2026, through the presentation of the poster “Ethics Review & Research Ethics in Indigenous Territories under the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) Principle.”
The poster, authored by José Luis Molina, Karla Nahuelpán, Miroslav Pulgar, Victoria Reyes-García, Jordi Grau, and Agnese Capurri, explored how the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) principle can be more effectively integrated into research ethics review processes, particularly when research is conducted in Indigenous territories.
The work highlights important challenges faced by Research Ethics Committees, including the limited consideration of environmental impacts, ex-ante evaluation mechanisms, and the implications of Open Data policies for Indigenous communities. A central focus of the research was the concept of Indigenous data sovereignty, emphasizing the rights of Indigenous Peoples to govern, control, protect, and benefit from data and knowledge related to their communities, lands, cultures, and resources.
The authors argue that fully implementing the DNSH principle requires ethics review frameworks to extend beyond traditional research ethics considerations and incorporate environmental dimensions alongside culturally sensitive approaches to data governance. Such an approach is essential for ensuring that research and innovation activities contribute to sustainability while respecting Indigenous rights, local knowledge systems, and community priorities.
The symposium provided a valuable platform for dialogue on responsible research, sustainability, and societal impact, bringing together researchers and practitioners from diverse disciplines and backgrounds.
RE4GREEN’s participation in InRENEI2026 reflects the project’s commitment to promoting ethical, inclusive, and socially responsible pathways towards a sustainable and just green transition
