Chemicals. It would seem that most States agrée that environmental quality should not be left to private choices. She notes that this principle in similar to article; 7 (4) of ILO Convention No, 169 = 62. The Chairman/Rapporteur also believes that this draft article will be of particular importance to the survival of the people of the globe and in particular of the indigenous peoples, and to the ability of indigenous people to pursue their own paths of development. Neither this principle, nor any other provision of the draft déclaration, has the aim or effect of restrictin indigenous people to separate areas, but some provisions of the draft Déclaration will necessarily apply more readily to distinct indigenous settlements or territories than to the places where indigenous peopJe are mixed with others. As elsewherej a degree of reasonablenese and flexlbllity should be exercised. 2mft„artiçl.e_JJ "The right to require that States consult with indigennu. , ' and with both domestic and traumiatioual corporations prioî, cu v.he commencement of any large-scalt: projectSs particularly atural resourch projects or exploitation of minerai and other subsoil resources in ord(,!3 to enhance the projects' benefits and to mitigate any adverse économie social, environmental and cultural effect. Just and fair compensation shall be provided for any such activity or adverse conséquence undertaken." 63. A member of the Working Group suggested that Govemments and transnational corporations should consult with and obtain the consent of indigenous peoples before carrying out any projects which might have adverse conséquences for them. Référence was made to the Code of Conduct for transnational corporations (TNC), and it was suggested that TNCs should takf steps to mitigate the adverse conséquences of their activities, including (a) undertaking social and environmental impact studies; (b) taking measures to restore land to its former condition; and (c) respecting sites of 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing the importance of environmental quality, indigenous peoples' rights, and the impact of large-scale projects on communities. It emphasizes the need for consultation and consent from indigenous peoples before carrying out such projects, as well as measures to mitigate adverse consequences. This suggests that the text is focused on the intersection of environmental and social issues, rather than purely economic or technological concerns.

**Category**
Natural resources and environment, Humanitarian aid and relief