f. Protection of Community Resources/Treasures and Intellectual Traditional Cultural Rights, Cultural Expressions. The ICCs/IPs’ community intellectual rights, cultural resources/treasures, religious, cultural sites and ceremonies shall be recognized, respected, promoted and protected from any adverse impact arising from the research activity. As such, actions to identify these adverse risks and impacts must be made and fully disclosed to the community concerned and measures for the elimination of the occurrence of such risks and adverse impacts, or their mitigation must be put in place. Furthermore, the ICCs/IPs shall have the sole and exclusive right to determine the extent, content or manner of presentation of the information or knowledge that may be published or communicated with regard to their religious and cultural beliefs, rituals and/or ceremonial objects and heritage sites. g. Diversity and Uniqueness of the Culture of ICCs/IPs. The diversity of cultures, traditions, beliefs and aspirations, institutions, leadership and decision making systems of ICCs/IPs shall be recognized and fostered in openness, mutual respect and peaceful co-existence. Research must show appreciation of the unique cultures, histories, traditions, beliefs, languages, institutions and world views of the ICCs/IPs as sources of collective strengths, and shall not be used to sow divisiveness, disunity or discord in society. h. Participatory. The full participation of the ICCs/IPs, being the culturebearers/owners, in all levels and stages of the research shall be required. The nature and dynamics of participation of concerned stakeholders shall strictly adhere to customary laws. i. Culture Sensitivity. The cultural peculiarities and specific circumstances of particular ICCs/IPs shall be respected and given due consideration. Research activities should focus on helping correct historical injustices inflicted on ICCs/IPs since time immemorial and facilitate safeguarding of their cultural and historical heritage. Section 5. Objectives. This Guidelines is promulgated to achieve the following objectives: 3