E/2019/43 E/C.19/2019/10 indigenous peoples from various regions can fully participate and provide their expertise on the themes under discussion. 139. The Permanent Forum recognizes the role of indigenous elders in advancing the rights of indigenous peoples at all levels. The Forum invites indigenous elders from all regions to establish an advisory council of elders to assist the Forum and participating delegations, as requested. 140. The Permanent Forum appoints expert member Elifuraha Laltaika to conduct a study on the topic “Best practices in the protection of indigenous peoples’ lands, territories and resources: a case of hunter-gatherers in East Africa” and present that study to the Forum at its nineteenth session. 141. The Permanent Forum appoints expert member Jens Dahl to conduct a study on the topic “Indigenous peoples autonomies: experiences and perspectives” and present that study to the Forum at its nineteenth session. 142. The Permanent Forum appoints expert member Brian Keane to conduct a study on the development of standards and redress mechanisms for protecting indigenous peoples’ rights in conservation and present that study to the Forum at its nineteenth session. 19-08162 23/28