E/2026/43 E/C.19/2026/6 Chapter I A. Matters calling for action by the Economic and Social Council or brought to its attention Draft decisions recommended for adoption by the Council 1. The Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues recommends to the Economic and Social Council the adoption of the following draft decisions: Draft decision I International expert group meeting on the theme “Enhanced participation of Indigenous Peoples” The Economic and Social Council decides to authorize a three-day international expert group meeting on the theme “Enhanced participation of Indigenous Peoples”. Draft decision II Venue and dates of the twenty-sixth session of the Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues The Economic and Social Council decides that the twenty-sixth session of the Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues shall be held at United Nations Headquarters from 10 to 21 May 2027. Draft decision III Report of the Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues on its twenty-fifth session and provisional agenda of its twenty-sixth session The Economic and Social Council: (a) Takes note of the report of the Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues on its twenty-fifth session; 1 (b) Approves the provisional agenda of the twenty-sixth session of the Permanent Forum as set out in document E/C.19/2026/L.3, draft decision III. B. Matters brought to the attention of the Council Recommendations of the Permanent Forum 2. The Permanent Forum has identified the proposals, objectives, recommendations and areas of possible future action set out below and, through the Council, recommends that States, entities of the United Nations system, intergovernmental organizations, Indigenous Peoples, the private sector and non-governmental organizations assist in their realization. 3. It is the understanding of the Permanent Forum that the proposals, objectives, recommendations and areas of possible future action to be carried out by the United Nations, as set out below, will be implemented to the extent possible within the context of the approved programme of work of the relevant entities. __________________ 1 4/24 Official Records of the Economic and Social Council, 2026, Supplement No. 23 (E/2026/43). 26-06676