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including autonomy and self-governance, particularly their rights to control the
use of and access to their lands and resources, and to operate their own health
and educational systems. Relevant processes and plans must be driven by
indigenous peoples themselves with the financial and material support of States,
with a leadership role for indigenous women. Given pre-existing marginalization
exacerbated by the pandemic, housing, access to food, health care and education
for indigenous peoples, in both rural and urban contexts, should be a priority.
112. States should reinforce their commitments and actions aimed at curbing
emissions and mitigating the impacts of climate change, taking into
consideration the specific dependence of indigenous peoples on their lands and
natural resources, including by supporting environmental conservation projects
and initiatives led by indigenous peoples.
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