E/2024/43 E/C.19/2024/8 others, to establish a mechanism for enhanced direct access for Indigenous Peoples by limiting intermediary organizations, with flexible access and transparent criteria that correspond to the needs of Indigenous Peoples. 50. The Permanent Forum welcomes the initiative of the Inter-Agency Support Group on Indigenous Issues to create a working group on finance. The Forum encourages the working group to consult Forum members regularly and to build initiatives to strengthen the capacity of Indigenous Peoples to manage finance and access financial institutions. Dialogues: human rights dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the rights of Indigenous Peoples and the Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples; annual review of progress on the implementation of general recommendation No. 39 (2022) (item 5 (d)) 51. The Permanent Forum welcomes the reports of the Special Rapporteur on the rights of Indigenous Peoples and the Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, in which green financing and a just transition to protect the rights of Indigenous Peoples are explored and the impact of militarization on the rights of Indigenous Peoples is assessed. 52. Extractive industries and green energy projects often lead to the dispossession and militarization of Indigenous Peoples’ lands, territories and resources. Indigenous leaders and human rights defenders opposing such initiatives become targets of reprisals, with Indigenous women at risk of sexual assault, gender-based killings and trafficking. 53. The Permanent Forum is concerned about the harms and injustices caused in certain instances by carbon markets and biodiversity credits on Indigenous Peoples’ lands and territories and biodiversity. The Forum urges the secretariats of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and the Convention on Biological Diversity, and the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank, to demand high integrity projects that have clear accountability for carbon emissions and biodiversity as well as measured benefits for Indigenous Peoples. The Forum invites the aforementioned entities to report on their actions at its session in 2025. 54. The Permanent Forum notes the significant impact of conservation policies on the lands and territories of Indigenous Peoples. Conservation efforts worldwide must recognize and respect the collective rights of Indigenous Peoples to their lands, territories and resources. The Forum also notes that Indigenous Peoples have long been sustainable and responsible stewards of their lands, territories and resources; and effective and sustainable management must include and benefit from the leadership and knowledge of Indigenous Peoples and incorporate the principles of free, prior and informed consent. 55. The Forum welcomes the presentation by OHCHR on its joint work with the Assistant Secretary-General for Human Rights on intimidation and reprisals. It expresses concern over the intimidation of Indigenous leaders and human rights defenders for their participation in this year’s session of the Forum. Their right to freedom of expression and opinion must be upheld. The Forum will refine its procedures to monitor and redress instances of reprisals against participants. 56. The Forum urges international bodies and national Governments to allocate funding and develop policies for training and certifying interpreters in Indigenous Peoples’ languages, ensuring that they receive equitable compensation and support. These measures are vital for maintaining linguistic heritage and promoting inclusivity and equity in public services and judicial proceedings. 12/28 24-07820