The report also cites the example of Bolivia, which has embraced sweeping forestry reforms that not only give formal recognition to indigenous peoples' rights to forests, but also exempt small-scale producers from onerous regulations and concession fees.

ECONOMIST: What is the best way to save forests?

My Administration also supports the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.

WHITEHOUSE: The White House

Failure to ensure land rights for indigenous peoples and particularly women, will impede efforts to stop deforestation and mitigate climate change, say the authors.

BBC: Deforestation 'faster in Africa'

Uphold the right of all, without discrimination, to a natural and social environment supportive of human dignity, bodily health, and spiritual well-being, with special attention to the rights of indigenous peoples and minorities.

UNESCO: Understanding sustainable development

In a move that garnered little media attention but which could have a big impact in Indian Country the Obama administration has endorsed the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.

FORBES: U.S. Backed Declaration Could Have a Big Impact in Indian Country

One year after the historic adoption of the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples by the UN General Assembly, the Inter-agency Support Group was in Paris to deliberate on the challenging goal of weaving culture and identity into development.

UNESCO: Local and Indigenous Knowledge Systems

"We are the ones that are the most effected" by climate change, said Saul Vicente-Vasquez, a Mexican economist and longtime human rights activist for indigenous peoples.

CNN: 'Climate change' forces Eskimos to abandon village

He recognized the rights of the disabled, of indigenous peoples, all genders and sexualities.

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That verdict could impact on thousands of indigenous communities in Ecuador and beyond who want their governments to adhere to international human rights law that requires them to consult with indigenous peoples before giving developments on their land the go-ahead.

CNN: May 24, 2012 -- Updated 1300 GMT (2100 HKT)

Other groups promote human rights or (which often means and) speak for indigenous peoples, women or community organisations.

ECONOMIST: Ecuador

The new constitution includes a bill of rights, including a chapter dedicated to Bolivia's 36 indigenous peoples.

BBC: Bolivia set for constitution vote