The Advisory Council is composed of individuals with relevant expertise and experience on

• international human rights law and indigenous peoples,
• environmental related issues
• establishment and management of protected and conservation areas, who serve in their personal capacity.

The members of the council are appointed for a two -year term renewable once, with due regard to equitable geographical distribution, gender balance and expertise. Advisory Council members have complementary skills diverse experience and representation in:  addressing human violations of indigenous peoples at local, national, regional and global levels; using international human rights mechanisms, fostering and implementing partnerships with Indigenous Peoples, other human rights organizations, advocates, non-state actors and state actors and donors; environmental issues management of protected areas and national parks, indigenous peoples approaches relevant to addressing conservation and the protection of their lands and resources, Organizational development and campaign management; Communications; Governance and capacity building; Strategy development. The Advisory Council is currently composed by 11 individuals acting in their personal capacity.