IX. Conclusions and recommendations 

102. Indigenous women face exceptional impediments to the development, preservation, use and transmission of their scientific knowledge. Because of their relationship with the land and natural environment and the marginalization they face for being women and indigenous, they are disproportionally affected by the loss of lands, territories and resources owing to climate change, the development of megaprojects and the creation of protected areas. 

107. The Special Rapporteur recommends that States: 

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2. Incorporate indigenous knowledge into decision-making with respect to environmental programmes and the management of protected areas, including in conducting environmental and social impact evaluations for land use. Recognize the role of indigenous women in environmental conservation through specific funds and the promotion of women’s full and equal participation and leadership in all governance and decision-making in the pursuit of climate justice, conservation and sustainable environmental solutions; 

(k) Combat all forms of violence, intimidation and threats against indigenous women defending their lands, territories and resources and halt the criminalization of indigenous conservation and agricultural practices;