A/HRC/21/55 territories, and resources... In most instances, these developments reflect greater recognition of indigenous peoples’ rights to authority over their lands, territories, and resources and to their own decision-making power regarding their use and development.21 45. The result is increased recognition of the right of indigenous peoples to give or withhold their free, prior and informed consent. 21 14 E/CN.4/Sub.2/2004/30, paras. 34 and 38. The Special Rapporteur also notes that further study is needed of possible measures that can effectively protect against oppressive and unjust transactions concerning indigenous peoples‟ natural resources, without diminishing indigenous peoples‟ rights to use and govern their lands, territories and resources (ibid., para. 66).