A/HRC/16/62 Indigenous processes could be encouraged through the access and benefit sharing in the current negotiations under the Convention on Biological Diversity. 43. An NGO speaker presented to the Forum a Declaration on “Climate Change and Human Rights” endorsed by 28 NGOs. The Declaration contained a number of recommendations for the Human Rights Council, including the establishment of a new special procedure on the impact of climate change on the enjoyment of human rights and the presentation of a study on the responsibilities of states. Amongst all human rights, the right to development and the principle of international solidarity were highlighted as having specific value on the international level on global governance in relation to climate change. IV. Conclusions and recommendations 44. The conclusions and recommendations below emanated from presentations, statements and interactive dialogue during the Social Forum. A. Conclusions 45. Many speakers, while recognizing the complexity and multi-dimensional nature of climate change issues, stressed the urgent need to look beyond the ecological and economic impacts of climate change, and to focus on the social dimension and human rights impact by putting people at the centre of the discussion, thus reinforcing the concept of sustainable development. 46. Discussions reaffirmed Human Rights Council resolution 10/4, in which the Council affirms “that human rights obligations and commitments have the potential to inform and strengthen international and national policymaking in the area of climate change, promoting policy coherence, legitimacy and sustainable outcomes”. A human rights approach is needed across the board at all levels. 47. While recognizing the primary responsibility of States to promote, fulfil and protect human rights, the global all-pervasive challenge of climate change undoubtedly requires a global solution, and clearly calls for international assistance and cooperation under the principles of international solidarity and of common but differentiated responsibilities. The right to development is central in promoting global good governance in relation to climate change. 48. Concerns were shared about heightened vulnerabilities to the adverse effects of climate change, related to geography, poverty, gender, age, disability, and migrant, refugee, internally displaced person, indigenous or minority status. The existing inequalities among and within countries were also highlighted as was the unequal impact of climate change, which affects even more the already disadvantaged communities and States. 49. The gender dimension of the adverse impact of climate change was specifically highlighted, in addition to the important positive role women can play in responding to these challenges. Empowering women and using a human rights-based approach to climate change measures and actions strengthen the response to climate change impact. 50. Similarly, the positive role to be played by indigenous communities in responding to climate change challenges was highlighted. 51. Movement of people, including cross-border movement, should be seen as a possible and legitimate adaptation strategy, among other options, if not the only one at 16