On December 2 – 4 2013, the Special Rapporteur participated in the second annual United Nations Forum on Business and Human Rights held in Geneva, Switzerland. The Forum provides an opportunity to advance the promotion and implementation of the Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights. During the event, Professor Anaya participated in a panel discussion on “Indigenous peoples and business operations – taking steps towards implementing the UN Guiding Principles” during which he discussed his 2013 report to the Human Rights Council on extractive industries and indigenous peoples (A/HRC/24/41).