Traditional Knowledge Bulletin |
- Meeting review: Workshop on the contribution of indigenous and local knowledge systems to IPBES
- Meeting review: WIN Conference
- Resource: UNEP-WCMC toolkit to support conservation by indigenous peoples and local communities
- Resource: IIED multimedia publication on voices and flavours of the earth
- This week in review … Indigenous Land Coalition opens consultation on document on indigenous peoples' land rights
- This week in review … Arctic research station design incorporates Inuit knowledge
Meeting review: Workshop on the contribution of indigenous and local knowledge systems to IPBES Posted: 19 Jun 2013 04:39 AM PDT International Expert and Stakeholder Workshop: The Contribution of Indigenous and Local Knowledge Systems to IPBES: building synergies with science Convened by the Multidisciplinary Expert Panel of the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES), co-organized by the Ministry of the Environment of Japan and UNESCO, and hosted by UNU Institute for Sustainability and Peace, this workshop was part of the ongoing intersessional process leading up to the second session of the IPBES plenary, scheduled for 9-14 December 2013, in Antalya, Turkey. It gathered over 30 academics and experts from around the world, with the aim to: examine and identify procedures and approaches for working with indigenous and local knowledge systems in the framework of IPBES; and review and assess possible conceptual frameworks for the work of IPBES that are based on or accommodate indigenous and local knowledge systems and worldviews. In his opening remarks, IPBES Chair Professor Zakri highlighted that responding to the biodiversity crisis requires sound leadership and policies, which, in turn, require sound science. He noted that IPBES is designed to reduce the gulf between the wealth of scientific knowledge on declining biodiversity and its services, and knowledge about effective action to reverse these damaging trends, while the workshop's responsibility is to develop a process that ensures the scientific and policy communities recognize, consider and accommodate indigenous and local knowledge in the framework of biodiversity conservation and sustainable use. Highlighting the interaction between scientific and technical authors with indigenous experts on the soon-to-be-released IPCC fifth assessment report on climate change, he noted the exchange of knowledge is truly inspiring, adding that traditional knowledge has a long history of sustainable management practices but also boasts great innovations and solutions to global problems. Further information on the workshop … Download the workshop's agenda [pdf] … Download Professor Zakri's opening remarks [doc] … Visit the IPBES website … |
Meeting review: WIN Conference Posted: 19 Jun 2013 04:36 AM PDT World Indigenous Network (WIN) Conference Aiming to "connect indigenous peoples and local communities land and sea managers," the WIN Conference featured a variety of presentations, discussions and events, including on: plurinationality and territorial self-determination in Ecuador; how cultural sites are complementary to protected areas in Nepal; training courses for indigenous rangers in Amazonia; enhancing coastal ecosystems for Maori; models of local indigenous marine management in the Philippines; connecting indigenous, traditional and local knowledge and science under the IPBES; customary sustainable use under CBD Article 10(c); Laponia world heritage; NSW marine parks and aboriginal cultural fishing; developing an ancestral domain planning framework in the Philippines; the evolution of traditional use of marine resources agreements on the Great Barrier Reef; community protocols; participatory video; and new tools to support indigenous land management, such as the NAILSMA I-Tracker Land Patrol Application. The conference brought together 1200 delegates from countries across the Asia-Pacific region as well as from South-East Asia, South America and Africa. Delegates shared their experiences on how traditional customs have helped them protect their local environments and pass on environment protection practices from one generation to the next. As announced by Australia's Minister Tony Burke at the WIN Conference, the Equator Initiative will be the interim host of the WIN Secretariat from July 2013. Access papers and audio/video presentations at the Conference … Access media reports on the Conference … Read the release by Australian Minister Tony Burke … |
Resource: UNEP-WCMC toolkit to support conservation by indigenous peoples and local communities Posted: 19 Jun 2013 04:33 AM PDT A toolkit to support conservation by indigenous peoples and local communities: building capacity and sharing knowledge for Indigenous Peoples' and Community Conserved Territories and Areas (ICCAs) Developed by the UNEP-WCMC in partnership with UNDP, and launched at the WIN Conference, this new toolkit presents sixteen case studies highlighting innovative tools and approaches that local communities have developed to address critical challenges affecting their indigenous peoples' and community conserved territories and areas (ICCAs). The toolkit includes a diverse set of resources organized around five key themes: documentation, management planning, monitoring and evaluation, communication, including TK management, and finance and values. The publication also offers a suite of tools to support the effectiveness and viability of ICCAs as governance structures for the protection of biodiversity and ecosystems. Download the toolkit [pdf] … Read the UNDP press release … |
Resource: IIED multimedia publication on voices and flavours of the earth Posted: 19 Jun 2013 04:30 AM PDT Voices and flavours of the earth: Visualising food sovereignty in the Andes This multimedia publication uses video, audio, images and text to describe how indigenous communities are drawing on their knowledge and cosmovisions to rethink the priorities and governance of food and agricultural research in the Andean Altiplano of Bolivia and Peru. In the first chapter "Thinking and acting from the field," the author Maruja Salas presents the participatory framework created for the Andean farmers to express their ideas. The chapter on "The virtues of participation" features a conceptual framework addressing food sovereignty as a form for amplifying food producers' voices. Other chapters address: actors; constructing food sovereignty; wisdom networks; biographies and wise men and women; wisdom dialogues; and the power of experience. Download the publication or individual chapters … |
This week in review … Indigenous Land Coalition opens consultation on document on indigenous peoples' land rights Posted: 19 Jun 2013 04:28 AM PDT Call for Participation: Open consultation on the document "Indigenous peoples' rights to lands, territories and resources" ROME, ITALY: The ILC has circulated a draft scoping study, prepared by Birgitte Feiring, which will be open for comments until 8 July 2013. After the review process, suggested changes will be considered and the text published and distributed as a perspective paper. The study presents an overview of UN mechanisms on indigenous peoples, and examines land and resource rights under several international and regional instruments, as well as institutional policies of financial institutions. It examines three key thematic issues concerning indigenous peoples' land rights, including: gender, indigenous and community conserved areas, and climate change and REDD+. Read the call for comments … Download the draft study [pdf] … |
This week in review … Arctic research station design incorporates Inuit knowledge Posted: 19 Jun 2013 04:22 AM PDT Arctic research station design incorporates Inuit knowledge NUNAVUT, CANADA: Inuit knowledge and culture have played major roles in the design and function of the $142 million High Arctic Research Station planned for Cambridge Bay, Nunavut. Montreal architect Alain Fournier told community members that the design team considered Inuit culture and philosophy in almost every aspect. An outdoor space recalling a Qaggiq, a massive communal igloo, will welcome guests to the station. Fournier said every detail was influenced by people who know the land the best. "For instance, all the main entrances are located in such a way that they are scoured by the wind so snow won't accumulate. It's common sense, but it's common sense based on tradition." "Having traditional knowledge incorporated in the facility is the most important thing. For youth, it will be an opportunity of identity, [to] know who they are," said community member Bernice Lyall. Read the article … |
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