Biological diversity
Land and Agriculture
Definition(s)
Local knowledge that is unique to a given culture or society, which is the basis for local-level decision making in agriculture, health care, education and other matters of concern in rural communities. (Source:GEMET/ WIK)
Hierarchy
Broader: Cultural heritage
Narrower: Traditional medicine
Related concepts from Law and Environment Ontology:
Related content
Strategic Plans:
Target 22: Ensure Participation in Decision-Making and Access to Justice and Information Related to Biodiversity for all
Target 21: Ensure That Knowledge Is Available and Accessible To Guide Biodiversity Action
Target 2.3
Target 6.b
Target 2.5
Target 13: Increase the Sharing of Benefits From Genetic Resources, Digital Sequence Information and Traditional Knowledge
In other languages
French
connaissances indigènes
Russian
врожденное знание
Spanish
conocimiento nativo
Arabic
معرفة محلية
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Multilateral environment agreements tagged with Indigenous knowledge
You can see below a list of multilateral environment agreements. Use the links on the right to
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Indigenous knowledge. This includes official treaty texts, decisions, recommendations, and other related
informational documents such as publications, annuals, meetings, documents or reports.
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Convention on Biological Diversity | 2 articles and paragraphs14 decisions |
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Nagoya Protocol | 10 articles and paragraphs4 decisions |
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International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture | 1 article or paragraph1 decision |
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World Heritage Convention | 2 decisions |
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The Convention on Wetlands | 25 documents |
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United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification | 4 articles and paragraphs10 decisions |
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Specially Protected Areas and Biodiversity Protocol | 1 article or paragraph |
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Noumea Convention | 1 article or paragraph |
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Carpathian Convention | 7 decisions |
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ASEAN Agreement on Transboundary Haze Pollution | 1 article or paragraph |
Multimedia
Video - Introduction to the International Treaty on PGRFA
