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indigenous knowledge

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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: indigenous peoples
Narrower: traditional medicine
Related terms: indigenous practice, traditional knowledge, traditional practice
Used for: genetic resource

Concept URI: https://www.informea.org/en/terms/indigenous-knowledge

In other languages

French:
  • connaissances indigènes
  • connaissances indigènes
Russian:
  • врожденное знание
Spanish:
  • conocimiento nativo
Arabic:
  • معرفة محلية
Chinese, Simplified:
  • 本土知识、土著文化
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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 view the content tagged with indigenous knowledge. This includes official treaty texts, decisions, recommendations, and other related informational documents such as publications, annuals, meetings, documents or reports.
Convention on Biological Diversity2 articles and paragraphs
Nagoya Protocol10 articles and paragraphs
International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture1 article or paragraph
Ramsar Convention2 decisions24 documents
United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification4 articles and paragraphs
Specially Protected Areas and Biodiversity Protocol1 article or paragraph
Noumea Convention1 article or paragraph
Carpathian Convention1 decision
ASEAN Agreement on Transboundary Haze Pollution1 article or paragraph

Multimedia

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People Plants Profit (English)

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Video - Introduction to the International Treaty on PGRFA

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Traditional Knowledge