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)
Jerarquía
Broader: patrimonio cultural
Narrower: medicina tradicional
In other languages
English
Indigenous knowledge
French
connaissances indigènes
Ruso
врожденное знание
Árabe
معرفة محلية
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Multilateral environment agreements tagged with conocimiento nativo
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conocimiento nativo. This includes official treaty texts, decisions, recommendations, and other related
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Convenio sobre la Diversidad Biológica | 2 articles and paragraphs14 decisions |
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Protocolo Nagoya | 10 articles and paragraphs4 decisions |
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Tratado Internacional sobre los Recursos Fitogenéticos para la Alimentación y la Agricultura | 1 article or paragraph1 decision |
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Convención sobre la Protección del Patrimonio Mundial | 2 decisions |
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Convención sobre los Humedales | 25 documents |
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Convención de las Naciones Unidas de Lucha contra la Desertificación | 4 articles and paragraphs10 decisions |
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Protocolo ZEPIM | 1 article or paragraph |
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Convenio de Noumea | 1 article or paragraph |
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Convenio de los Cárpatos | 7 decisions |
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Acuerdo de la ASEAN sobre contaminación atmosférica transfronteriza | 1 article or paragraph |
Multimedia
Video - Introduction to the International Treaty on PGRFA
