CBD Cross-cutting issues
Traditional Knowledge, Innovations and Practices.
- Article 8(j) of the CBD requires Contracting Parties to respect, preserve and maintain the knowledge and practices of such communities embodying traditional lifestyles which conserve and use biodiversity in a sustainable manner. The Article also seeks to promote the sharing of benefits which derive from such knowledge and practices with these communities. This issue has a high profile within the CBD, and a working group has been established specifically to address the implementation of Article 8(j) and related CBD provisions.
See also: Convention Progress in Addressing Traditional Knowledge, Innovations and Practices - Up to date information on the overall progress in addressing Traditional Knowledge, Innovations and Practices is available on the CBD website, including introductory and background information and relevant CoP decisions, documents and meetings. |