Traditional Knowledge

Definition

The knowledge, innovations and practices of indigenous people and local communities. Traditional knowledge is the object of various MEA provisions, including Article 8(j) of the CBD.

Details

Related concepts:
Local Communities and Indigenous Peoples Platform,
Prior informed consent,
Mo'otz Kuxtal Voluntary Guidelines,
Rutzolijirisaxik Voluntary Guidelines,
Tkarihwaié:ri Code of Ethical Conduct,
Convention on Biological Diversity,
Nagoya Protocol on Access to Genetic Resources and the Fair and Equitable Sharing of Benefits Arising from their Utilization to the Convention on Biological Diversity
Alternative labels:
TK
URI:
https://vocabulary.informea.org/NegotiatorsGlossary/1225

Documents

Negotiator's Handbook

Negotiator's handbook content tagged with Traditional Knowledge