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Convention on Biological Diversity Draft Guidelines and Recommendations
Draft guidelines or recommendations for the conduct of cultural, environmental and social impact assessments regarding developments proposed to take place on sacred sites and on lands and waters occupied or…
learn more downloadConvention on Biological Diversity Outline of the Composite Report on the Status and Trends Regarding the Knowledge, Innovations and Practices of Indigenous and Local Communities
Note by the Executive Secretary which includes an introduction, considerations regarding the size and scope of the report, outline of composite report: rationale, sources and availability of information, and ways…
learn more downloadConvention on Biological Diversity Participatory Mechanisms for Indigenous and Local Communities
Note by the Executive Secretary which includes an introduction, task 1: capacity-building for effective involvement in decision-making regarding use of traditional knowledge, task 2: development of appropriate mechanisms for effective…
learn more downloadConvention on Biological Diversity Review of Progress in the Implementation of the Priority Tasks of the Prorgramme of Work on Article 8(j) and Related Provisions
Note by the Exective Secretary which includes an introduction, a discussion about the progress in the implementation of the priority tasks, ways for increaasing indigenous and local community participation in…
learn more downloadConvention on Biological Diversity Note by the Executive Secretary
Report on progress in the integration of relevant tasks of the programme of work on article 8(j) and related provisions into the thematic programmes of the convention on biological diversity.
learn more downloadConvention on Biological Diversity Organizational Matters: Adoption of the Agenda
An annotated provisional agenda which includes an introduction, opening of the meeting, organizational matters, reports on progress and review of progress, outline of the composite report, draft guidelines or reccomendations…
learn more downloadConvention on Biological Diversity Notification and Provisional Agenda
Ad Hoc open-ended Working Group on article 8(j) and related provisions. Provisional agenda includes opening of the meeting, organizational matters, reports, outlines, draft guidelines and participoatory mechanisms.
learn more downloadConvention on Biological Diversity Notification and Information for Participants
Notification of an upcoming convention on biodiversity hosted by UNEP. Includes contact information and directions to the convention.
learn more downloadCenter for World Indigenous Studies: Advancing Cooperation and Consent Between Nations
Information on the non-profit organization, the Center for World Indigenous Studies. Articles describing the organization and the Fourth World Documentation Project. Includes agenda and map.
learn more downloadBuilding More Bridges- Pooling Our Resources
A 2- day conference/ seminar encouraging a forum in which ideas concerning common legal issues could be exchanged in a scholarly, non-adversarial environment.
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