Traditional Knowledge, Innovations and Practices

Article 8(j) states

Each contracting Party shall, as far as possible and as appropriate:

Subject to national legislation, respect, preserve and maintain knowledge, innovations and practices of indigenous and local communities embodying traditional lifestyles relevant for the conservation and sustainable use of biological diversity and promote their wider application with the approval and involvement of the holders of such knowledge, innovations and practices and encourage the equitable sharing of the benefits arising from the utilization of such knowledge innovations and practices.

Access to Genetic Resources and Benefit-sharing

Aichi Biodiversity Targets 2011 - 2020

Target 18

By 2020, the traditional knowledge, innovations and practices of indigenous and local communities relevant for the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity, and their customary use of biological resources, are respected, subject to national legislation and relevant international obligations, and fully integrated and reflected in the implementation of the Convention with the full and effective participation of indigenous and local communities, at all relevant levels.

Updated by Mr. Yasser Mohamed Arifin. Published on January 13, 2015 and latest update on January 31, 2018 • 2931 views

Keyword :- legislation; respect; preserve; maintain; knowledge; innovations; practices; benefits;

Citation:- Traditional Knowledge, Innovations and Practices. (2015, January). Malaysia Biodiversity Information System (MyBIS). Retrieved April 26, 2024, from https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/14.

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