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… of genetic resources owes a great deal to the traditional knowledge of indigenous and local communities. … down over generations. It is essential that the value of traditional knowledge is understood and valued appropriately … communities that rely on these natural resources for food, medicine, fuel and building materials, can continue to do so. …

… The components of Farmers’ Rights are: i) protection of traditional knowledge; ii) the fair and equitable sharing of … Progress is being made with regard to the protection of traditional knowledge; equitable benefit sharing; the … are sorted into four categories: (i) protection of Traditional Knowledge; (2) the fair and equitable sharing of …

… resulting in considerable biodiversity loss. The unique traditional knowledge, innovations and practices associated … 30. West Asia relies on a wealth of community-based traditional knowledge and customary laws that are at the core … stakeholders. For example, in the Syrian Arab Republic, traditional ways of life, such as nomadic grazing and forest …

… companies did, in fact, ‘prospect’ for new compounds and traditional knowledge, if in ways different from … the fi rst time, users of genetic resources and associated traditional knowledge were required to ensure that those … samples for mass screening, and sometimes also examined traditional medicinal plant knowledge. Similarly, …

… areas use a wide range of plant species for fuelwood, medicine, food and various tools. At the same time, however, … at the local and national levels is crucial to protect the traditional knowledge of local and indigenous communities, …

… The region’s wealth in biological diversity and associated traditional knowledge is evidenced by the fact that 5 of the … in the area of taxonomy. There are also many examples of traditional, community-based ecosystem management systems … to recognize the value of biodiversity and associated traditional knowledge and ben- efits of conservation for …

… parties to realize Farmers’ Rights, by (a) protecting traditional knowledge relevant to plant genetic resources for … and the sustainable use of biodiversity; recognition of traditional knowledge; trade; sustainable economic growth and … relatives are expected to play a critical role in food, medicine and energy production in the near future. The FAO’s …

… and other resource production systems; • The close, traditional association of Australia’s indigenous peoples … equitably benefits arising from the innovative use of traditional knowledge of biological diversity. During the … governed by one set of principles. This contrasts with the traditional approach adopted in many countries, which …

… layer (Box 7) and the phasing out of lead in fuel (Box 5). Traditional pollution control that relies on end-of-pipe … are identical or have the same functionality as when using traditional technologies and processes, while also reducing … taking science to various communities; incorporating traditional, business, and other knowledge into science; and …

… contiguous structure (such as rivers with their banks, or traditional systems for marking field boundaries) or their … and outcomes that cannot be achieved through a more traditional, less inclusive approach. The choice of … structure (such as rivers with their banks or the traditional systems for marking field boundaries) or their …