Side Event
Putting Article 10(c) into Practice: Protecting and Encouraging Customary Use of Biodiversity
Organizer
Forest Peoples Programme
Date and Time
24 January 2006 13:15 - 14:45
A workshop to discuss and explore ways and means to further the implementation of Article 10 (c) of the Convention, which requires Parties to "protect and encourage customary use of biological resources in accordance with traditional cultural practices that are compatible with conservation and sustainable use requirements". Preliminary results from innovative case studies on customary use of biodiversity carried out in Latin America, Africa and Southeast Asia will be presented to provide food for thought and concrete recommendations on possible approaches to implement this important CBD Article and to discuss its relationship to the activities of the Working Group on Art. 8(j) and Related Provisions.