Article 8(j) - Traditional Knowledge, Innovations and Practices Traditional Knowledge, Innovations and Practices About Article 8(j) and related provisions Introduction General InformationVoluntary Fund Programme Article 8(j) Decisions Programme of WorkPlan of ActionPeer review of new Programme of Work Implementation Outcomes of Article 8 (j) Plan of Action on Customary Sustainable UseAkwé: Kon guidelinesNagoya Protocol and TKThe Tkarihwaié:ri code of ethical conductVoluntary Guidelines for the Repatriation of Traditional KnowledgeThe Glossary of relevant key terms and conceptsMo'otz Kuxtal Voluntary GuidelinesTraditional Knowledge Information Portal Related information Article 8(j) and Related Meetings and Documents Article 8(j) and Related Notifications External Resources Related to Indigenous Peoples United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII)Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous PeoplesSpecial Rapporteur on the Rights of Indigenous PeoplesInter-Agency Support Group (IASG) on Indigenous IssuesInternational Indigenous Forum on Biodiversity (IIFB) Article 8(j) // The Tkarihwaié:ri code of ethical conduct Tuesday // 11.11.2014 The Tkarihwaié:ri code of ethical conduct The Tkarihwaié:ri Code of Ethical Conduct to Ensure Respect for the Cultural and Intellectual Heritage of Indigenous and Local Communities Relevant to the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Biological Diversity At its tenth meeting, the COP also finalized the negotiation of and adopted the Code of Ethical Conduct on Respect for the Cultural and Intellectual Heritage of Indigenous and Local Communities Relevant for the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Biological Diversity (“the Tkarihwaié:ri code of ethical conduct) and invited Parties and Governments to make use of its elements to guide the developments of models of codes of ethical conduct for research, access to, use, exchange and management of information concerning traditional knowledge. The code provides for Prior informed consent and/or approval and involvement. The word "Tkarihwaié:ri" is a Mohawk term meaning "the proper way".The term was provided by the Elders of the Mohawk Community of Kahnawake.The Mohawk are the traditional custodians of the area of Montreal where the code was negotiated.
Article 8(j) // The Tkarihwaié:ri code of ethical conduct Tuesday // 11.11.2014 The Tkarihwaié:ri code of ethical conduct The Tkarihwaié:ri Code of Ethical Conduct to Ensure Respect for the Cultural and Intellectual Heritage of Indigenous and Local Communities Relevant to the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Biological Diversity At its tenth meeting, the COP also finalized the negotiation of and adopted the Code of Ethical Conduct on Respect for the Cultural and Intellectual Heritage of Indigenous and Local Communities Relevant for the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Biological Diversity (“the Tkarihwaié:ri code of ethical conduct) and invited Parties and Governments to make use of its elements to guide the developments of models of codes of ethical conduct for research, access to, use, exchange and management of information concerning traditional knowledge. The code provides for Prior informed consent and/or approval and involvement. The word "Tkarihwaié:ri" is a Mohawk term meaning "the proper way".The term was provided by the Elders of the Mohawk Community of Kahnawake.The Mohawk are the traditional custodians of the area of Montreal where the code was negotiated.
