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) // Implementation Thursday // 11.2.2023 Implementation The Akwé: Kon Voluntary Guidelines for the Conduct of Cultural, Environmental and Social Impact Assessments Regarding Developments Proposed to Take Place on, or which are Likely to Impact on, Sacred Sites and on Lands and Waters Traditionally Occupied or Used by Indigenous and Local CommunitiesThe Tkarihwaié:ri Code of Ethical Conduct to Ensure Respect for the Cultural and Intellectual Heritage of Indigenous and Local Communities The Rutzolijirisaxik Voluntary Guidelines for the Repatriation of Traditional Knowledge Relevant for the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Biological DiversityGlossary of Relevant Key Terms and Concepts within the Context of Article 8(j) and Related ProvisionsThe Mo'otz Kuxtal Voluntary Guidelines for the development of mechanisms, legislation or other appropriate initiatives to ensure the “prior and informed consent”, “free, prior and informed consent” or “approval and involvement”, depending on national circumstances, of indigenous peoples and local communities for accessing their knowledge, innovations and practices, for fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising from the use of their knowledge, innovations and practices relevant for the conservation and sustainable use of biological diversity, and for reporting and preventing unlawful appropriation of traditional knowledgePlan of Action on Customary Sustainable Use
Article 8(j) // Implementation Thursday // 11.2.2023 Implementation The Akwé: Kon Voluntary Guidelines for the Conduct of Cultural, Environmental and Social Impact Assessments Regarding Developments Proposed to Take Place on, or which are Likely to Impact on, Sacred Sites and on Lands and Waters Traditionally Occupied or Used by Indigenous and Local CommunitiesThe Tkarihwaié:ri Code of Ethical Conduct to Ensure Respect for the Cultural and Intellectual Heritage of Indigenous and Local Communities The Rutzolijirisaxik Voluntary Guidelines for the Repatriation of Traditional Knowledge Relevant for the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Biological DiversityGlossary of Relevant Key Terms and Concepts within the Context of Article 8(j) and Related ProvisionsThe Mo'otz Kuxtal Voluntary Guidelines for the development of mechanisms, legislation or other appropriate initiatives to ensure the “prior and informed consent”, “free, prior and informed consent” or “approval and involvement”, depending on national circumstances, of indigenous peoples and local communities for accessing their knowledge, innovations and practices, for fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising from the use of their knowledge, innovations and practices relevant for the conservation and sustainable use of biological diversity, and for reporting and preventing unlawful appropriation of traditional knowledgePlan of Action on Customary Sustainable Use