programme of work, and the provision of guidance to it

Traditional knowledge There is a clear lack of connection between traditional knowledge and scientific understanding of the same phenomena.

(c) Traditional knowledge should be considered.

They should also produce traditional knowledge centred curricula for integrating traditional knowledge in mainstream education.

(b) Traditional knowledge and practices concerning nature and the universe

Access to traditional knowledge is limited, and unless these issues are addressed urgently and immediately, much traditional knowledge will be lost.

The LINKS project also reinforces the intergenerational transmission of indigenous traditional knowledge, including through the development of pedagogical materials and methods based on traditional knowledge.

Agencies, especially UNESCO and UNICEF, and Governments should cooperate to promote the intergenerational transmission of indigenous traditional knowledge and traditional knowledge based education.

The sciences and technology, including the role of traditional and local knowledge systems.

The Convention encourages parties to implement national legislation to protect traditional knowledge.

Reluctance by some young people to learn and maintain indigenous traditional knowledge

Fishing has been key for him to gain traditional knowledge and learn the Saami language.

1. Encourages Parties to develop means for exchange of information develop inventories and to cooperate in the development of a network of national experts on traditional knowledge with the objective of safeguarding the traditional knowledge heritage and communities' property rights

IFAD also assists communities in (a) documenting, enhancing and protecting their indigenous traditional knowledge (b) revitalizing indigenous traditional knowledge systems and, where needed, blending them with modern technologies and (c) strengthening traditional knowledge for enhancing the livelihoods of indigenous peoples.

History Colonial era Modern science has, in the past, considered methods of traditional knowledge as primitive and backward.

Indigenous traditional knowledge is an essential part of indigenous health systems.

To enhance dialogue with holders of traditional knowledge, scientists are asked to acknowledge that all knowledge systems have historical and cultural foundations and that scientists possess their own specific world views.

A presentation on intellectual property and traditional knowledge by WIPO considered different objectives for the use of, and forms of protection for, traditional knowledge.

Further invites Parties to foster integration of traditional and modern knowledge in combating desertification.

On the other hand, when speaking of traditional knowledge, the protection granted was mostly from external factors.

(b) Adequate attention will be given to interventions which are based on the refinement of traditional knowledge.

(b) Promoting awareness of the work in the field of traditional knowledge being conducted by United Nations agencies

Encourages Parties to develop initiatives on traditional knowledge in collaboration with other institutions and organizations

Invites Parties to protect, promote and use traditional knowledge, involving local experts and local communities

In the formulation of national and international systems of protection, the particular importance of women in the protection of traditional knowledge should not be disregarded, as they play a key role in its preservation.

Benefits have included increased opportunities for off farm activities, including wage employment in non agricultural sectors, and enhanced opportunities for participation in local decision making and networking, including through information and communication technologies.

UNCTAD's work in the area of TK was also acknowledged in decision VII 16 on Article 8(j).

Encourage WHO, with the active involvement of all regional offices, to establish a systematic process to include traditional knowledge in the national health systems, with a view to incorporating traditional knowledge in the long term objective of improving the health of indigenous peoples.

The preservation, promotion and protection of indigenous traditional knowledge are subject to a wide range of threats, including

The promotion and revitalization of indigenous traditional knowledge of natural resources are necessary for the conservation of biodiversity.

The Permanent Forum should commission a study or studies on customary laws pertaining to indigenous traditional knowledge in order to investigate to what extent such customary laws should be reflected in international and national standards addressing indigenous traditional knowledge.

Another factor threatening traditional knowledge was eviction of indigenous peoples from their lands, as this heritage was inextricably linked to land and the resources therein.

Recalling decision 16 COP.6, in particular on how traditional knowledge can contribute to fulfilling the objectives of the Convention,

The Alaska Native Knowledge Network is developing a school curriculum based on aboriginal knowledge.

At the national level, several indigenous organizations referred to the positive developments concerning national legislation for the protection of traditional knowledge.

Implementing Agenda 21 in such a way to keep, preserve traditional and tacit knowledge avoiding the research of innovation for the sake of innovation.

Underscoring the role that traditional knowledge can play in technological development, and in the sustainable management and use of natural resources,

Underscoring the role that traditional knowledge can play in technological development and in the sustainable management and use of natural resources,

The review should also focus on the degree to which efforts have been applied at the national level for the promotion of traditional knowledge to combat desertification.

For example, placing cultural materials in the public domain facilitated their use by third parties in making adaptations protected as new works under copyright.

In this regard, IFAD plans to mainstream indigenous traditional knowledge issues within the work of the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research system.

Indigenous traditional knowledge systems are inherently local in character, and thus local initiatives are often the most appropriate.

Bearing in mind the work carried out by the secretariat and the Committee on Science and Technology (CST) on traditional and local knowledge, know how and practices,

The Forum should encourage Governments to develop and adopt national policies and laws on indigenous traditional knowledge that reflect a commitment to its protection, promotion and preservation.

Session III how to integrate indigenous perspectives into the work of the United Nations on traditional knowledge experiences gaps and challenges future steps.