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Partners of the 10c network also contributed to the WIN Conference workshop ‘Connecting indigenous, traditional and local knowledge and science – such as in IPBES – what’s in it for knowledge holders?’. The workshop looked at the conditions that make knowledge exchanges between indigenous and local knowledge and science respectful and mutually supportive for indigenous peoples and local communities and their partners. Examples were presented from the Philippines, Kenya and Thailand of indigenous methodologies for mapping and monitoring knowledge as bases for decisions and actions regarding lands, territories and resources. An overview of the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) was provided including the need for it to become a truly diverse knowledge platform that transcends science and embraces multiple expertise, perspectives and knowledge holders.

A small delegation of indigenous peoples and local communities attended the first meeting of the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES), held last month in Bonn, Germany. The delegation drew attention to the value and importance of indigenous and local knowledge and the need for a true partnership between diverse knowledge holders (who are just as ‘expert’ on biodiversity issues as scientists) and the IPBES.