Messages from the World Indigenous Network Conference for the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES)

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.

Based on the experiences from the workshop, a Message from the WIN Conference to the IPBES was developed. It was presented at the meeting of the Multidisciplinary Expert Panel (MEP), as well as at the IPBES workshop on the ‘Contribution of Indigenous and Local Knowledge Systems to IPBES: Building Synergies with Science’ (9-11 June 2013, Tokyo, Japan). For more information and to read the Message (only available in English) see: http://www.stockholmresilience.org/resdev

Relevant links:

“Can IPBES move from a science platform to a diverse knowledge platform?” FPP E-Newsletter February 2013