Decisions 15.225 to 15.226 - Multiple Systems of Knowledge
Crosscutting Conservation Issues
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Decision directed to: Standing Committee
The Standing Committee is requested, subject to the availability of resources, and as appropriate to:
a) consider the information provided in document UNEP/CMS/COP15/Doc.28.14/Rev.1 regarding the benefits of multiple systems of knowledge to the conservation of migratory species;
b) identify whether there are areas where there may be opportunities to incorporate multiple systems of knowledge, including relevant indigenous and local knowledge, in areas other than scientific and technical processes operating under the Convention, in a non-binding manner, subject to national circumstances, and with due regard to free, prior and informed consent, the protection of traditional knowledge, and respect for cultural specificities.
Decision directed to: Secretariat
The Secretariat shall, subject to the availability of resources:
a) when undertaking outreach to stakeholders, where appropriate and feasible, include organizations or networks of relevant indigenous and local knowledge holders, as appropriate, of relevance to the United Nations, recognizing that exploration of different communication techniques may be required to effectively reach target audiences, in accordance with national circumstances and with due regard to free, prior and informed consent, and the protection of traditional knowledge;
b) add a section on how relevant indigenous and local knowledge holders can contribute to CMS key topics on the CMS website, for example under the Community Participation and Livelihoods tab.