Where can I get information on indigenous/traditional knowledge?

Where can I get information on indigenous/traditional knowledge?

Last Updated: Sep 21, 2020 Views: 1397

Indigenous knowledge (IK) is defined as the local knowledge – knowledge that is unique to a given culture or society...(Warren 1991).

There are several UN and non-UN resources that provide information on indigenous knowledge, see links below:

Links & Files

World Bank - What is Indigenous Knowledge?
World Bank - Indigenous Peoples
Indigenous Environmental Network
UNFCCC - Adaption Knowledge Portal
Indigenous Issues - Quick Guide
Indigenous at the UN - Department of Economic and Social Affairs

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