Case studies

The case studies contained in this volume synthesize Indigenous input into the different themes discussed at the Eighth Ordinary Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity. They were written by Indigenous persons, drawing from their personal experiences as well as the direct experiences of their home communities. It is hoped that this publication will spark a discussion amongst Indigenous Peoples, nation-states, and other entities on the complexity of Indigenous cosmovision and its application in the use and conservation of the world's biodiversity.

The case study chapters (below) are available as .pdfs. Click on the desired language option to open the file. Note that options in italics are still under construction .

Access & Benefit Sharing - Nepal
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Access & Benefit Sharing - India
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Article 8(j) - Chile, Mexico, and Panama
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Free, Prior, and Informed Consent - Panama, Russia, and the Philippines
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Island Biodiversity - Hawai'i
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Island Biodiversity - The North Pacific and Arctic
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Protected Areas - Cameroon and the C.A.R.
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Protected Areas - Tanzania
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Protected Areas - Uganda
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Sui Generis Protection Mechanisms - Malaysia
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Sui Generis Protection Mechanisms - The Philippines
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Sustainable Use of Biological Resources - Indonesia
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Sustainable Use of Biological Resources - Thailand
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IIFB Statements (.pdf files; English language)

Opening Statement

Closing Statement

Curitiba Declaration of the IWBN

Agenda Item 8: Women's Caucus Statement

Agenda Item 14: Island Biodiversity

Agenda Item 17: Access & Benefit Sharing

Agenda Item 18: Article 8(j)

Agenda Item 18: Implementation

Agenda Item 19: CEPA

Agenda Item 22.1: Retirement & Consolidation

Agenda Item 22.4: GEF

Agenda Item 26.1: Forest Biodiversity

Agenda Item 26.3: Marine & Coastal Biodiversity

Agenda Item 27.1: Protected Areas

Agenda Item 27.3: Alien Species

Report

The COP-8 Official Report is available as a .pdf file.
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