Traditional Knowledge. Subject to each Party’s international obligations, the Parties may establish appropriate measures to protect traditional knowledge.
Traditional Knowledge. Option 4.5.1 Traditional Knowledge is the accumulated knowledge that is vital for the conservation and sustainable use of biological resources and/or which is of socioeconomic value, and which has been developed over the years in indigenous/local communities.
Traditional Knowledge. SUBRECIPIENT grants to PRIME RECIPIENT a non‐ exclusive, fee‐free and royalty‐free, nontransferrable, world‐wide license, without the right to sublicense, to its Traditional Knowledge that it has contributed to this project, which licensed rights shall be used only in the performance of the statement of work of the Prime Award or Subaward; provision of any deliverable to the Awarding Agency; or for non‐commercial purposes, including but not limited to research and educational purposes. This license to rights in Traditional Knowledge shall be subject to the limitations set forth below and may be terminated by SUBRECIPIENT in the event that PRIME RECIPIENT breaches its obligations under these limitations.
Traditional Knowledge. Local people, particularly elders, know a great deal about the region, its history, the land, environmental conditions, wildlife and habitats. Their information will be indispensable in understanding regional ecosystems and cultural histories. The IFA formally recognizes traditional knowledge in Section 14(5): “The relevant knowledge and experience of both the Inuvialuit and the scientific communities should be employed in order to achieve conservation.” Parks Canada will involve local residents in the management of the Pingo Canadian Landmark by integrating them into the decision making process through the Pingo Working Committee and other cooperative management bodies. Management Action Planning and management decisions for the Pingo Canadian Landmark will be based on the best available knowledge, including both scientific and traditional knowledge. Management Action The community of Tuktoyaktuk, and in particular elders, will be consulted on the best ways to monitor and protect pingos in the Landmark.
Traditional Knowledge. The JRPA acknowledged “the importance of incorporating traditional knowledge in the Environmental Impact Review of the Project.” Further, paragraph 3.0 of the Panel Mandate required the Panel to “make best efforts to promote and facilitate the contribution of traditional knowledge to the environmental impact review.” To support this particular mandate, the Panel issued an announcement on May 16, 2005, encouraging the submission of Traditional Knowledge during the hearings phase. The Panel heard much Traditional Knowledge directly from community members and Elders, particularly in the Community Hearings, as discussed in Section 4.4.1. In addition, the Panel encouraged the filing of various Traditional Knowledge Study Reports that had been undertaken with specific reference to the Project. In particular, on November 3, 2005, the Panel issued a statement of Criteria for Confidentiality Orders for Traditional Knowledge Study Reports, which appears in Appendix 4. In accordance with these criteria, the Panel subsequently issued Confidentiality Orders with respect to portions of Traditional Knowledge Study Reports filed by Xxxx Xxxxx River First Nation, Pehdzeh Ki First Nation and the Sambaa K’e Dene Band. In each of these cases, the Proponents were already privy to the contents of the relevant report. In addition, a Confidentiality Order was issued with respect to certain maps filed on behalf of the Dehcho First Nations. The Panel also received other Traditional Knowledge Study Reports that were not the subject of requests for confidentiality.
Traditional Knowledge. 3.1 The Parties acknowledge Deninu K’ue First Nation heritage and culture and are committed to:
Traditional Knowledge. As a key strength for Africa, the AfCFTA needs to recognize the progress made for global recognition and protection of TK and its expression in major areas innovation and knowledge, including in medicine, agriculture, biotechnology and food.78 The seventh United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) report on “Assessing Regional Integration in Africa” outlines four areas that are imperative in relation to integrating IP issues into national development policies to improve the prospects of socio-economic development. These areas are – Agriculture, Manufacturing, Public Health and Access to Knowledge. Agriculture – ‘the agricultural sector is of huge importance to most African countries as a source of livelihood, income and employment. Around 53% of Africa’s agricultural producers are comprised of smallholder farmers who requires integration into larger value chains, through promotion and access to market as well as export opportunities.79 When designing an IP system, policy makers must consider the sector’s characteristics, possible changes from growing liberalization of agricultural trade, the inputs in sustainable productions, and food security—including the structure of the seed supply system. A system that strikes a balance between plant breeders’ rights and the ability for farmers to save and exchange seeds should be devised.’80 Manufacturing - National IP policy should reflect the country’s industrial development stage. IP should enable and 77 ibid 151. 78 ibid 152. 79 Economic Commission for Africa (n 35) 4. 80 Economic Commission for Africa (n 12).
Traditional Knowledge. British Columbia acknowledges that Leq’á:xxx and Matsqui are the custodians of traditional knowledge that may be:
Traditional Knowledge. Each Party, in accordance with its legislation, recognizes the intellectual property rights of indigenous, Afro-descendant and local communities, and reiterates its commitment to respect, preserve and maintain the traditional knowledge, innovations and practices of indigenous, Afro-descendant and local communities in the territories of the Parties.
Traditional Knowledge. The Environment Committee shall hold, from time to time, a meeting with Cree individuals, including Cree elders, Tallymen and trappers, identified by the Cree Parties to provide Opinaca with Cree Traditional Knowledge.
