ENB @ WG8j-2, February 4-8 2002

2nd Meeting of the Ad hoc Open-ended Inter-sessional Working Group on Article 8(j) and Related Provisions of the Convention on Biological Diversity

Montreal, Canada; February 4-8 2002

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Highlights for Thursday, 7 February 2002

Delegates to the second meeting of the Ad Hoc Open-ended Inter-Sessional Working Group on Article 8(j) and Related Provisions of the Convention on Biological Diversity met throughout the day in two sub-working groups. Sub-Working Group I (SWG-I) considered conference room papers (CRP) on draft recommendations for cultural, environmental and social impact assessments, and on the outline of the composite report on status and trends. Sub-Working Group II (SWG-II), which also met in an evening session, addressed CRPs on participatory mechanisms and an assessment of existing instruments, particularly those related to intellectual property rights. Above photo: Delegates from Sub-Working Group II breaks to form an informal consultation.

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	Sub-Working Group I

	FIJI, discussing a reference on funding assistance in the draft recommendations for the conduct of cultural, environmental and social impact assessments, added a reference to developing, and least developed countries, emphasizing small island states.

	Discussing further development of guidelines in draft recommendations for the conduct of cultural, environmental and social impact assessments, NORWAY proposed that Parties have regard for the present recommendations until a final set of guidelines is developed. Left photo: Tone Solhaug (Norway)

	Spain on behalf of the EU called for respecting the environmental rights of indigenous and local communities.

	Chief Manuel, Neskonlith band, Shuswap Nation, Chairperson of the Interior Alliance (Right) criticized attempts by Canada to delete references to traditional territories of indigenous peoples and free prior informed consent. He stated that indigenous peoples have been living in their lands for thousands of years in harmony with the environment, their inherent rights to land, their traditional knowledge and their special status have to be recognized on the national and international level.

	Sub-Working Group II

	During discussions on participatory mechanisms, the GEF noted the relevance of its policies on public involvement for indigenous and local communities and explained its eligibility criteria for project funding. Left photo (L-R): The GEF representatives Mario Ramos and Chona Cruz

	Regarding the preparation and use of a synthesis report on participatory mechanisms, BRAZIL highlighted the need to recognize the diversity of indigenous groups and legal systems across States. Left photo: Maria Angelica Ikeda (Brazil)

	During a break in the Sub-Working Group's discussions, a small contact group deliberates on appropriate language for the involvement of indigenous and local communities in the management of biodiversity conservation and sustainable use.

	CUBA notes the need for an effective and economical system to address disputes over intellectual property claims on traditional knowledge, in her support for the consideration of establishing arbitration procedures and mechanisms. Left photo: Teresa Cruz Sardiñas (Cuba)

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	Above photos (first row L-R): SWG II Chair Linus Thomas (Grenada) in conversation with Secretariat and a delegate from St. Lucia; Medardo Macaraig (Philippines); Jayne Toroitich (Kenya) talking to SWG II Co-Chair Lucy Mulenkei (African Indigenous Women Organization); (second row L-R) Desh Deepak Verma (India) and Sumitra Gurung (NFEN); Nilo Cayuqueo (Consejo de todas las tierras, Chile) with Jorge Nahuel (Mapuche); Delegate from Argentina; (third row L-R) Beatriz Zapata Ferrufino (Bolivia); Tamara and Roberta Dionne Stout; Delegate from Sri Lanka

	ENB Summary of the WG8j-1 (HTML, PDF) ENB Coverage of WG8j-1 The summary from the October 2001 Bonn meeting on access and benefit sharing The summary from the November 2001 Montreal meeting of the SBSTTA Draft report from the December 2001 meeting of the WIPO Intergovernmental Committee on Intellectual Property and Genetic Resources, Traditional Knowledge and Folklore (Second Session) ENB report of the meeting on traditional knowledge held under the CBD (Madrid, October 1997) Experts' Panel on Access and Benefit-Sharing (ENB coverage, October 1999) Linkages introduction to the CBD process CBD Secretariat web site with official documents and information for participants WIPO Secretariat
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