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Sixth meeting of the Ad Hoc Open-ended Working Group on Article 8(j) and Related Provisions (Article 8(j) WG 6) of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)

2-6 November 2009 | Montréal, Canada

CBDCBD Article 8(j) WG 6 will take place in Montréal, Canada, from 2 to 6 November 2009. The main substantive items of the agenda are:

Mechanisms to promote the effective participation of indigenous and local communities in matters related to the objectives of Article 8(j) and related provisions of the Convention on Biological Diversity.
Development of elements of sui generis systems for the protection of traditional knowledge, innovations and practices.
Elements of a code of ethical conduct to ensure respect for the cultural and intellectual heritage of indigenous and local communities.
International regime on access and benefit-sharing: provision of views on the elaboration and negotiation of the international regime.
Multi-year programme of work on the implementation of Article 8(j) and related provisions of the Convention on Biological Diversity.
 
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