Traditional knowledge in context

Krystyna Swiderska

Reflect & Act

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Published: July 2011

Reflect and Act

Product code:G03124

About IIED's publications

This briefing reflects on IIED's work to assist indigenous and local communities to protect their rights over traditional knowledge. It showcases how ‘biocultural heritage’ offers a framework for protecting community rights and biodiversity.

Follow the links below for more about our work on Biocultural heritage.

http://biocultural.iied.org

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