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Working with Indigenous and Local Knowledge in National Ecosystem Assessments within the BES-Net Initiative

Indigenous and local knowledge (ILK) is increasingly being featured across different assessments on biodiversity and ecosystem services around the world. The engagement of indigenous peoples and local communities in ecosystem assessments can contribute to the available knowledge and help ensure that conservation and sustainable use policies and practices are compatible with their livelihoods, cultures, practices, worldviews and lifestyles. The Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services Network (BES-Net) ILK Support Unit led by UNESCO is supporting countries around the world to ensure the participation of indigenous peoples and local communities and their knowledge in national ecosystem assessments.

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Images courtesy of the Malawi NEA team.

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