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From: Preston Hardison <pdh@u.washington.edu>
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Subject: CBD COP1:Indigenous Participation in CBD and CSD
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   Written  3:43 PM  Dec 30, 1994 by jacses in igc:biodiversity

                             RECOMMENDATIONS TO

            INCREASE INDIGENOUS PEOPLES' PARTICIPATION IN THE COP

             AND THE COMMISSION ON SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT (CSD)


1. That the COP and the CSD encourage and support national consultations 
with Indigenous Peoples on sustainable development and biological diversity.

   * For national governments to consult with Indigenous Peoples on 
     sustainable development and biological diversity.

   * To include Indigenous Peoples' approaches to development in national 
     plans and legislation.

   * To support Indigenous Peoples' approaches to biological diversity and 
     sustainable development.

2. That the COP and the CSD support the establishment of an Indigenous 
Peoples' fund for research and an Indigenous knowledge clearing house. 

   * To support the development of Indigenous Peoples' research on 
     sustainable development and biological diversity.

   * To support research that incorporates Indigenous knowledge and western 
     science/technology with Indigenous sustainable development strategies.

   * To provide a data base and information sharing mechanism for Indigenous 
     Peoples and scientific and academic institutions, nation states, 
     international agencies and NGOs.

3. That a fund be established to support the ongoing work of Indigenous 
Peoples to the COP and the CSD:

   * To support Indigenous Peoples' participation at the COP and the CSD.

   * To provide secretariat and support services to Indigenous Peoples.
   * To  prepare, circulate and publish Indigenous expert papers on the CBD, 
     and Agenda 21.

4. That an Indigenous Peoples' unit be established within the secretariat of 
the COP:

   * To liaise with Indigenous Peoples on biological diversity conservation 
     and sustainable use of its components.

   * To provide very senior liaison with the COP.

   * To facilitate implementation of Article 8 (j).

   * To coordinate with other agencies (eg UNDP, FAO, ILO, World Bank). 


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