Traditional knowledge (TK) often helps researchers to locate, understand, and usefully apply genetic resources extracted from plants and animals. In some cases, TK provides the basis for cartographic insights and data on a wide range of otherwise inaccessible information. However, one of the sources of disquiet about TK is the perception that it is sometimes taken without permission, or when permi...
Traditional knowledge (TK) often helps researchers to locate, understand, and usefully apply genetic resources extracted from plants and animals. In some cases, TK provides the basis for cartographic insights and data on a wide range of otherwise inaccessible information. However, one of the sources...
The global South is full of significant, diverse biological and genetic resources. It’s also home to most of the world’s indigenous communities. This is why developing countries are sensitive about protecting their genetic resources and traditional knowledge.
The global South is full of significant, diverse biological and genetic resources. It’s also home to most of the world’s indigenous communities. This is why developing countries are sensitive about protecting their genetic resources and traditional knowledge.
ISSP’s series of panels on the new federal government’s commitment to evidence-based decision-making have stressed that scientific advice is an essential basis for good policy decisions.
ISSP’s series of panels on the new federal government’s commitment to evidence-based decision-making have stressed that scientific advice is an essential basis for good policy decisions.
Access to nutritious foods is a growing problem in northern First Nations. Michael Robidoux and François Haman are finding local solutions — with a practical twist.
Access to nutritious foods is a growing problem in northern First Nations. Michael Robidoux and François Haman are finding local solutions — with a practical twist.
Angela Cameron urges the public inquiry into missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls to look at the links between poverty, economic development and violence.
Angela Cameron urges the public inquiry into missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls to look at the links between poverty, economic development and violence.
A symbol of conflict or a model of cooperation? Karine Vanthuyne compares the relationship that Indigenous peoples in Canada and Guatemala have with mining.
A symbol of conflict or a model of cooperation? Karine Vanthuyne compares the relationship that Indigenous peoples in Canada and Guatemala have with mining.