Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities‘ involvement in ABS implementation

The document outlines practical guidance and case studies on using community protocols to manage biological and genetic resources. It emphasizes that protocols should be community-led, adapted to local contexts rather than standardized, and integrated into national legal frameworks to ensure transparency for industry and the protection of indigenous rights.

• The process of developing a community protocol varies in duration based on the community's existing organizational structure, the geographic size of the area, and the number of objectives the community aims to address.
• Community protocols can serve a holistic purpose beyond biological and genetic resources, incorporating rules on community land, water, mines, and biodiversity conservation, as seen in the Endorois protocol in Kenya and the Mariarano protocol in Madagascar.
• In South Africa, community protocols for resources like Rooibos and buchu have helped industry identify the correct parties for negotiations and obtain the necessary prior informed consent.
• For resources shared across multiple communities or borders, it is recommended to first establish national-level protocols or interests before building regional tools to organize communities.
• Effective implementation of community protocols requires formal recognition in national legislation and government financial support, with examples of such support provided by the DEFF and the Department of Science and Innovation in South Africa.

APA

Natural Justice (2020). Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities‘ involvement in ABS implementation. https://naturaljustice.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Note_webinars-on-community-protocols-ENG.pdf

Chicago

Natural Justice. Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities‘ involvement in ABS implementation. 2020. https://naturaljustice.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Note_webinars-on-community-protocols-ENG.pdf.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{naturaljustice2020indigenous, author = {{Natural Justice}}, title = {{Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities‘ involvement in ABS implementation}}, institution = {Natural Justice}, year = {2020}, month = oct, url = {https://naturaljustice.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Note_webinars-on-community-protocols-ENG.pdf}, urldate = {2026-10-23}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }