Group reflections during Pollination dialogue in the Karen community of Hin Lad Nai, Thailand. Photo: J Bumroongchai

The Multiple Evidence Base approach

The Multiple Evidence Base (MEB) approach was developed to guide inclusive processes for collaborations across knowledge systems, based on equity and usefulness for all actors involved. It emphasizes that indigenous, local and scientific knowledge systems are complementary, equally valid and useful for informing sustainable governance of biodiversity and ecosystems.

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Explore the core aspects and key tasks of a MEB approach

Partners

Core partners part of developing the approach (many others have contributed).

Umbrella organizations and networks for Indigenous Peoples and local communities:

Local/regional Indigenous Peoples and local communities organizations:

African Biodiversity Network with Institute of Culture and Ecology (ICE) Kenya, and the Tharaka and Masinga communities

TEBTEBBA Foundation and the Binablayan community in Tinoc, Ifugao, the Philippines

Pgakenyaw Association for Sustainable Development (PASD) and the Hin Lad Nai community

Inter Mountain Peoples Education and Culture in Thailand Association (IMPECT)

Fundación para la Protección de Conocimiento Indígena (FPCI), Panama, and the Usdub community

MELCA-Ethiopia, Gindeberet and the Haroberbabo community

Other partners

IPBES Technical support unit (TSU) on Indigenous and local knowledge, hosted by UNESCO’s Local and Indigenous Knowledge Systems (LINKS) Programme

Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services Network (BES-Net)

Researchers from Stockholm Resilience Centre at Stockholm University and a number of other Universities and institutions around the world