Potential Topics and Objectives
- Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK):
- Understanding the principles and practices of TEK, which encompasses the wisdom and practices developed by indigenous and local communities over generations.
- Exploring how TEK can contribute to sustainable land management and conservation efforts.
- Nature-Based Solutions (NBS):
- Discussing modern NBS practices that use natural processes to address environmental challenges such as climate change, biodiversity loss, and water management.
- Highlighting successful case studies where NBS have been implemented.
- Integration of TEK and NBS:
- Examining ways to integrate TEK with modern NBS practices to create more effective and culturally relevant conservation strategies.
- Identifying potential challenges and solutions in merging these knowledge systems.
- Stakeholder Engagement:
- Emphasizing the importance of involving local communities, indigenous peoples, and other stakeholders in the planning and implementation of NBS.
- Discussing participatory approaches to ensure that projects are inclusive and respectful of traditional knowledge.
- Practical Applications:
- Presenting practical examples of projects that have successfully integrated TEK with NBS.
- Providing tools and methodologies for practitioners to apply these integrated approaches in their own work.
Speakers and Facilitators
- Experts in TEK: Indigenous leaders, local community representatives, and scholars with expertise in traditional ecological knowledge.
- NBS Practitioners: Environmental scientists, conservationists, and practitioners experienced in implementing nature-based solutions.
- Facilitators: Moderators and facilitators who can guide discussions and workshops, ensuring productive and respectful exchanges.
Interactive Sessions
- Workshops: Hands-on sessions where participants can learn and practice integrating TEK with NBS.
- Panel Discussions: Opportunities for participants to hear from experts and ask questions.
- Group Activities

