What are some other terms I hear when discussing TCEs, such as traditional knowledge, folklore, and genetic resources?
The term traditional knowledge also lacks a single definition, and refers to knowledge of the natural and spiritual worlds, spanning what is categorized in the west under agricultural, environmental, medical and health sciences, philosophy, religion, and other specialized disciplines. Traditional knowledge and TCEs often overlap, as a reflection of the highly integrated and holistic approach to natural and spiritual phenomena in indigenous culture. In the past the term folklore was used to discuss what we now refer to as traditional cultural expressions. Some nations still prefer the term folklore or folk works to describe the concept of traditional cultural expressions.
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