Why is ABS important to Indigenous and local communities?
When undertaking research in the North, scientists and bioprospectors often rely on the information provided by Indigenous and local communities about how to use the resources. For example, traditional knowledge (TK) provided by Indigenous healers may help scientists understand how to use the resources for the development of new medicines. In this sense, traditional knowledge is associated with the access to genetic resources and is part of the on-going ABS discussions under the CBD.
