Culture, law, risk and governance: contexts of traditional knowledge in climate change adaptation
Open accessAbstract
Traditional knowledge is increasingly recognized as valuable for adaptation to climate change, bringing scientists and indigenous peoples together to collaborate and exchange knowledge. These partnerships can benefit both researchers and indigenous peoples through mutual learning and mutual knowledge generation. Despite these benefits, most descriptions focus on the social contexts of exchange. The implications of the multiple cultural, legal, risk-benefit and governance contexts of knowledge exchange have been less recognized. The failure to consider these contexts of knowledge exchange can result in the promotion of benefits while failing to adequately address adverse consequences. The purpose of this article is to promote awareness of these issues to encourage their wider incorporation into research, policy, measures to implement free, prior and informed consent (FPIC) and the development of equitable adaptation partnerships between indigenous peoples and researchers.
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TL;DR
Traditional knowledge is increasingly recognized as valuable for climate change adaptation, but knowledge exchanges occur within cultural, legal, risk-benefit, and governance contexts that are often overlooked. The paper argues that equitable indigenous–researcher partnerships require free, prior and informed consent, respect for indigenous sovereignty, and legal/governance reforms to prevent harm and appropriation.
Key findings
- Traditional knowledge can help define environmental baselines, identify climate impacts, provide observational evidence, support culturally appropriate adaptation, and supply technologies/practices for coping with change; partnerships can yield co-learning and co-production benefits for researchers and indigenous communities.
- The cultural, legal, risk-benefit, and governance contexts of knowledge exchange are under-examined, and ignoring them can promote benefits while failing to address adverse consequences such as loss of control, misappropriation, and spiritual/cultural harm.
- Legal frameworks—copyright, FOIA, freedom of expression, and common heritage of humankind—often override customary laws and stewardship obligations, placing shared traditional knowledge into foreign legal contexts; instruments like the Nagoya Protocol, WIPO negotiations, and national laws remain insufficient.
- Indigenous peoples are not merely stakeholders but peoples with governance/sovereignty rights; examples include the Clyde River Inuit weather observations, Coast Salish risk concerns, Waswanipi Cree family maps, and a review of 21 Australian natural resource management case studies finding indigenous-driven co-governance offers better prospects for integrating indigenous and Western knowledge.
Methods
- Conceptual/review article synthesizing literature, legal instruments, and case examples rather than presenting new empirical data.
- Draws on illustrative cases including Clyde River Inuit weather knowledge, Coast Salish risk reasoning, the Waswanipi Cree Ndhoho Itschee Process, and a review of 21 Australian natural resource management case studies.
- Main analysis examines cultural, legal (copyright, FOIA, freedom of expression, common heritage), risk/FPIC, and governance contexts, arguing for governance-based rather than voluntary social frameworks.
Limitations
- Paper-stated: there are as yet no standards for implementing the “informed” component of FPIC, and more research is needed to develop FPIC guidance in climate change adaptation; legal coverage focuses on copyright as a primary example and does not detail all legal conflicts.
- Evident: it is a conceptual review with illustrative examples, not a systematic empirical assessment, and it reports no primary quantitative outcome measures.
- Evident: the risk matrix is described as illustrating “hypothetical trade-offs,” and the examples are largely from US/Canada/Pacific Northwest contexts, limiting generalizability.
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- Premisecitation
Traditional knowledge can help reconstruct historical environmental baselines.
“Their knowledge of past ecological patterns can help reconstruct historical baselines (Thornton and Scheer 2012).”
Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim1 of 1 sources checked- cites Thornton and Scheer 2012 source
- Premisecitation
Indigenous peoples have often expressed that their knowledge is inextricably linked to their lands, waters and heritage as inalienable and permanently associated with their identity and territories through ancestral, material and spiritual relationships.
“Indigenous peoples have often expressed that their knowledge is inextricably linked to their lands, waters and heritage as inalienable and permanently associated with their identity and territories through ancestral, material and spiritual relationships (Carpenter et al. 2010;Kipuri 2009).”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claim1 of 2 sources checked- cites Carpenter et al. 2010 source
The Introduction links Indigenous cultural resources to collective identity and describes the Awas Tingni community’s relationship to its territory as material and spiritual. The Stewardship and Governance section also connects duties toward cultural resources to tribal creation stories. Our copy does not establish that knowledge is inalienable or permanently associated with lands, waters, and territories across Indigenous peoples generally. (LLM, conf=0.86)
Experimental — accuracy not yet measured - cites Kipuri 2009
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- Interpretationreasoning
Risks and benefits of sharing traditional knowledge are linked to specific values held by the knowledge holders, to external legal and social environments and to the characteristics of the resources to which the knowledge is bound.
“Risks and benefits are linked to specific values held by the knowledge holders, to external legal and social environments and to the characteristics of the resources to which the knowledge is bound.”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claim - Premisecitation
Traditional knowledge is increasingly recognized as valuable for adaptation to climate change.
“Traditional knowledge is increasingly recognized as valuable for adaptation to climate change, bringing scientists and indigenous peoples together to collaborate and exchange knowledge.”
- Also stated in: § 1 Introduction · plain
“Indigenous peoples are increasingly recognized to possess considerable knowledge on issues related to climate change adaptation (Nakashima et al. 2012).”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claim0 of 1 sources checked- cites Nakashima et al. 2012
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- Also stated in: § 1 Introduction · plain
- Premisereasoning
When traditional knowledge is shared, it is often accompanied by stewardship obligations within communities with expectations that outsiders also carry these obligations.
“When traditional knowledge is shared, it is often accompanied by stewardship obligations within communities with expectations that outsiders also carry these obligations when knowledge is shared.”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claim
- Premisecitation
Traditional knowledge embodied in technologies, practices and cultivated species facilitates coping with climate change.
“Traditional knowledge embodied in technologies, practices and cultivated species facilitate coping with climate change (Clements et al. 2011).”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claim0 of 1 sources checked- cites Clements et al. 2011
- Premisecitation
Indigenous peoples' observations of changes in climate-related weather patterns, ocean phenomena, phenology, and fire behavior have demonstrated value.
“Studies have demonstrated the value of indigenous peoples' observations of changes in climate-related weather patterns (Green and Raygorodetsky 2010), ocean phenomena (Fienup-Riordan and Rearden 2010), phenology (Egeru 2012), and fire behavior (Mason et al. 2012).”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claim0 of 3 sources checked - Premisecitation
Indigenous peoples possess considerable knowledge on issues related to climate change adaptation.
“Indigenous peoples are increasingly recognized to possess considerable knowledge on issues related to climate change adaptation (Nakashima et al. 2012).”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claim0 of 1 sources checked- cites Nakashima et al. 2012
Couldn’t be matched to a paper in Crossref, so it can’t be checked.
- Premisecitation
Because of a 2001 Supreme Court decision, tribes cannot share sensitive knowledge or information privately with the US on a government-to-government basis, because any exchanges are subject to Freedom of Information Act requests.
“Because of a Supreme Court decision in 2001 (Department of Interior v. Klamath Water Users Protective Assn), tribes cannot share sensitive knowledge or information privately with the US on a government-to-government basis, because any exchanges are subject to Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests (Doremus and Tarlock 2008).”
Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim0 of 1 sources checked- cites Doremus and Tarlock 2008
- Premisecitation
Climate adaptation projects often extoll benefits without addressing the potential risks of knowledge sharing.
“Climate adaptation projects often extoll benefits without addressing the potential risks of knowledge sharing, as in two otherwise admirable attempts to survey existing experience, Advance Guard (McLean 2010) and Weathering Uncertainty (Nakashima et al. 2012).”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claim0 of 2 sources checked- cites McLean 2010
Couldn’t be matched to a paper in Crossref, so it can’t be checked.
- cites Nakashima et al. 2012
Couldn’t be matched to a paper in Crossref, so it can’t be checked.
- Premisecitation
Research partnerships using traditional knowledge and Western science can benefit both researchers and indigenous communities through mutual learning and knowledge generation.
“These partnerships can benefit both researchers and indigenous peoples through mutual learning and mutual knowledge generation.”
- Also stated in: § 1 Introduction · plain
“Research partnerships for using traditional knowledge and Western science for coping with and adapting to climate impacts offer benefits to both researchers and indigenous communities (Nakashima et al. 2012).”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claim0 of 2 sources checked- cites Nakashima et al. 2012
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- cites Berkes 2009 source
- Also stated in: § 1 Introduction · plain
- Premisecitation
There is a spectrum of both indigenous and scientific ways of knowing with many areas of overlap.
“These have limitations, however, as there is a spectrum of both indigenous and scientific ways of knowing with many areas of overlap (Berkes 2009).”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claim0 of 1 sources checked- cites Berkes 2009 source
- Premisecitation
Traditional ecological knowledge of ecosystem health and species distributions can contribute to culturally appropriate adaptation.
“Traditional ecological knowledge of ecosystem health and species distributions can contribute to culturally appropriate adaptation (Girot et al. 2011).”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claim0 of 1 sources checked- cites Girot et al. 2011
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- Interpretationreasoning
Non-intellectual property laws may serve as impediments to sharing traditional knowledge.
“Non-intellectual property laws may also serves as impediments to sharing traditional knowledge.”
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Traditional ways of knowing occur in a wide spectrum of beliefs, norms, institutions and ways of owning that includes property concepts.
“This has been countered by studies that demonstrate traditional ways of knowing occur in a wide spectrum of beliefs, norms, institutions and ways of owning that includes property concepts (Carpenter et al. 2009).”
Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim0 of 1 sources checked- cites Carpenter et al. 2009
Couldn’t be matched to a paper in Crossref, so it can’t be checked.
- Interpretationreasoning
Under these conditions, there may be few options for risk spreading through knowledge sharing.
“Under these conditions, there may be few options for risk spreading through knowledge sharing.”
Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim - Interpretationnone given
Even without cultural sensitivities to sharing, there are risks to publicly revealing the locations of valuable game.
“Even without cultural sensitivities to sharing, there are risks to publicly revealing the locations of valuable game.”
Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim - Interpretationcitation
Framing intangible cultural heritage as part of the common heritage of humankind can take away governance, ownership and control by indigenous peoples in the name of humanity.
“Framing intangible cultural heritage as part of the common heritage of humankind can take away governance, ownership and control by indigenous peoples in the name of humanity (Coombe 2009).”
Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim0 of 1 sources checked- cites Coombe 2009 source
- Interpretationcitation
Without special legal measures to recognize stewardship obligations, shared traditional knowledge becomes subject to foreign norms and laws that generally automatically apply regardless of the intentions of communities or researchers.
“Without special legal measures to recognize stewardship obligations associated with the knowledge, it becomes subject to foreign norms and laws that generally automatically apply regardless of the intentions of either the communities or the researchers (Riley 2005).”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claim0 of 1 sources checked- cites Riley 2005
Couldn’t be matched to a paper in Crossref, so it can’t be checked.
- Premisecitation
Traditional knowledge is regulated by customary norms and embedded in a web of relationships defining who may use it, when it may be used, appropriate uses, and the rituals, words or practices that must accompany its use.
“Traditional knowledge is regulated by customary norms and embedded in a web of relationships defining who may use it, when it may be used, appropriate uses, and the rituals, words or practices that must accompany its use (Thom and Bain 2004).”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claim0 of 1 sources checked- cites Thom and Bain 2004
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- Interpretationcitation
One explanation for the discrepancies between Inuit observations and research station data is that the weather station was in a fixed flat area at the airport, while Inuit hunters ranged long distances in complex topographies.
“One explanation for the discrepancies is that the weather station was in a fixed flat area at the airport, while Inuit hunters ranged long distances in complex topographies.”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claim0 of 1 sources checked- cites Weatherhead et al. 2010 source
- Interpretationreasoning
These measures fall short of fully recognizing and respecting the values, beliefs and customary laws of traditional knowledge holders themselves.
“However, these measures fall short of fully recognizing and respecting the values, beliefs and customary laws of the traditional knowledge holders themselves.”
Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim - Interpretationcitation
Berkes's definition of traditional ecological knowledge frames it within a materialistic, evolutionary framework that does not always conform to the beliefs of the knowledge-holders themselves.
“This definition frames TEK within a materialistic, evolutionary framework that does not always conform to the beliefs of the knowledge-holders themselves, who may refer their knowledge as living breath, coming directly from the spirit world, ancestors, dreams, or conversations with plants, trees, rocks or other aspects of a living and spiritual nature (Little Bear 2000).”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claim0 of 2 sources checked- cites Berkes 2012 source
- cites Little Bear 2000
Couldn’t be matched to a paper in Crossref, so it can’t be checked.
- Interpretationreasoning
Despite good intentions, protocols and best practices, exchanged traditional knowledge is not governed by customary laws or community aspirations, but by foreign laws such as intellectual property, freedom of expression, public domain and common heritage of mankind.
“Despite good intentions, protocols and best practices, the exchanged knowledge is not governed by customary laws or community aspirations, but by foreign laws such as intellectual property, freedom of expression, public domain and common heritage of mankind.”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claim - Interpretationcitation
Ignoring the spiritual dimensions of traditional knowledge can create significant impediments to equitable partnerships.
“These so-called constructs are often at the core of indigenous identity and underpin their beliefs and practices, and ignoring them can create significant impediments to equitable partnerships (Burkett 2013).”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claim0 of 1 sources checked- cites Burkett 2013 source
- Premisecitation
Coast Salish elders complain they can no longer access many traditional foods because of overharvesting.
“Coast Salish elders already complain they can no longer access many traditional foods because of overharvesting (Richards and Alexander 2006).”
Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim0 of 1 sources checked- cites Richards and Alexander 2006 source
- Premisecitation
Climate adaptation can be enhanced by traditional knowledge of wildlife movements and concentrations, for which tribal hunters have considerable knowledge.
“Climate adaptation can be enhanced by traditional knowledge of wildlife movements and concentrations, for which tribal hunters have considerable knowledge (Huntington 2000).”
Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim0 of 1 sources checked- cites Huntington 2000 source
- Premisecitation
Traditional water-related knowledge, water harvesting and storage have allowed indigenous peoples to survive in arid lands and cope with drought for millennia.
“Traditional water-related knowledge, water harvesting and storage have allowed indigenous peoples to survive in arid lands and cope with drought for millennia (Johnston 2012).”
Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim0 of 1 sources checked- cites Johnston 2012 source
- Interpretationreasoning
These risks can be amplified where tribes have low control over access to game in off-reservation situations.
“These risks can be amplified where tribes have low control over access to game in off-reservation situations.”
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Peoples have the right of self-determination to freely determine their political status and form of governance within their territories.
“Peoples have the right of self-determination to freely determine their political status and form of governance within their territories (Anaya 2009).”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claim0 of 1 sources checked- cites Anaya 2009
Couldn’t be matched to a paper in Crossref, so it can’t be checked.
- Interpretationreasoning
Traditional knowledge exchanges in adaptation partnerships potentially carry significant risks as well as benefits and opportunities.
“The combined arguments suggest that traditional knowledge exchanges in adaptation partnerships cannot be viewed as unproblematic information exchanges, and potentially carry significant risks as well as benefits and opportunities.”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claim - Premisecitation
The maps are used to prepare a map of conservation values, which are shared with the government and industry for use in collaborative planning processes.
“The maps are used to prepare a map of conservation values, which are shared with the government and industry for use in collaborative planning processes.”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claim0 of 1 sources checked- cites Trosper et al. 2012
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- Premisecitation
Official US policy affirms that tribes have sovereign rights to protect tribal cultural heritage and cultural identity expressed in both tangible and intangible forms.
“Official US policy affirms that tribes have sovereign rights “to protect tribal cultural heritage and cultural identity expressed in both tangible and intangible forms.”foot_6”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claim0 of 1 sources checked- cites [6] Berkes F (2009) Indigenous ways of knowing and the study of environmental change. J R Soc N Z 39:151–156 source
- Interpretationreasoning
In the United States it is well-established in Constitutional law and national policy that the tribes have retained unextinguished sovereign jurisdiction over their tangible and intangible cultural heritage.
“Therefore, in the United States it is well-established in Constitutional law and national policy that the tribes have retained unextinguished sovereign jurisdiction over their tangible and intangible cultural heritage.”
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Any right not explicitly ceded is retained.
“Any right not explicitly ceded is retained (Pevar 2012).”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claim0 of 1 sources checked- cites Pevar 2012
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- Premisecitation
The Supreme Court has ruled that the tribes' sovereign status is not granted to them by the United States, but an original right reserved by them in the treaties.
“The Supreme Court has ruled that the tribes' sovereign status is not granted to them by the United States, but an original right reserved by them in the treaties.6”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claim0 of 1 sources checked- cites [6] Berkes F (2009) Indigenous ways of knowing and the study of environmental change. J R Soc N Z 39:151–156 source
- Premisecitation
An example of using traditional knowledge in a respectful manner for climate change adaptation comes from the Waswanipi Cree in Northern Quebec through the Ndhoho Itschee Process.
“An example of using traditional knowledge in a respectful manner for climate change adaptation comes from the Waswanipi Cree in Northern Quebec through the Ndhoho Itschee Process (Trosper et al. 2012).”
Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim0 of 1 sources checked- cites Trosper et al. 2012
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- Interpretationreasoning
Some knowledge useful to adaptation cannot be shared because it is too sacred, risky to disclose or weakly protected from appropriation and misuse.
“Some knowledge useful to adaptation cannot be shared because it is too sacred, risky to disclose or weakly protected from appropriation and misuse.”
Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim - Interpretationreasoning
Concepts, instruments and approaches for stakeholder processes are inadequate when addressing issues related to sovereign property, which are dealt with through treaties, bilateral agreements and other government-to-government instruments.
“Concepts, instruments and approaches for stakeholder processes are inadequate when addressing issues related to sovereign property, which are dealt with through treaties, bilateral agreements and other government-to-government instruments.”
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Traditional knowledge holders are therefore not one stakeholder group among others.
“Traditional knowledge holders are therefore not one stakeholder group among others.”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claim - Premisecitation
Communities are producing detailed community family maps which detail past, present and future desired land use.
“Communities are producing detailed community “family maps” which detail past, present and future desired land use.”
Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim0 of 1 sources checked- cites Trosper et al. 2012
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- Premisecitation
Tribes often reserved off-reservation rights to fish, hunt, trap and gather because their ancestors understood that their reservations would be insufficient to maintain their ways of life.
“Tribes often reserved offreservation rights to fish, hunt, trap and gather because their ancestors understood that their reservations would be insufficient to maintain their ways of life (Goodman 2000).”
Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim0 of 1 sources checked- cites Goodman 2000
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- Premisecitation
The status of indigenous peoples as peoples is affirmed by the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (2007).
“While their status as peoples is not universally recognized by all countries, it is affirmed by the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (2007).”
Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim0 of 1 sources checked- cites United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (2007)
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- Interpretationreasoning
Traditional knowledge held by indigenous peoples has significant political or governance dimensions in addition to cultural, legal and risk dimensions.
“Traditional knowledge held by indigenous peoples has significant political or governance dimensions in addition to cultural, legal and risk dimensions.”
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The Nagoya Protocol of the Convention on Biological Diversity recognizes the obligation to obtain the prior informed consent of indigenous and local communities prior to accessing and using their knowledge.
“The Nagoya Protocol of the Convention on Biological Diversity recognizes the obligation to obtain the prior informed consent of indigenous and local communities prior to accessing and using their knowledge.”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claim0 of 1 sources checked- cites Nagoya Protocol
Couldn’t be matched to a paper in Crossref, so it can’t be checked.
- Interpretationreasoning
Tribal treaties are not legally interpreted as a listing of all rights that are retained, but primarily as a listing of those that are ceded.
“Consequently, tribal treaties are not legally interpreted as a listing of all rights that are retained, but primarily as a listing of those that are ceded.”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claim - Interpretationreasoning
Traditional knowledge exchanges in adaptation partnerships cannot be viewed as unproblematic information exchanges.
“The combined arguments suggest that traditional knowledge exchanges in adaptation partnerships cannot be viewed as unproblematic information exchanges, and potentially carry significant risks as well as benefits and opportunities.”
Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim - Interpretationnone given
Tribal treaties have the fundamental purpose of allowing tribes to freely determine their ways of life in return for the cession of vast amounts of land.
“Tribal treaties have the fundamental purpose of allowing tribes to freely determine their ways of life in return for the cession of vast amounts of land.”
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The bark of the Pacific yew is used for healing wounds by several Pacific Northwest tribes.
“The bark of the Pacific yew is used for healing wounds by several Pacific Northwest tribes (Moerman 1998),”
Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim0 of 1 sources checked- cites Moerman 1998
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- Premisecitation
These maps are not shared outside the community.
“These maps are not shared outside the community.”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claim0 of 1 sources checked- cites Trosper et al. 2012
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- Premisecitation
The Waswanipi Cree are interested in documenting their traditional forest knowledge in order to enter into respectful stewardship agreements to promote climate change adaptation and appropriate forest management on traditional lands not under their direct control.
“They are interested in documenting their traditional forest knowledge in order to enter into respectful stewardship agreements to promote climate change adaptation and appropriate forest management on traditional lands not under their direct control.”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claim0 of 1 sources checked- cites Trosper et al. 2012
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- May combine two claims. 36
- Classified as probably not a substantial claim. 58
May combine two claims.
PremisecitationCo-learning and co-production processes do not guarantee fairness, equal standing or address power asymmetries.
“Co-learning and co-production processes do not guarantee fairness, equal standing or address power asymmetries (Hill et al. 2012).”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claim1 of 1 sources checked- cites Hill et al. 2012 source
The Discussion (page unavailable) says power relations in Indigenous ecological knowledge projects can further marginalize Indigenous interests, and the Results warn that agency-driven co-governance may crowd out Indigenous perspectives. These support the caution about power asymmetries, but the paper does not specifically assess whether co-learning and co-production guarantee fairness or equal standing. (LLM, conf=0.84)
Experimental — accuracy not yet measured
Classified as probably not a substantial claim.
PremisecitationA review of 21 case studies of natural resources management in Australia resulted in a classification of resource management initiatives as indigenous governed collaborations, indigenous-driven co-governance, agency-driven co-governance and agency governance.
“A review of 21 case studies of natural resources management in Australia resulted in a classification of resource management initiatives as indigenous governed collaborations, indigenous-driven co-governance, agency-driven co-governance and agency governance (Hill et al. 2012).”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claim1 of 1 sources checked- cites Hill et al. 2012 source
Classified as probably not a substantial claim.
PremisecitationProcesses that support indigenous governance and do not vest power in government agencies but instead distribute decision making in wider networks of families and communities are important.
“They stress the importance of processes that support indigenous governance and do not vest power in government agencies but instead distribute decision making in “wider networks of families and communities” (Hill et al. 2012).”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claim1 of 1 sources checked- cites Hill et al. 2012 source
Classified as probably not a substantial claim.
PremisecitationIndigenous-driven co-governance provides better prospects for integration of IEK and western science for sustainability of social-ecological systems than agency-driven co-governance and agency governance.
“They concluded that “indigenous-driven co-governance provides better prospects for integration of IEK and western science for sustainability of social-ecological systems” than agency-driven co-governance and agency governance.”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claim1 of 1 sources checked- cites Hill et al. 2012 source
Probably not a substantial claim: may not pass S3 (load-bearing).
PremisecitationUnder conditions of sovereignty, governments may elect to engage in co-management or self-management of their resources and heritage.
“Under conditions of sovereignty, governments may elect to engage in co-management or self-management of their resources and heritage (Goodman 2000;Nie 2008).”
Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim1 of 2 sources checked- cites Goodman 2000
Couldn’t be matched to a paper in Crossref, so it can’t be checked.
- cites Nie 2008
The ‘Co-Management and Federal Indian Law’ section identifies tribal governments as sovereign and discusses their co-management of lands and resources. The ‘Authorities’ section says tribes may petition to manage certain federal programs of cultural significance. The paper does not establish a general choice by sovereign governments between co-management and self-management of their resources and heritage; it describes specific tribal–federal arrangements subject to legal limits. (LLM, conf=0.82)
Experimental — accuracy not yet measured
May combine two claims.
PremisecitationSocial science approaches to knowledge holder-researcher relationships emphasize social aspects, promoting reciprocity, respect and protocols, but have rarely addressed the legal contexts of these exchanges.
“Social science researchers commonly use political, social or moral/ethical frameworks.”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claim0 of 1 sources checked- cites Hardison and Bannister 2011 source
Probably not a substantial claim: may not pass S3 (load-bearing).
PremisecitationFPIC ensures that when indigenous peoples are approached with proposals for access to their lands, resources or traditional knowledge, they are provided with all necessary and appropriate information they deem necessary to make an informed decision.
“FPIC ensures that when they are approached with proposals for access to their lands, resources or traditional knowledge, they are provided with all necessary and appropriate information they deem necessary to make an informed decision (FSC 2012).”
Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim0 of 1 sources checked- cites FSC 2012
Couldn’t be matched to a paper in Crossref, so it can’t be checked.
May combine two claims.
PremisecitationThe discovery of discrepancies between Inuit observations and research station data led to the establishment of more weather stations around hunting areas and other projects to extend indigenous monitoring.
“The discovery of these discrepancies has led to the establishment of more weather stations around the hunting areas which are being correlated to indigenous weather observations, as well as other projects to extend indigenous monitoring of sea-ice thickness, extent and other climate-related phenomena.”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claim0 of 1 sources checked- cites Weatherhead et al. 2010 source
Probably not a substantial claim: may not pass S4 (based).
Interpretationnone givenFailure to consider the cultural, legal, risk-benefit and governance contexts of knowledge exchange can result in promoting benefits while failing to adequately address adverse consequences.
“The failure to consider these contexts of knowledge exchange can result in the promotion of benefits while failing to adequately address adverse consequences.”
Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim- Rests on an assumption: The cultural, legal, risk-benefit and governance contexts of knowledge exchange have been under-examined.
Probably not a substantial claim: may not pass S4 (based).
Interpretationnone givenOnce traditional knowledge is shared outside a community, it enters alien social and legal contexts.
“Once traditional knowledge is shared outside of a community, it enters alien social and legal contexts.”
Quote in the paperNot a substantial claimProbably not a substantial claim: may not pass S3 (load-bearing).
Premisenone givenFPIC is used in UNDRIP to create procedural safeguards for decision-making by indigenous peoples.
“FPIC is used in UNDRIP to create procedural safeguards for decision-making by indigenous peoples.”
Quote in the paperNot a substantial claimMay combine two claims.
PremisecitationTraditional ways of knowing are place-based, localized, and may carry prescriptions related to their use.
“This may be contrasted with traditional ways of knowing which are place-based, localized, and may carry prescriptions related to their use (Kipuri 2009).”
Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim0 of 1 sources checked- cites Kipuri 2009
Couldn’t be matched to a paper in Crossref, so it can’t be checked.
Probably not a substantial claim: may not pass S3 (load-bearing).
Premisenone givenUnder the Nagoya Protocol to the Convention on Biological Diversity, seekers of traditional knowledge related to genetic resources must first obtain the prior informed consent of indigenous and local communities.
“Under the Nagoya Protocol to the Convention on Biological Diversity, seekers of traditional knowledge related to genetic resources must first obtain the prior informed consent (PIC) of indigenous and local communities.”
Quote in the paperNot a substantial claimProbably not a substantial claim: may not pass S3 (load-bearing).
Premisenone givenCountries have begun to put into place laws that protect transfers of traditional knowledge to third parties.
“Countries have begun to put into place laws that protect such transfers of traditional knowledge to third parties.”
Quote in the paperNot a substantial claimMay combine two claims.
PremisecitationIndigenous peoples often believe their knowledge has spiritual origins and powers, and employ it to communicate with the spirit world to create outcomes in this world.
“Indigenous peoples often believe their knowledge has spiritual origins and powers, and employ it to communicate with the spirit world to create outcomes in this world (Kipuri 2009).”
Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim0 of 1 sources checked- cites Kipuri 2009
Couldn’t be matched to a paper in Crossref, so it can’t be checked.
Probably not a substantial claim: may not pass S3 (load-bearing). May combine two claims.
InterpretationreasoningOnce published or shared, traditional knowledge enters the public domain where traditional norms, beliefs or customary laws associated with it are stripped away, and it becomes available to anyone with no legal requirement to obtain permission, share benefits or observe stewardship obligations.
“Once published or shared, traditional knowledge immediately starts its journey into the public domain where all of the traditional norms, beliefs or customary laws associated with it are stripped away.”
- Also stated in: § 4.1.1 Copyrights · plain
“It becomes available to anyone with no legal requirement to obtain permission, share in any benefits or observe stewardship obligations for its use.”
Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim- Also stated in: § 4.1.1 Copyrights · plain
Probably not a substantial claim: may not pass S3 (load-bearing).
Premisenone givenFPIC is contained in the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and in decisions of the Convention on Biological Diversity and the Nagoya Protocol as prior informed consent.
“This concept is contained in the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) and in decisions of the Convention on Biological Diversity and the Nagoya Protocol as prior informed consent (PIC).”
Quote in the paperNot a substantial claimProbably not a substantial claim: may not pass S4 (based).
Premisenone givenUncultivated resources are sensitive to external drivers such as climate change, invasive species, species range shifts, habitat fragmentation and human population growth.
“These uncultivated resources are sensitive to external drivers such as climate change, invasive species, species range shifts, habitat fragmentation and human population growth.”
Quote in the paperNot a substantial claimMay combine two claims.
PremisecitationTraditional knowledge holders may not express their knowledge as 'traditional knowledge'; they commonly think of knowledge as a contextualized process connected to dynamic, evolving relationships ('ways of knowing').
“Traditional knowledge holders themselves may not express their knowledge in this way (Berkes 2009).”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claim0 of 1 sources checked- cites Berkes 2009 source
Classified as probably not a substantial claim.
PremisecitationConcerns have been raised over potential adverse consequences of knowledge exchanges.
“Despite these demonstrated benefits, concerns have been raised over potential adverse consequences of knowledge exchanges (WIPO 2012).”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claim0 of 1 sources checked- cites WIPO 2012
Couldn’t be matched to a paper in Crossref, so it can’t be checked.
May combine two claims.
InterpretationreasoningIn the absence of intangible cultural heritage laws, copyright law is automatically applied to any shared traditional knowledge and offers few legal safeguards that allow indigenous peoples to have their traditions respected or to gain benefits from the use of their knowledge.
“In the absence of intangible cultural heritage laws, copyright law is automatically applied to any shared traditional knowledge and offers few legal safeguards that allow indigenous peoples to have their traditions respected or to gain benefits from the use of their knowledge.”
Quote in the paperNot a substantial claimProbably not a substantial claim: may not pass S2 (checkable).
InterpretationreasoningSocial aims for respectful partnerships may be difficult to achieve without changes in legal systems to accommodate indigenous concepts and ways of being.
“Social aims for respectful partnerships may be difficult to achieve without changes in legal systems to accommodate indigenous concepts and ways of being.”
Quote in the paperNot a substantial claimMay combine two claims.
PremisecitationTraditional knowledge is not generally about abstract things, but more focused on relationships and activities that constitute a way of life, and these can be harmed by misuse.
“Traditional knowledge is not generally about abstract things, but more focused on relationships and activities that constitute a way of life (Berkes 2012), and these can be harmed by misuse.”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claim0 of 1 sources checked- cites Berkes 2012 source
Probably not a substantial claim: may not pass S4 (based).
Premisenone givenTribes have retained rights to wild resources on off-reservation lands to which they have little control.
“Tribes have retained rights to wild resources on off-reservation lands to which they have little control.”
Quote in the paperNot a substantial claimProbably not a substantial claim: may not pass S4 (based). May combine two claims.
Premisenone givenThe Coast Salish of the Pacific Northwest live on small territories surrounded by much larger populations with different traditions and values, which increases conflicts over use of resources.
“The Coast Salish of the Pacific Northwest live on small territories surrounded by much larger populations with different traditions and values, which increases conflicts over use of resources.”
Quote in the paperNot a substantial claimMay combine two claims.
PremisecitationIn Clyde River, Nunavut, Inuit hunters reported significant changes in wind persistence, but the research station recorded no significant changes in wind direction or wind persistence in northeast winds.
“Inuit hunters had reported significant changes in wind persistence (likelihood that wind conditions 1 day are followed by similar conditions the following day).”
- Also stated in: § 2 Traditional knowledge in the context of climate change · plain
“These observations were not supported by the research station, which recorded no significant changes in wind direction or wind persistence in northeast winds (Weatherhead et al. 2010).”
Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim0 of 1 sources checked- cites Weatherhead et al. 2010 source
- Also stated in: § 2 Traditional knowledge in the context of climate change · plain
May combine two claims.
PremisecitationThere are as yet no standards on how to implement informed consent for traditional knowledge sharing, although there are some emerging attempts.
“There are as yet no standards on how to implement this, although there are some emerging attempts (FSC 2012).”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claim0 of 1 sources checked- cites FSC 2012
Couldn’t be matched to a paper in Crossref, so it can’t be checked.
Probably not a substantial claim: may not pass S3 (load-bearing), S4 (based).
Interpretationnone givenTraditional knowledge related to observations of changes in phenology, ice-out dates, coastal currents, fire behavior or hydrological patterns may carry few risks when shared.
“Traditional knowledge related to observations of changes in phenology, ice-out dates, coastal currents, fire behavior or hydrological patterns may carry few risks when shared.”
Quote in the paperNot a substantial claimMay combine two claims.
InterpretationcitationDisclosing knowledge of medicinal plants useful for addressing climate change impacts on health carries the risks of use against cultural traditions and overharvesting.
“Disclosing knowledge of medicinal plants useful for addressing climate change impacts on health carries the risks of use against cultural traditions and overharvesting.”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claimProbably not a substantial claim: may not pass S2 (checkable).
InterpretationreasoningOther kinds of traditional knowledge carry more risks, either through moral hazards related to cultural values or through misuse that can seriously threaten indigenous livelihoods and cultural sustainability.
“Other kinds of traditional knowledge carry more risks, either through moral hazards related to cultural values or through misuse that can seriously threaten indigenous livelihoods and cultural sustainability.”
Quote in the paperNot a substantial claimProbably not a substantial claim: may not pass S2 (checkable), S4 (based).
Interpretationnone givenKnowledge exchanges occur within powerful and compelling legal frameworks that often conflict with and take precedence over social arrangements.
“Knowledge exchanges occur within powerful and compelling legal frameworks that often conflict with and take precedence over social arrangements.”
Quote in the paperNot a substantial claimMay combine two claims.
Premisenone givenTraditional knowledge is useful for defining earlier environmental baselines, identifying impacts that need to be mitigated, providing observational evidence for modelling, providing technologies for adapting, and identifying culturally appropriate values for protection.
“Traditional knowledge is useful in: defining earlier environmental baselines, identifying impacts that need to be mitigated, providing observational evidence for modelling, providing technologies for adapting, and for identifying culturally appropriate values for protection from direct impacts or from the impacts of adaptation measures themselves.”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claimProbably not a substantial claim: may not pass S3 (load-bearing). May combine two claims.
PremisereasoningTraditional knowledge is often treated as being in the public domain because it is too old to be protected, it is orally expressed rather than written down, and it cannot be attributed to a specific author.
“Traditional knowledge is often treated as being in the public domain because it is too old to be protected, it is orally expressed rather than written down (”
Quote in the paperNot a substantial claimProbably not a substantial claim: may not pass S4 (based).
Premisenone givenStewardship obligations generally have no equivalent in national and international legal systems.
“Stewardship obligations generally have no equivalent in national and international legal systems.”
Quote in the paperNot a substantial claimProbably not a substantial claim: may not pass S4 (based). May combine two claims.
Interpretationnone givenThe exchange of traditional knowledge involves cultural values, multiple legal jurisdictions, risks to cultural sustainability and survival and rights to self-governance.
“The exchange of traditional knowledge involves cultural values, multiple legal jurisdictions, risks to cultural sustainability and survival and rights to self-governance.”
Quote in the paperNot a substantial claimProbably not a substantial claim: may not pass S4 (based). May combine two claims.
Interpretationnone givenIndigenous peoples are engaging in adaptation projects and knowledge exchanges, and these are leading many documented benefits.
“Indigenous peoples are engaging in adaptation projects and knowledge exchanges, and these are leading many documented benefits.”
Quote in the paperNot a substantial claimMay combine two claims.
InterpretationreasoningThe US has a government-to-government relationship with tribes in which tribes have retained inherent sovereign powers.
“The US has a government-to-government relationship with tribes in which tribes have retained inherent sovereign powers.”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claimMay combine two claims.
InterpretationreasoningIn this way, they retain and manage sensitive cultural knowledge internally, while making available proxy values useful for climate change adaptation and resource scenario building.
“In this way, they retain and manage sensitive cultural knowledge internally, while making available proxy values useful for climate change adaptation and resource scenario building.”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claimProbably not a substantial claim: may not pass S2 (checkable).
InterpretationreasoningEquitable outcomes must be found in mutually agreed terms.
“One sovereign cannot unilaterally impose their will on another, and equitable outcomes must be found in mutually agreed terms.”
Quote in the paperNot a substantial claimProbably not a substantial claim: may not pass S2 (checkable), S4 (based).
Interpretationnone givenThe consequences of disclosing valuable knowledge can add to these pressures.
“The consequences of disclosing valuable knowledge can add to these pressures.”
Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim- Rests on an assumption: Traditional knowledge and associated biocultural heritage are often already threatened by drivers of global climate change such as population growth, urban sprawl, excessive consumption and land conversion.
Probably not a substantial claim: may not pass S4 (based).
Interpretationnone givenMany traditional knowledge studies have framed indigenous peoples as stakeholders and have not treated traditional knowledge as a governed, sovereign property.
“Many traditional knowledge studies have framed indigenous peoples as stakeholders and have not treated traditional knowledge as a governed, sovereign property.”
Quote in the paperNot a substantial claimMay combine two claims.
PremisecitationThe Waswanipi Cree do not believe they can convey their complex knowledge and values to others for management on their behalf, but want their stewardship role acknowledged.
“They do not believe they can convey their complex knowledge and values to others for management on their behalf, but want their stewardship role acknowledged.”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claim0 of 1 sources checked- cites Trosper et al. 2012
Couldn’t be matched to a paper in Crossref, so it can’t be checked.
Classified as probably not a substantial claim. May combine two claims.
PremisecitationThe two kinds of knowledge should not be blended or synthesised; both should retain its own integrity.
“Berkes suggests there are limits to the extent to which science and traditional knowledge can be combined (Berkes 2009), concluding “the two kinds of knowledge should not be blended or synthesised; both should retain its own integrity” as they have their own epitemologies based on different worldviews.”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claim0 of 1 sources checked- cites Berkes 2009 source
May combine two claims.
PremisecitationThe development of the anti-cancer drug taxol from bark extracts lead to illegal overharvesting in which trees were killed by stripping them entirely, endangering the yew.
“The development of the anti-cancer drug taxol from bark extracts lead to illegal overharvesting in which trees were killed by stripping them entirely, endangering the yew (Laird and Wynberg 2008;Wynberg et al. 2009).”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claim0 of 2 sources checked- cites Laird and Wynberg 2008
- cites Wynberg et al. 2009 source
Probably not a substantial claim: may not pass S4 (based).
Interpretationnone givenIn those cases where traditional knowledge is held by those with governance rights, it is governed by its own rules and laws determined by its proper sovereign, which do not necessarily resemble the laws of other sovereigns.
“In those cases where traditional knowledge is held by those with governance rights, it is governed by its own rules and laws determined by its proper sovereign, which do not necessarily resemble the laws of other sovereigns.”
Quote in the paperNot a substantial claimProbably not a substantial claim: may not pass S3 (load-bearing), S4 (based).
Interpretationnone givenSovereigns work through diplomacy and treaty making to gain cross-recognition for transboundary issues.
“Sovereigns work through diplomacy and treaty making to gain cross-recognition for transboundary issues.”
Quote in the paperNot a substantial claimProbably not a substantial claim: may not pass S2 (checkable). May combine two claims.
InterpretationreasoningExchanges should be based on free, prior and informed consent and mutually agreed terms based on equal standing.
“The guiding principle is that exchanges should be based on free, prior and informed consent and mutually agreed terms based on equal standing.”
Quote in the paperNot a substantial claimProbably not a substantial claim: may not pass S2 (checkable).
InterpretationreasoningOne pathway for resolving this dilemma is through viewing traditional knowledge exchanges through a governance mechanism, as opposed to a voluntary social framework.
“One pathway for resolving this dilemma is through viewing traditional knowledge exchanges through a governance mechanism, as opposed to a voluntary social framework.”
Quote in the paperNot a substantial claimProbably not a substantial claim: may not pass S2 (checkable).
PremisecitationBuilding respect for traditional knowledge and FPIC through professional training, public education, the development and implementation of guidelines and policies and other measures are necessary to reduce conflict over time.
“Building respect for traditional knowledge and FPIC through professional training, public education, the development and implementation of guidelines and policies and other measures are necessary to reduce conflict over time (Hardison and Bannister 2011).”
Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim0 of 1 sources checked- cites Hardison and Bannister 2011 source
Probably not a substantial claim: may not pass S3 (load-bearing).
InterpretationreasoningUseful and unproblematic knowledge exchanges can occur without involving traditional knowledge.
“Useful and unproblematic knowledge exchanges can occur without involving traditional knowledge.”
Quote in the paperNot a substantial claimProbably not a substantial claim: may not pass S2 (checkable). May combine two claims.
InterpretationreasoningIt is the highest duty of those seeking access to indigenous knowledge and resources to ensure they are not further harmed and that their rights in cultural values are fully respected.
“As indigenous peoples are some of those least responsible and most threatened by climate impacts, it is the highest duty of those seeking access to their knowledge and resources to ensure they are not further harmed and that their rights in cultural values are fully respected.”
Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim- Rests on an assumption: Indigenous peoples are some of those least responsible and most threatened by climate impacts.
Probably not a substantial claim: may not pass S2 (checkable).
InterpretationreasoningThe rights of governance over traditional knowledge should be taken seriously, respected and accommodated in resolving issues.
“This is not to argue that traditional knowledge exchanges should not occur, but their rights of governance should be taken seriously, respected and accommodated in resolving issues.”
Quote in the paperNot a substantial claimProbably not a substantial claim: may not pass S2 (checkable), S3 (load-bearing), S4 (based).
Interpretationnone givenUnder indigenously-led FPIC, many traditional knowledge exchanges related to climate change are likely to continue where they present few risks and provide benefits to indigenous peoples.
“Under indigenously-led FPIC, many traditional knowledge exchanges related to climate change are likely to continue where they present few risks and provide benefits to indigenous peoples.”
Quote in the paperNot a substantial claimProbably not a substantial claim: may not pass S2 (checkable).
InterpretationreasoningThese challenges do not pose an insurmountable barrier to respectful knowledge exchanges.
“These challenges do not pose an insurmountable barrier to respectful knowledge exchanges.”
Quote in the paperNot a substantial claimProbably not a substantial claim: may not pass S2 (checkable). May combine two claims.
InterpretationreasoningThis performance-oriented approach allows the knowledge to be retained by the knowledge holders while upholding standards for public accountability in the management of resources.
“This performance-oriented approach allows the knowledge to be retained by the knowledge holders while upholding standards for public accountability in the management of resources.”
Quote in the paperNot a substantial claimProbably not a substantial claim: may not pass S4 (based).
Interpretationnone givenIndigenous peoples are being invited to mobilize traditional knowledge, often deeply spiritual and core to their identity, to solve large-scale problems they cannot avoid and that are not of their making.
“Despite these documented benefits, it must be kept in mind they are being invited to mobilize traditional knowledge, often deeply spiritual and core to their identity, to solve large-scale problems they cannot avoid and that are not of their making.”
Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim- Rests on an assumption: Traditional knowledge is often deeply spiritual and core to indigenous identity.
May combine two claims.
Interpretationnone givenSelf-determined governments have the inherent authority to grant and make trade-offs between the rights of their citizens, but not the rights of the citizens of other sovereigns.
“Self-determined governments have the inherent authority to grant and make trade-offs between the rights of their citizens, but not the rights of the citizens of other sovereigns.”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claimMay combine two claims.
PremisecitationWhere traditional knowledge is needed, solving management problems may not require its transfer, allowing indigenous peoples to apply their knowledge by themselves to their own biocultural heritage using negotiated outcomes that are mutually agreeable to the sovereigns.
“Where traditional knowledge is needed, solving management problems may not require its transfer, allowing indigenous peoples to apply their knowledge by themselves to their own biocultural heritage using negotiated outcomes that are mutually agreeable to the sovereigns (Davidson-Hunt et al. 2012).”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claim0 of 1 sources checked- cites Davidson-Hunt et al. 2012
May combine two claims.
InterpretationcitationWhile indigenous sovereigns cannot directly impose these rules and laws on citizens of other sovereigns, they can expect that equitable relationships can be worked out for cross-recognition of their issues based on comity guiding peaceful relations among states, respect for their human rights, and federal fiduciary obligations to respect their rights.
“While indigenous sovereigns cannot directly impose these rules and laws on citizens of other sovereigns, they can expect that equitable relationships can be worked out for cross-recognition of their issues based on comity guiding peaceful relations among states, respect for their human rights, and federal fiduciary obligations to respect their rights (Smith 2010).”
Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim0 of 1 sources checked- cites Smith 2010 source
Probably not a substantial claim: may not pass S2 (checkable), S4 (based). May combine two claims.
InterpretationreasoningIndigenous peoples may be wary of sharing because of a history of exploitation, a lack of recognition and respect for their values and rights, a lack of safeguards for the control and proper use of their knowledge and associated biocultural heritage and by a lack of perceived long-term benefits to themselves for sharing.
“Indigenous peoples may be wary of sharing because of a history of exploitation, a lack of recognition and respect for their values and rights, a lack of safeguards for the control and proper use of their knowledge and associated biocultural heritage and by a lack of perceived long-term benefits to themselves for sharing.”
Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim- Rests on an assumption: There is a history of exploitation, a lack of recognition and respect for indigenous values and rights, a lack of safeguards for the control and proper use of their knowledge and associated biocultural heritage, and a lack of perceived long-term benefits to themselves for sharing.
Probably not a substantial claim: may not pass S2 (checkable), S4 (based).
Interpretationnone givenExercising the right to FPIC creates a duty to sort out processes for authoritative decision-making.
“Exercising the right to FPIC creates a duty to sort out processes for authoritative decision-making.”
Quote in the paperNot a substantial claimProbably not a substantial claim: may not pass S3 (load-bearing), S4 (based).
Interpretationnone givenMany cases of issues related to adaptation to climate change may involve both traditional knowledge and its associated biocultural heritage.
“Many cases of issues related to adaptation to climate change may involve both traditional knowledge and its associated biocultural heritage.”
Quote in the paperNot a substantial claimProbably not a substantial claim: may not pass S2 (checkable), S4 (based).
Interpretationnone givenKnowledge sharing and learning from one another will be critical for finding just and lasting solutions to the climate crisis.
“Knowledge sharing and learning from one another will be critical for finding just and lasting solutions to the climate crisis.”
Quote in the paperNot a substantial claimMay combine two claims.
PremisecitationThese rights are not limited to treaty tribes, but are increasingly recognized as a general right of indigenous peoples in international law, national constitutions and national legislation.
“These rights are not limited to treaty tribes, but are increasingly recognized as a general right of indigenous peoples in international law, national constitutions and national legislation (Tsosie 2013).”
Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim0 of 1 sources checked- cites Tsosie 2013 source
Probably not a substantial claim: may not pass S2 (checkable), S4 (based).
Interpretationnone givenPartnership arrangements without proper safeguards may encourage them to disclose relatively unprotected knowledge associated with relatively unprotected resources.
“Partnership arrangements without proper safeguards may be encourage them to disclose relatively unprotected knowledge associated with relatively unprotected resources.”
Quote in the paperNot a substantial claimProbably not a substantial claim: may not pass S2 (checkable).
Interpretationnone givenGovernance rights over traditional knowledge are not separable from governance rights over the biocultural heritage to which they are associated.
“Governance rights over traditional knowledge are not separable from governance rights over the biocultural heritage to which they are associated.”
Quote in the paperNot a substantial claimProbably not a substantial claim: may not pass S3 (load-bearing).
PremisecitationThe number of states that recognize the right to self-determination and self-governance is growing.
“The number of states that recognize the right to self-determination and self-governance is growing (Anaya 2009).”
Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim0 of 1 sources checked- cites Anaya 2009
Couldn’t be matched to a paper in Crossref, so it can’t be checked.
Probably not a substantial claim: may not pass S2 (checkable), S4 (based). May combine two claims.
InterpretationreasoningThe changes from past practices will likely involve uncertainty and conflicts at first, but will reduce them in the long-run.
“The changes from past practices will likely involve uncertainty and conflicts at first, but will reduce them in the long-run.”
Quote in the paperNot a substantial claimClassified as probably not a substantial claim. May combine two claims.
InterpretationreasoningThe dilemma often facing indigenous peoples is to either disclose their knowledge and lose control of it, or fail to have their values reflected and protected from climate impacts in adaptation measures.
“The dilemma often facing indigenous peoples is to either disclose their knowledge and lose control of it, or fail to have their values reflected and protected from climate impacts in adaptation measures.”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claimClassified as probably not a substantial claim.
PremisecitationThis reserved rights doctrine holds that any right not explicitly ceded by treaty is retained as a sovereign right.
“This reserved rights doctrine holds that any right not explicitly ceded by treaty is retained as a sovereign right.”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claimMay combine two claims.
InterpretationreasoningIn the case of indigenous traditional knowledge, scientists therefore may not be dealing with knowledge and resources held by one stakeholder among many whose rights can be balanced, but with knowledge held collectively by a political entity that has the right of self-determination and self-governance.
“In the case of indigenous traditional knowledge, scientists therefore may not be dealing with knowledge and resources held by one stakeholder among many whose rights can be balanced, but with knowledge held collectively by a political entity that has the right of selfdetermination and self-governance.”
Quote in the paperNot a substantial claimProbably not a substantial claim: may not pass S2 (checkable), S4 (based).
InterpretationreasoningThe examples emphasize the need for precaution in ensuring their values and rights are protected both against the impacts of climate change and adaptation measures that fail to accommodate their rights and values.
“The examples emphasize the need for precaution in ensuring their values and rights are protected both against the impacts of climate change and adaptation measures that fail to accommodate their rights and values.”
Quote in the paperNot a substantial claimMay combine two claims.
InterpretationreasoningTraditional knowledge is fundamental to the purpose of the treaties and a component of the governance rights reserved in them.
“Traditional knowledge is fundamental to the purpose of the treaties and a component of the governance rights reserved in them.”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claimClassified as probably not a substantial claim.
PremisecitationArticle 31 of UNDRIP affirms the similar right of indigenous peoples to maintain, control, protect and develop their cultural heritage, traditional knowledge and traditional cultural expressions, as well as the manifestations of their sciences, technologies and cultures.
“Article 31 of UNDRIP affirms the similar right of indigenous peoples “to maintain, control, protect and develop their cultural heritage, traditional knowledge and traditional cultural expressions, as well as the manifestations of their sciences, technologies and cultures.””
Quote in the paperSubstantial claim0 of 1 sources checked- cites UNDRIP
Couldn’t be matched to a paper in Crossref, so it can’t be checked.
May combine two claims.
InterpretationreasoningThe United States Constitution, policy and law recognize them as members of sovereign governments that have retained inherent rights to determine their own laws and constitute their own cultural arrangements and institutions.
“The United States Constitution, policy and law recognize them as members of sovereign governments that have retained inherent rights to determine their own laws and constitute their own cultural arrangements and institutions.”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claimClassified as probably not a substantial claim.
InterpretationreasoningIn a co-management and self-management model, indigenous peoples are recognized to have governance rights over their biocultural heritage, including tangible forms (resources) and intangible forms (traditional knowledge), both on their territories and in specified external areas.
“In a comanagement and self-management model, indigenous peoples are recognized to have governance rights over their biocultural heritage, including tangible forms (resources) and intangible forms (traditional knowledge), both on their territories and in specified external areas.”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claimClassified as probably not a substantial claim.
PremisecitationThere are limits to the extent to which science and traditional knowledge can be combined.
“Berkes suggests there are limits to the extent to which science and traditional knowledge can be combined (Berkes 2009), concluding “the two kinds of knowledge should not be blended or synthesised; both should retain its own integrity” as they have their own epitemologies based on different worldviews.”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claim0 of 1 sources checked- cites Berkes 2009 source
Probably not a substantial claim: may not pass S2 (checkable), S4 (based).
Interpretationnone givenOne sovereign cannot unilaterally impose their will on another.
“One sovereign cannot unilaterally impose their will on another, and equitable outcomes must be found in mutually agreed terms.”
Quote in the paperNot a substantial claimProbably not a substantial claim: may not pass S4 (based).
Interpretationnone givenMany indigenous peoples wish to share some of their gifts in the spirit of mutualism and reciprocal accommodation.
“While indigenous peoples wish to keep some of their gifts to themselves, it is clear many also wish to share some of them in the spirit of mutualism and reciprocal accommodation.”
Quote in the paperNot a substantial claimProbably not a substantial claim: may not pass S3 (load-bearing).
Interpretationnone givenThe status of indigenous peoples as peoples is not universally recognized by all countries.
“While their status as peoples is not universally recognized by all countries, it is affirmed by the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (2007).”
Quote in the paperNot a substantial claimMay combine two claims.
PremisecitationIndigenous peoples are a subject of international law as being a distinct group with a distinct bundle of rights, which they hold as peoples with the right of self-determination.
“Indigenous peoples are a subject of international law as being a distinct group with a distinct bundle of rights, which they hold as peoples with the right of self-determination (Anaya 2009).”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claim0 of 1 sources checked- cites Anaya 2009
Couldn’t be matched to a paper in Crossref, so it can’t be checked.
Probably not a substantial claim: may not pass S3 (load-bearing).
PremisecitationNot taking knowledge out of its cultural context is one of the biggest challenges of indigenous knowledge research.
““Not taking knowledge out of its cultural context is one of the biggest challenges of indigenous knowledge research” (Berkes 2009).”
Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim0 of 1 sources checked- cites Berkes 2009 source
The paper relies on this without support.
The cultural, legal, risk-benefit and governance contexts of knowledge exchange have been under-examined.
“The implications of the multiple cultural, legal, risk-benefit and governance contexts of knowledge exchange have been less recognized.”
“The cultural, legal, risk-benefit and governance contexts in which knowledge exchanges occur have been under-examined.”
The paper relies on this without support.
Indigenous peoples are some of those least responsible and most threatened by climate impacts.
“As indigenous peoples are some of those least responsible and most threatened by climate impacts”
The paper relies on this without support.
Traditional knowledge is often deeply spiritual and core to indigenous identity.
“often deeply spiritual and core to their identity”
The paper relies on this without support.
There is a history of exploitation, a lack of recognition and respect for indigenous values and rights, a lack of safeguards for the control and proper use of their knowledge and associated biocultural heritage, and a lack of perceived long-term benefits to themselves for sharing.
“because of a history of exploitation, a lack of recognition and respect for their values and rights, a lack of safeguards for the control and proper use of their knowledge and associated biocultural heritage and by a lack of perceived long-term benefits to themselves for sharing.”
The paper relies on this without support.
The earth system is in decline.
“The earth system is in decline”
The paper relies on this without support.
Many nations view UNDRIP to be aspirational and not currently legally binding.
“Although many nations view UNDRIP to be aspirational and not currently legally binding”
The paper relies on this without support.
All signatories of UNDRIP have committed themselves to moving towards implementing its principles.
“all signatories have committed themselves to moving towards implementing its principles.”
The paper relies on this without support.
Traditional knowledge and associated biocultural heritage are often already threatened by drivers of global climate change such as population growth, urban sprawl, excessive consumption and land conversion.
“Traditional knowledge and associated biocultural heritage are often already threatened by drivers of global climate change such as population growth, urban sprawl, excessive consumption and land conversion.”
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- Authors
- Williams, T., & Hardison, P.
- Corresponding author
- Hardison, Preston
- Venue
- Climatic Change
- Published
- 2013-08-15
- Volume
- 120
- Issue
- 3
- Pages
- 531-544
- ISSN
- 0165-0009 (ISSN-L)
- 1573-1480
- OpenAlex
- W2163295355
- Cited by
- 180
- References
- 58
- Citations by year
- 2026: 5 · 2025: 6 · 2024: 6 · 2023: 17 · 2022: 8 · 2021: 23 · 2020: 27 · 2019: 18 · 2018: 16 · 2017: 13 · 2016: 13 · 2015: 12 · 2014: 13 · 2013: 3
- FWCI
- 24.84
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- hybrid
- doi.org
- Locations
- Climatic Change (publishedVersion, cc-by)
- RePEc: Research Papers in Economics (submittedVersion)
- Topics
- Health Sciences › Health Professions › General Health Professions › Indigenous Studies and Ecology
- Social Sciences › Law › Indigenous Peoples' Rights and Law
- Physical Sciences › Environmental Science › Ecology › Environmental and Cultural Studies in Latin America and Beyond
- Keywords
- traditional knowledge, climate change adaptation, indigenous peoples, knowledge sharing, free, prior and informed consent, equitable partnerships, mutual learning, risk-benefit assessment, governance, legal context, cultural context
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