Convention on Biological Diversity Survey on Integration of Article 8(j) and provisions related to indigenous peoples and local communities in the work of the Convention and its Protocols

The survey provides an opportunity for the identification of possible future work related to indigenous peoples and local communities in the work of the Convention and its Protocols as part of the post-2020 biodiversity framework. Respondents have until March 28 to complete the survey.

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* 1. What is your country of origin?

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* 2. Which gender do you most identify with?

Woman

Man

Other

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* 3. Which group do you represent?

Indigenous peoples

Local community

Government

Non-governmental organization

International organization

Education

Private sector

Other (please specify)

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* 4. What is your degree of agreement or disagreement with the following POSSIBLE GENERAL PRINCIPLES for a programme of work related to indigenous peoples and local communities post 2020?

	Strongly agree	Agree	Neither agree nor disagree	Disagree	Strongly disagree
Full and effective participation of indigenous peoples and local communities, especially women, in all stages of the identification and implementation of the elements of the programme of work.	Full and effective participation of indigenous peoples and local communities, especially women, in all stages of the identification and implementation of the elements of the programme of work. Strongly agree	Full and effective participation of indigenous peoples and local communities, especially women, in all stages of the identification and implementation of the elements of the programme of work. Agree	Full and effective participation of indigenous peoples and local communities, especially women, in all stages of the identification and implementation of the elements of the programme of work. Neither agree nor disagree	Full and effective participation of indigenous peoples and local communities, especially women, in all stages of the identification and implementation of the elements of the programme of work. Disagree	Full and effective participation of indigenous peoples and local communities, especially women, in all stages of the identification and implementation of the elements of the programme of work. Strongly disagree
Traditional knowledge should be valued, given the same respect and considered as useful and necessary as other forms of knowledge.	Traditional knowledge should be valued, given the same respect and considered as useful and necessary as other forms of knowledge. Strongly agree	Traditional knowledge should be valued, given the same respect and considered as useful and necessary as other forms of knowledge. Agree	Traditional knowledge should be valued, given the same respect and considered as useful and necessary as other forms of knowledge. Neither agree nor disagree	Traditional knowledge should be valued, given the same respect and considered as useful and necessary as other forms of knowledge. Disagree	Traditional knowledge should be valued, given the same respect and considered as useful and necessary as other forms of knowledge. Strongly disagree
A holistic approach consistent with the spiritual and cultural values and customary practices of the indigenous peoples and local communities and their rights to have control over their traditional knowledge, innovations and practices.	A holistic approach consistent with the spiritual and cultural values and customary practices of the indigenous peoples and local communities and their rights to have control over their traditional knowledge, innovations and practices. Strongly agree	A holistic approach consistent with the spiritual and cultural values and customary practices of the indigenous peoples and local communities and their rights to have control over their traditional knowledge, innovations and practices. Agree	A holistic approach consistent with the spiritual and cultural values and customary practices of the indigenous peoples and local communities and their rights to have control over their traditional knowledge, innovations and practices. Neither agree nor disagree	A holistic approach consistent with the spiritual and cultural values and customary practices of the indigenous peoples and local communities and their rights to have control over their traditional knowledge, innovations and practices. Disagree	A holistic approach consistent with the spiritual and cultural values and customary practices of the indigenous peoples and local communities and their rights to have control over their traditional knowledge, innovations and practices. Strongly disagree
The ecosystem approach is a strategy for the integrated management of land, water and living resources that promotes conservation and sustainable use of biological diversity in an equitable way.	The ecosystem approach is a strategy for the integrated management of land, water and living resources that promotes conservation and sustainable use of biological diversity in an equitable way. Strongly agree	The ecosystem approach is a strategy for the integrated management of land, water and living resources that promotes conservation and sustainable use of biological diversity in an equitable way. Agree	The ecosystem approach is a strategy for the integrated management of land, water and living resources that promotes conservation and sustainable use of biological diversity in an equitable way. Neither agree nor disagree	The ecosystem approach is a strategy for the integrated management of land, water and living resources that promotes conservation and sustainable use of biological diversity in an equitable way. Disagree	The ecosystem approach is a strategy for the integrated management of land, water and living resources that promotes conservation and sustainable use of biological diversity in an equitable way. Strongly disagree
Access to traditional knowledge, innovations and practices of indigenous peoples and local communities should be subject to prior and informed consent, free, prior and informed consent or approval and involvement from the holders of such knowledge, innovations and practices.	Access to traditional knowledge, innovations and practices of indigenous peoples and local communities should be subject to prior and informed consent, free, prior and informed consent or approval and involvement from the holders of such knowledge, innovations and practices. Strongly agree	Access to traditional knowledge, innovations and practices of indigenous peoples and local communities should be subject to prior and informed consent, free, prior and informed consent or approval and involvement from the holders of such knowledge, innovations and practices. Agree	Access to traditional knowledge, innovations and practices of indigenous peoples and local communities should be subject to prior and informed consent, free, prior and informed consent or approval and involvement from the holders of such knowledge, innovations and practices. Neither agree nor disagree	Access to traditional knowledge, innovations and practices of indigenous peoples and local communities should be subject to prior and informed consent, free, prior and informed consent or approval and involvement from the holders of such knowledge, innovations and practices. Disagree	Access to traditional knowledge, innovations and practices of indigenous peoples and local communities should be subject to prior and informed consent, free, prior and informed consent or approval and involvement from the holders of such knowledge, innovations and practices. Strongly disagree

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* 5. In your view, what would be one or two of the most important POSSIBLE GENERAL PRINCIPLES for a programme of work related to indigenous peoples and local communities to enable their effective participation in the work of the Convention and its Protocols after 2020, and why?