Traditional Knowledge and Use

Traditional Knowledge and Use

The identification and analysis of traditional and indigenous knowledge is a valuable tool that can improve our understanding of environmental impacts, assist decision-making on projects and increase the benefits associated with the development.

Services include:

  • Identification and integration of traditional and indigenous knowledge into the project development and implementation at an equitable level to science
  • Cultural property identification and interpretation, including archaeology and traditional land use
  • Community values identification and strengthening within indigenous communities
  • Culturally sensitive consultation and partnership building
  • Development and implementation of capacity building programmes throughout the process
  • Incorporation of cross cultural sensitivity into all elements of the project