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Our learning platform brings together resources about indigenous food systems. All materials are categorised into six interrelated themes. Under each theme you will find Publications and guidelines (guidelines, manuals and case studies) and Talks and videos (expert talks, documentaries and videos). ​

Join our intercultural approach that seeks to bridge indigenous and scientific knowledge systems for mutual learning and actions. 
 

LEARNING PLATFORM

INDIGENOUS FOOD SYSTEMS

include all of the land, air, water, soil and culturally important plant, animal and fungi species that have sustained Indigenous Peoples over thousands of years.

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BIODIVERSITY

AGROBIODIVERSITY AND AGROECOLOGY

TALK AND VIDEOS

Seeds of Freedom
30:13
Agroecology: Voices From Social Movements (Long Version)
22:30
Seeds of Sovereignty
37:29
Agroecology: farmer's perspectives
15:27
Community Seed Banks in Nepal
13:25
Living Soil Film
01:00:23
Rattan Lal:  The solutions underfoot - The power of soil
48:23

PUBLICATIONS AND GUIDELINES

ASSESING AGROBIODIVERSITY: A compendium of methods

Guidelines for collecting information about the diversity of crops, livestock, pollinators and harvested wild plants.

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ON-FARM MANAGEMENT OF AGRICULTURAL BIODIVERSITY

Good practices for participatory agrobiodiversity research and conservation with examples from Nepal. 

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AGROECOLOGICAL AND OTHER INNOVATIVE APPROACHES

Potential contributions of agroecological to formulating transitions towards sustainable food systems.

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AGROECOLOGY: KEY CONCEPTS, PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES

Key learning points from  training courses on agroecology. 

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TOWARDS FOOD SOVEREIGNTY: 
Reclaiming Autonomous Food Systems

Reclaiming such spaces for autonomy and well-being.

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CROP GENETIC DIVERSITY TO REDUCE PESTS AND DISEASE ON-FARM

Participatory diagnosis guidelines. 

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HOW TO DEVELOP AND MANAGE YOUR OWN COMMUNITY SEED BANK: Farmers’ handbook. 
Establishing a community seed bank: Booklet 1 of 3

A series of booklets designed for those interested in establishing, supporting, and managing a community seed bank. 

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THE 10 ELEMENTS OF AGROECOLOGY 
Guiding the transition to sustainable food and agricultural systems

Agroecological innovations are based on the co-creation of knowledge combining science with traditional, practical and local knowledge of producers.

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THE POLITICS OF KNOWLEDGE: 
Understanding the Evidence for Agroecology, Regenerative Approaches and Indigenous Foodways 

This compendium gathers the knowledge and evidence fundamental to shifting mindsets and the basis for action.

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FOOD

FOOD, NUTRITION AND HEALTH

TALK AND VIDEOS

Pohnpei and their Traditional Foods
16:34
Indigenous Food for Better Health
17:29
The Inuit and their Indigenous Foods
21:45
Masterclass: Indigenous Peoples' Nutrition, Food Security, and Well-being
49:07
Indigenous food systems, biocultural heritage and the SDGs (session one: morning)
01:27:23
The (R)Evolution of Indigenous Foods | Sean Sherman | TEDxSiouxFalls
18:27
Decolonizing the Diet | Tending the Wild | Season 1, Episode 4 | PBS SoCal
14:50

PUBLICATIONS AND GUIDELINES

INDIGENOUS PEOPLES; FOOD SYSTEMS: the many dimensions of culture, diversity and environment for nutrition and health

Twelve case studies of Indigenous Food systems from around the world. 

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SUPPORTING NUTRITION-SENSITIVE AGRICULTURE through Neglected and Underutilized Species

The importance of neglected and underutilized species (NUS) for food and nutrition security in the context of climate change.

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AGROBIODIVERSITY, SCHOOL GARDENS AND HEALTHY DIETS
Promoting Biodiversity, Food and Sustainable Nutrition

The role of agrobiodiversity in school gardens and its contribution to diversifying diets, promoting healthy eating habits and improving nutrition among schoolchildren.

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THE STATE OF FOOD SECURITY AND NUTRITION IN THE WORLD. Transforming food systems for affordable healthy diets

The report also puts a spotlight on diet quality as a critical link between food security and nutrition.

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MINIMUM DIETARY DIVERSITY FOR WOMEN. A Guide to Measurement

Dietary diversity is a proxy indicator of micronutrient adequacy, and Minimum Dietary Diversity for Women indicator measures diversity of food groups.

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NUTRITION AND FOOD SYSTEMS

Diversity is of paramount importance for nutrition and food systems. Short case studies illustrate a wide variety of practical experiences in different food systems and contexts. 

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SUSTAINABLE DIETS FOR ALL - Putting indigenous foods and food systems at the heart of sustainable food and nutrition security in Uganda

The status and importance of indigenous foods and food systems in Uganda. 

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THE GLOBAL-HUB ON INDIGENOUS FOOD SYSTEMS

The hub brings together indigenous and non-indigenous experts, scientists and researchers to establish a knowledge-dialogue that will gather evidence-based contributions on indigenous food systems.

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Land

LAND AND RESILIENCE

A Story of Shifting Cultivation
03:03
Land Rights
12:42
Life Plan
23:57
Securing customary rights to forests in Maluku Province, Indonesia
09:04
How UNDRIP Changes Canada’s Relationship with Indigenous Peoples
05:13
Introduction to Human Rights | Lesson 22: "Indigenous Peoples' Rights"
09:45
Our Ancestral Lands - UNDRIP
02:58
Steven Lawry - The Impact of Land Property Rights Interventions
49:33

TALK AND VIDEOS

PUBLICATIONS AND GUIDELINES

INDICATORS OF RESILIENCE in Socio-ecological Production Landscapes and Seascapes

Participatory tool collecting information about resilience and how to strengthen it by improving biodiversity management at the community level.

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OPERATIONALIZING INTEGRATED LANDSCAPE APPROACHES IN THE TROPICS

Experience with Integrated Landscape Approaches to achieve sustainable and resilient landscapes.

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DIVERSIFICATION FOR CLIMATE CHANGE RESILIENCE
Participatory assessment of opportunities for diversifying agroecosystems

The assessment draws on participatory research approaches to describe local agrobiodiversity and support its conservation and revival.

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CLIMATE CHANGE: FROM CONCEPTS TO ACTION; A Guide for Development Practitioners

Action steps for developing projects that include a climate change perspective—from analyzing the situation to proactively engaging with communities.

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CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION PLANNING GUIDEBOOKS FOR INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES: 

A series of six guidebooks covering the six-step climate change adaptation planning process. The goal of the guidebooks is to provide a user-friendly and culturally appropriate climate change and adaptation resource to assist Indigenous communities.

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INDIGENOUS AND COMMUNITY RESPONSE

A statement on the IPCC Special Report on Climate Change and Land from Indigenous Peoples and local communities from 42 countries spanning 76% of the world’s tropical forests

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INDIGENOUS PEOPLES AND TRADITIONAL KNOWLEDGE IN THE CONTEXT OF THE UN FRAMEWORK CONVENTION ON CLIMATE CHANGE

Compilation of Decisions and Conclusions Adopted by the Parties to the Convention

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A series of essays that show the unique knowledge of Myanmar’s Indigenous women and their importance in addressing climate change. 

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WOMEN

WOMEN AND YOUTH

TALK AND VIDEOS

Indigenous Women: Leaders for Thriving Ecosystems and Communities
02:50
Life in a Matrilineal Society | DW English
05:30
The Land Where Women Rule: Inside China's Last Matriarchy
24:30
Caleen A. Sisk on Indigenous Values | Bioneers Indigenous Knowledge
05:41
These Indigenous Women Are Saving Lives One Birth at a Time | Short Film Showcase
16:29
Creating environments for Indigenous youth to live & succeed | Tunchai Redvers | TEDxKitchenerED
14:15
Schooling the World 2010  Watch the Full Documentary Online
01:04:50
Schooling the world | Wade Davis | TEDxWestVancouverED
18:31

PUBLICATIONS AND GUIDELINES

A PATH TO YOUTH LEADERSHIP: Connecting youth with culture, nature and self

“The river is not flowing because of the gap between elders and the youth.“ This guidelines seek to bridge that gap through numerous exercises that can be applied in any place

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PARTICIPATORY GENDER TRAINING FOR COMMUNITY GROUPS

Any community mobilizer, NGO staff or researcher who wants to hold a discussion with communities on gender norms, roles and relations in their communities can use this manual.

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The Women’s Empowerment in Agriculture Index measures the empowerment, agency, and inclusion of women in the agriculture sector. It seeks to increase understanding of the connections between women’s empowerment, food security, and agricultural growth.

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COMMUNITY LISTENERS’ CLUBS: Stepping stones for action in rural areas

An approaches for improving the access to the fundamental resources of information and communication and for helping to close the gender gap in agriculture.

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INDIGENOUS

INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE AND INNOVATION

TALK AND VIDEOS

The Indigenous world view vs. Western world view
05:27
Original Indigenous Economies | The Renewing Indigenous Economies Project
04:31
Caleen A. Sisk on Indigenous Values | Bioneers Indigenous Knowledge
05:41
Indigenous innovation | Jeff Ward | TEDxRoyalRoadsU
14:04
True Tracks: create a culture of innovation with Indigenous knowledge | Terri Janke | TEDxJCUCairns
16:29
The case to recognise Indigenous knowledge as science | Albert Wiggan | TEDxSydney
10:27

PUBLICATIONS AND GUIDELINES

LOCAL KNOWLEDGE, GLOBAL GOALS

This publication explores the ways that indigenous and local knowledge systems contribute to understanding, mitigating and adapting to climate change, environmental degradation and biodiversity loss.

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LOCAL KNOWLEDGE, GLOBAL GOALS

Poster series and publication introduce important concepts and emerging issues relating to indigenous and local knowledge systems and their interactions with science and policy. Each poster presents a key concept or issue, and supplements it with case studies from around the world. 

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A contribution of indigenous knowledge towards the IPBES regional assessment for Asia and the Pacific.

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INDIGENOUS FOOD SYSTEMS, BIOCULTURAL HERITAGE AND THE SDGS: challenges, interdisciplinary research gaps and empowering methodologies

Report on a critical role that Indigenous Peoples’ food systems play in addressing the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

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PROTECTING INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE AGAINST BIOPIRACY IN THE ANDES

This paper presents the Indigenous Biocultural Heritage Register, an approach developed by Andean communities in Peru in order to protect their knowledge against biopiracy and gain legal rights relating over their knowledge.

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DOCUMENTING IKSP FOR BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION

Guidebook on the Documentation of Indigenous Knowledge Systems and Practices for Biodiversity Conservation

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A multimedia report composed of local, national, regional and global analyses of territories and areas conserved by Indigenous peoples and local communities. This report is part of an ongoing process to develop the knowledge base on territories of life in support of Indigenous peoples’ and local communities’ self-determined priorities.

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INDIGENOUS PEOPLES AND TRADITIONAL KNOWLEDGE IN THE CONTEXT OF THE UN FRAMEWORK CONVENTION ON CLIMATE CHANGE

Compilation of Decisions and Conclusions Adopted by the Parties to the Convention

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LİVELIHOODS

LIVELIHOODS

PUBLICATIONS AND GUIDELINES

LINKING PEOPLE, PLACES AND PRODUCTS: A guide for promoting quality linked to geographical origin and sustainable Geographical Indications

A practical guide for those involved in the development of agri-food systems and for those promoting, preserving and developing local food products and resources (traditions, know-how and natural resources).

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CATALYZING YOUNG AGRI-ENTREPRENEURS´ INVESTMENTS AND ENSURING THEIR SUSTAINABILITY: Strategic planning tool

Empowering youth to invest in their own farms and businesses along agricultural value chains should be a key component of sustainable development that aims to add value to food products, improve employment, and achieve SDGs.

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THE TOURISM VALUE CHAIN: Analysis and practical approaches for development cooperation projects

An overview of the value creation system in the tourist sector as well as insights into the sector’s structures, processes and mode of operation.

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TRADITIONAL LIVELIHOODS AND INDIGENOUS PEOPLES

Case studies aimed at looking deeper into the specific concerns and challenges relating to the practice of traditional livelihoods, specifically in Asia.

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OUR MISSION

TIP promotes the work of dynamic and innovative change makers from indigenous peoples’ communities and their allies to defend and champion Indigenous Food Systems as a means to spark joy, community health and wellbeing, food sovereignty, climate resilience, and peace around the world. 

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