Traditional Ecological Knowledge Forum (TEKF)
At the 2022 Assembly in Belfast, the CNS Assembly approved a Resolution to create a forum for Peoples, Nations, and States to come together to share Traditional Ecological Knowledge. Known as the Traditional Ecological Knowledge Forum (TEKF), it will be held every two years, starting in 2023, rotating around the world, to allow for participation of many diverse communities.
Session 1:
LAND RIGHTS AND FOOD SECURITY
April 4, 2025 12 PM ET
(Hapu Tribe)
(Afar Nation)
The protection of land rights and the protection of land is a fundamental concern among many Peoples and their communities. In tandem with land rights are the concerns raised about food security. This webinar will explore this topic through the lens of traditional ecological knowledge and how communities in practice are protecting their land rights and increasing food security despite the challenges that climate change may pose. Following the speaker interventions there will be open discussion on the topic, please come ready to share.
Session 2:
WATER RIGHTS AND PROTECTION
April 11, 2025 12 PM ET
(South Africa)
(Guyana/Barbados)
(Nigeria)
. Protecting water and its ecological integrity is a fundamental concern for many Peoples, as they continue to face many water-related risks and in many cases, Peoples lack access to clean drinking water. This webinar will explore this topic from a traditional ecological lens and blue justice lens and discuss ways in which Peoples around the world are securing water rights, increasing access to water, and adapting to the challenges climate change is posing to water resources. Following the speaker interventions there will be open discussion on the topic, please come ready to share.
Session 3:
CLIMATE CHANGE
April 25, 2025 at 12 pm ET
(Bodo Tribe)
(Greece)
(Nawken)
(CNS Moderator)
Peoples around the world, in many cases, are being forced to adapt to human induced climate change quickly because many of the areas where they reside are considered ecologically sensitive and are often targeted for mining of mineral resources. This webinar will explore through the lens of traditional ecological knowledge the impact climate change is having on various communities around the world and how traditional ecological knowledge has been working to assist with resilience and adaptation to climate change. This webinar will also focus, as a conclusion to this series, the importance of the protection of traditional ecological knowledge, and what the international community can do to protect it. Following the speaker interventions there will be open discussion on the topic, please come ready to share.