Parallel session 8B: Applying traditional and indigenous knowledge

Moderator: Mannava Sivakumar

Synopsis: The session will focus on how traditional and indigenous knowledge is as useful as science when defining adaptation solutions. It will also provide a space to explore the links between science and traditional and indigenous knowledge and provide practical stories of adaptation actions by indigenous communities.

Topics:

• Mobilizing Knowledge for developing Indigenous Community Champions for Climate Change Adaptation in Yukon. YIC4 – Yukon Indigenous Community Climate Change Champions Project (Molly Pratt, AICBR)
• Applying Google mapping in managing pastoralist movements in Chad (Hindou Ibrahim, IPACC)
• Country experiences
• Discussion