Global Forum on Food Security and Nutrition (FSN Forum)

Re: Preserving, strengthening and promoting Indigenous Peoples’ food and knowledge systems and traditional practices for sustainable food systems - HLPE-FSN consultation on the scope of the report

1.Do you agree with the guiding principles indicated above?

Yes, I do and must be adhered to. I think it is fair.

2. Should the objectives include mainstreaming Indigenous Peoples food and knowledge systems, and lessons learned from them, for the benefit of all, or solely for the benefit of Indigenous Peoples as rights holders?

There is a lot IPK have to contribute to the on-going food systems transformation the world is calling for.  Mainstreaming IPK and lessons in the objectives would be helpful. 

3.What are the challenges related to Free, Prior and Informed Consent and Access and Benefit Sharing when widely promoting and/or mainstreaming Indigenous Peoples food and knowledge systems?

Although these provisions are there to protect IP, the mistrust that have been built by earlier infringement still stands.  Special efforts must be made to built trust. Surely not all the information can be made available due to the sacredness of it. But, when trust and respect has been built, it is a huge way forward. 

4. How can the report ensure the inclusion of marginalized groups, sustainability, and protection against commercialization risks for Indigenous Peoples' food and knowledge systems?

The report must be intentional about being inclusive but without losing focus on the purpose for the report- to highlight IPS Knowledge and its contribution to food systems transformation. 

5. How should oral knowledge and traditions be documented and referenced in the development of the report?

The drafters of the report must go at length to acknowledge  and recognize the source of the knowledge. Organized IP can provide guidance in this respect. 

6. What dimensions linked to Indigenous Peoples’ agency, e.g., in governance issues, could be addressed?

   I hope I understand this question. But, Gender roles, Youth participation in decision making. 

9. What best practices, ethical standards, and strategies for addressing climate change should be highlighted in the report?

Coping strategies that IP are using for the management of the effect of climate change on their food systems.