Minister to host discussion with international leaders on role of traditional knowledge in environmental decision-making
December 8, 2014 – Lima, Peru – Environment Canada
Today, Minister Aglukkaq is hosting a discussion in Lima, Peru, to highlight the importance of incorporating traditional knowledge into environmental decision-making. This event will bring together high-level international officials to discuss how traditional knowledge can support the development of successful environmental policies and programs in countries around the world.
Minister Aglukkaq will take the opportunity to share how the Government of Canada has benefited from the inclusion of traditional knowledge in several initiatives, including wildlife management, the protection of migratory birds and the recovery of species at risk. Using this experience, Canada has worked to promote traditional knowledge internationally, including during its Chairmanship of the Arctic Council.
Under Canada’s leadership, the Arctic Council is now developing a set of recommendations for the consistent integration of traditional and local knowledge in its work.
Nunavut’s Environment Minister, the Honourable Johnny Mike, will also be in attendance to share Canada’s Northern experience with this international audience. Other attendees from the Canadian Delegation will include: the Honourable Kyle Fawcett, Minister of Environment and Sustainable Resource Development for Alberta; the Honourable Mary Polak, Minister of Environment for British Columbia; and the Honourable David Heurtel, Minister of Sustainable Development, Environment and the Fight Against Climate Change for Quebec.
Canada looks forward to continued international cooperation on considering traditional knowledge in environmental decision-making.
Shane Buckingham
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