Regional Consultation Meeting for Sustainable Food System Transformation

• Event Cordinator : United Nations Environment Programme
• Venue : Doha, Qatar
• Event date : November 27, 2023 - November 28, 2023

This workshop will bring together key stakeholders from governments, particularly ministries and authorities dealing with water, environment, agriculture, and industry from 12 countries in West Asia.The purpose of the workshop is to discuss and solicit feedback on the draft strategy for sustainable food system transformation in West Asia, identify the national priority actions and key stakeholders and mechanism for collaboration. 

4th International Hybrid Conference on Traditional & Alternative Medicine "Exploring New Horizons In Traditional & Alternative Medicine"

• Event Cordinator : Organizing Committee Member of the 4th International Hybrid Conference
• Venue : Chennai, India
• Event date : November 23, 2023 - November 24, 2023

"4th International Hybrid Conference on Traditional & Alternative  Medicine " held during November 23-24, 2023 in Chennai, India. The theme of this congress is "Exploring New Horizons in Traditional & Alternative Medicine". The researchers in the field of Herbal and Traditional Medicine, Acupuncturists Phytomedicine, Ayurveda, Pharmacognosy, Naturopathy, botanists, choice, and correlative remedy specialists are welcome,people who have confidence in trademark answers for exploring their examination, logical examinations and experts of a normal drug. Alternative and Traditional medicine fundamentally covers all parts of present-day and predictable clinical research in the field of Proteomics, Chemistry, Pharmacology, security, quality control, metabolomics, sub-atomic component, genomics, clinical investigations of conventional Chinese, Arabic, Unani, and Ayurvedic medication. Herbal Traditional principle moto is to address the difficulties in making a more secure, reasonable, and moderate framework for prescription, and well-being through solidifying the supporting Medicine Practices investigation stages. Traditional Medicine Conference 2023 speculates numerous agents including widespread keynote locations and oral presentations by renowned speakers and production presentations by Herbal Exhibitions, understudies, and delegates all around the world.

Improve the Social and Emotional Wellbeing of First Nations Australian, M�ori and Pasifika People at the Indigenous Wellbeing Conference.

• Event Cordinator : The Australian & New Zealand Mental Health Association
• Venue : Darwin Convention Centre, Larrakia Country, NT
• Event date : October 30, 2023 - October 31, 2023

The Indigenous Wellbeing Conference: Celebrates Indigenous community, culture and identity to help advance social and emotional wellbeing for all First Nations Australian, M�ori and Pasifika people. Highlights the importance of connection to country, culture, spirituality and ancestry and the roles they play in wellbeing for all First Nations Australian, M�ori and Pasifika people. Brings together Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples to conceptualise and strategise solutions to the most important wellbeing needs of all First Nations Australian, M�ori and Pasifika people.

Preparatory Committee of the Diplomatic Conference to Conclude an International Legal Instrument Relating to Intellectual Property, Genetic Resources and Traditional Knowledge Associated with Genetic Resources

• Event Cordinator : World Intellectual Property Organization
• Venue : Geneva, Switzerland
• Event date : September 11, 2023 - September 13, 2023

Key agenda of the event includes: Decisions of the Intergovernmental Committee on Intellectual Property and Genetic Resources, Traditional Knowledge and Folklore (IGC) Special Session, Draft Final Clauses for the Instrument to be considered by the Diplomatic Conference, Draft Rules of Procedure of the Diplomatic Conference, List of States and Observers to be invited to the Diplomatic Conference and the texts of the Draft Letters of Invitation etc.

Sixth Annual Conference on Native American Nutrition: Resurgence of Indigenous Foodways

• Event Cordinator : University of Minnesota
• Venue : Mystic Lake Center, Prior Lake, Minnesota
• Event date : September 10, 2023 - September 12, 2023

This is the only conference series in the world devoted to the food and nutrition of Indigenous Peoples. The Sixth Annual Conference on Native American Nutrition will bring together tribal and community leaders, nutrition and wellness educators, researchers and students, health practitioners, government officials, funders, and others to discuss the current state of both Indigenous and academic scientific knowledge about Native food systems, food sovereignty, nutrition, and health, and will identify new areas of work. The most cutting edge information will be presented, and networking, community building, and the formation of new collaborations among the attendees will be encouraged and facilitated.

Mainstreaming Indigenous and Local Knowledge System into Adaptation Communication for the Hindu Kush Himalaya Region

• Event Cordinator : Chi Huyen Truong (Shachi) & Binaya Raj Shivakoti, IGES
• Venue : ICIMOD, Kathmandu
• Event date : August 10, 2023 - August 11, 2023

Indigenous, traditional, and local knowledge (ITLK) systems are diverse forms of knowledge prevalent across the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) region. ITLK systems are often integrated into livelihood strategies and coping strategies for climate change impacts. With the support of the Asia-Pacific Network for Global Change Research (APN), Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES), and partners including ICIMOD-HUC, HNV Garwal University, AMARC-AP, Ministry of Climate Change – Pakistan, Bhutan Himalayan Research Initiatives (BHRI)-Bhutan, Royal University of Bhutan, and Keio University,  the CAPaBLE project “Development of adaptation communication framework mainstreaming indigenous and local knowledge for Hindu-Kush Himalayan Region” was developed. As a result, various investigations, capacity building, and new initiatives have been started, including a new HUC thematic working group on ILK and LLA. This workshop provides an ideal opportunity to share and showcase the findings of this initiative and discuss steps for follow-up.

International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples 2023

• Event Cordinator : United Nations
• Venue : Online
• Event date : August 09, 2023

On 23 December 1994, the United Nations General Assembly decided, in its resolution 49/214, that the International Day of the World’s Indigenous People shall be observed on 9 August every year. The date marks the first meeting, in 1982, of the UN Working Group on Indigenous Populations.

The International Day observance will take place online on Wednesday, 9 August 2023.

This year’s theme is: Indigenous Youth as Agents of Change for Self-determination.

• Climate Action and the Green Transition
• Mobilizing for Justice
• Intergenerational connections

To read the concept note click here. 

Check the Tentative Programme here.

World Tribal Day – Panchmahal

• Event Cordinator : District Administrative Panchmahal
• Venue : Godhra, Gujarat
• Event date : August 09, 2023

Panchmahal district is one of the tribal districts in Gujarat .There are 7 talukas in Panchmahal in which the largest taluka is Godhra. Being home to such huge tribal population tribal day is celebrated every year in the district. The World Tribal Day is observed on 9th August each year to raise awareness and protect the rights of the worlds indigenous population .Recounting the contributions made by the tribal community in the Indian culture and traditions a rally is organised in the Godhra in Panchmahal district The tribals dress turn up in big numbers in the rally in traditional dress and pagadhi on their heads. 

3rd International Indigenous Health & Wellbeing Conference 2023

• Event Cordinator : Lowitja Institute
• Venue : Cairns Convention Centre, Queensland, Australia
• Event date : June 14, 2023 - June 16, 2023

Lowitja Institute International Indigenous Health and Wellbeing Conference 2023 is a biennial event attracting a global audience committed to sharing knowledge for the health and wellbeing of indigenous communities.  The conference will bringing together people working for the health and wellbeing of indigenous peoples, including:  Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leaders, international indigenous leaders, researchers,  health professionals and practitioners, community representatives, policy makers, government and others working in First Nations health and wellbeing organisations, institutions and services

ICCE 2023 Conference: Sharing Knowledge to Take Action

• Event Cordinator : Indigenous Centre for Cumulative Effects
• Venue : Westin Hotel, Ottawa, Ontario.
• Event date : May 29, 2023 - May 31, 2023

Speakers from coast to coast will share their knowledge on cumulative effects assessment, management, and monitoring, and how their ground-breaking initiatives are helping Indigenous communities to strengthen their capacity to build stronger communities. Through interactive presentations and panels, conference participants will learn more about innovative ways to handle the social, cultural, and environmental components of cumulative effects work. These discussions, rooted in both Indigenous and non-Indigenous knowledge, will empower communities to seize this opportunity to take action and continue their contribution to the ever-growing Indigenous leadership on cumulative effects.