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First Indigenous and local knowledge dialogue for the monitoring assessment

  • Event Cordinator : Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services
  • Venue : Montreal, Canada.
  • Event date : November 30, 2024 - December 01, 2024

As part of its long-standing commitment to working with Indigenous and local knowledge (ILK) and enhancing participation by Indigenous Peoples and local communities, the Intergovernmental Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystems Services (IPBES) is organizing an ILK dialogue workshop that will bring together Indigenous Peoples, local communities and assessment authors to discuss the new IPBES assessment of monitoring of biodiversity and “nature’s contributions to people”.

LCIPP Multi stakeholder Dialogue

  • Event Cordinator : UNFCCC, lcipp@unfccc.int
  • Venue : MR 07, Zone C, Baku stadium, Azerbaijan
  • Event date : November 11, 2024

The LCIPP Multi-stakeholder dialogues, part of Activity 7 in the second three -year workplan of the Local Communities and Indigenous Peoples Platform (LCIPP), focus on the Platform’s function in shaping climate change policies and actions.

The activity calls for in-session multi-stakeholder dialogues that bring together Indigenous Peoples, local communities, Parties and other relevant bodies and processes, advancing the participation of Indigenous Peoples and local communities in designing and implementing holistic climate change policies and actions at all levels.

The objectives of this multi-stakeholder dialogue include:

â–Ş Support substantive exchanges focusing on the participation of Indigenous Peoples and local communities in climate action design and implementation at all levels

â–Ş Facilitate the development of climate change policies and actions that promote a holistic approach based on the knowledge and practices of Indigenous Peoples as well as those of local communities

â–Ş Evaluate the implementation of the FWG recommendations on the engagement of Indigenous Peoples and local communities, including those developed under activity 6 of the initial two-year workplan

â–Ş Highlight the challenges and recommendations outlined by the FWG in its 2024 report to raise awareness and drive informed action.

Mandated LCIPP events at COP 29

  • Event Cordinator : UNFCCC, lcipp@unfccc.int
  • Venue : Baku, Azerbaijan
  • Event date : November 11, 2024 - November 15, 2024

At COP 29, the following mandated LCIPP events will take place:

The 12th meeting of the Facilitative Working Group (FWG 12)

  • Event Cordinator : UNFCCC, lcipp@unfccc.int
  • Venue : SP 5, Zone B, Baku stadium, Azerbaijan
  • Event date : November 05, 2024 - November 08, 2024

Facilitative Working Group of the Local Communities and Indigenous Peoples Platform

Review of 2022-2024 LCIPP Workplan Implementation:
The year 2024 marks an important transitional year for the work under the LCIPP. The FWG will finalize the implementation of the LCIPP workplan for 2022-2024 and prepare for the timely
implementation of the 2025-2027 LCIPP workplan.


The 2022-2024 LCIPP work plan is comprised of nine activities. Each activity includes both written deliverables and mandated events. Members of the FWG have volunteered to co-lead these activities.


Under this agenda item, the activity co-leads will provide updates on the activity completion status and plans for finalizing any remaining deliverables. The FWG will discuss the impact of its work on relevant mandates, and share lessons learned. 

7th Edition of International Conference on Traditional Medicine, Ethnomedicine and Natural Therapies “Redefining Healthcare through Novel Approaches in Traditional Medicine, Ethnomedicine and Natural Therapies”

  • Event Cordinator : Magnus Group
  • Venue : Germany
  • Event date : September 16, 2024 - September 18, 2024

Magnus group is organising the “7th Edition of International Conference on Traditional Medicine, Ethnomedicine and Natural Therapies” (ICTM 2024) which is scheduled as a Hybrid Event at Germany during September 16-18, 2024 with its unique theme of “Redefining Healthcare through Novel Approaches in Traditional Medicine, Ethnomedicine and Natural Therapies.”
Traditional medicines and natural remedies are quite significant. Traditional Chinese, Korean, Indian medicine, Ayurveda, and Unani have all been practised in different parts of the globe and have evolved into well-organized medical systems. Traditional medicines (TMs) are important because they use natural products. Natural products have a chemical diversity that has evolved over millions of years, resulting in a diversity of biological activities and drug-like qualities. These products have proven a valuable resource for producing new lead compounds and scaffolds. Natural products will continue to be used in order to fulfil the urgent need for effective pharmaceuticals, and they will play a key role in the discovery of drugs to treat human diseases, particularly essential diseases.

The goal of this consortium is to research the interaction between natural and traditional medicines, and modern medicine, as well as to investigate how natural products and traditional medicines might be used to further develop drug discovery. Through strengthening the supporting Medicine Practices investigation stages, the agenda of ICTM 2024 is to solve the problems in creating a more secure, reasonable, and moderate framework for betterment of mankind. Experts from around the world including researchers, Healthcare Experts, natural medicine practitioners, Natural Therapists Ayurveda Specialists, Acupuncturists, and Traditional Medicine Specialists and Practitioners will discuss the most up-to-date research and clinical applications focusing on whole-person, patient-centred care for optimal health and wellbeing. 

3rd International Conference on Traditional and Alternative Medicine ''Exploring New Horizons in Traditional & Alternative Medicine"

  • Event Cordinator : Organizing Committee Members of the 3rd International Conference on Traditional and Alternative Medicine
  • Venue : Rome, Italy
  • Event date : June 24, 2024 - June 25, 2024

This Traditional Medicine conference will provide a broad range of academic disciplines in natural product which will be emphasized from the discovery of natural products from natural sources through the clinical uses to attract researchers that are contributing in the field of traditional and alternative medicine. It includes a wide range of Keynote presentations, Oral talks, Poster presentations, Workshops, Exhibitions and Career development programs.This conference could be an excellent occasion that brings along novel and worldwide blend of monster, driving colleges and Institutions making the gathering a perfect stage to share mastery, encourage coordinated efforts over the world and reveal advancements in Traditional & Alternative Medicines.

6th Edition of International Conference on Traditional Medicine, Ethnomedicine and Natural Therapies

  • Event Cordinator : Magnus Group
  • Venue : Hotel CIS Paris Ravel, 6 Av. Maurice Ravel, 75012 Paris, France
  • Event date : June 20, 2024 - June 24, 2024

Magnus Group is organising the “6th Edition of International Conference on Traditional Medicine, Ethnomedicine and Natural Therapies” (TRADITIONAL MED 2024) during June 20-22, 2024 in the magnificent city of Paris, France. The hybrid event will be on the theme “Navigating the Future of Healthcare and Humankind Through the Healing Power of Nature.” This Hybrid event will allow participants to attend in person at Paris, France or Virtually.

Traditional Medicine, Natural Therapies and Ethnomedicine’s core goal is to consolidate the underpinning Alternative Medicine research platforms in order to meet the issues of creating a better, more sustainable, and economical system for medication and health. These areas require in-depth knowledge from researchers and experts. Because of the newly created situation, it is critical to share knowledge with others. They'll need a platform to share their knowledge for this. 
 

Indigenous Health Conference 2024

  • Event Cordinator : University of Manitoba
  • Venue : Winnipeg, Manitoba
  • Event date : May 23, 2024 - May 24, 2024

The conference combines the latest in scholarly activities with Indigenous knowledge and leadership to celebrate the success of Indigenous leadership in improving the health of Indigenous peoples. Some of the main objectives of the conference are: Reviewing how historical factors such as colonization, impact the current health of many Indigenous peoples, Educating health care providers on cultural competency and safety including frank discussions about racism in healthcare, Discussing some of the major health and barriers to health, in addition potential solutions to address them, Knowledge translation and dissemination of the most up to date health care research relevant to the health of Indigenous peoples through plenaries, workshops, posters and oral presentations, Engaging in respectful discussions on building trust to support the development of networks and partnerships and to provide a networking opportunity between Indigenous community members, healthcare practitioners, researchers and policymakers and the formulation of ideas for future community- based research.

Jignasa International Conference 2024 "AYUSH BEYOND WELLNESS",

  • Event Cordinator : Vidyadri Nidhi
  • Venue : Bengaluru
  • Event date : April 11, 2024 - April 12, 2024

AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy) have immense potential to address the public and primary health care issues. The purpose of addressing “Contribution of AYUSH in Public Health Care as the conference theme is to strengthen AYUSH in Public Health and Primary healthcare with the concern of equal, accessible, affordable and quality AYUSH services and Local Health traditions for all.

The conference will focus on providing a platform for medical students, budding Vaidyas and health practitioners from all over Bharata and other parts of the world to meet and interact with some of the best masters in the field. The program is expected to be attended by more than 2000 students and researchers and other health providers from all over the world. The program will be attended, observed, encouraged and guided by experts in the respective fields, International Agencies/Institutes/Individuals,National/State Government Departments, Universities, Colleges, Private Institutions, academicians, entrepreneurs, R&D institutions and various Government and private agencies and NGOs. The seminar technical papers/posters and exhibition stalls in the event will be evaluated by experts in the field and the best will be rewarded.

 

IKS-TKDL Workshop-4

  • Event Cordinator : Ministry of Education
  • Venue : Online Mode
  • Event date : April 08, 2024 - April 12, 2024

The Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS) Division of the Ministry of Education in collaboration with CSIR-Traditional Knowledge Digital Library (CSIR-TKDL) is going to organise the fourth IKS-TKDL Workshop on Traditional Knowledge - Intellectual Property & People's Rights (Online Mode).