Diverse knowledge and expertise are critical in understanding the intersections between health and climate change. Indigenous and local knowledge are fundamental in tackling this area of research and supporting the co-production of knowledge, bringing generations of wisdom, experience and practices to the discussion.
Waterloo researcher Dr. Laura Jane Brubacher presented at a side event to the 16th session of the Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (EMRIP) on July 20 in Geneva, Switzerland. Established by the Human Rights Council, EMRIP advances the promotion and protection of Indigenous Peoples' rights. The side event, organized by UNESCO's Local and Indigenous Knowledge Systems program, brought together Indigenous Peoples, scientists, policymakers, and organizations from across the globe to facilitate dialogue on experiences, lessons learned and approaches for bridging the gap between Indigenous Knowledge and scientific processes.
Dr. Laura Jane Brubacher presenting at EMRIP in Geneva, Switzerland
L to R: Tommaso Abrate, Laura Jane Brubacher, Aehshatou Manu, Vital Bambanze
