1. Knowledge, skills, and practices developed and maintained by indigenous or local communities over generations, typically passed down orally
Traditional knowledge about medicinal plants has been used by indigenous peoples for centuries.
O conhecimento tradicional sobre plantas medicinais tem sido utilizado pelos povos indígenas há séculos.
2. Accumulated wisdom and practices relating to agriculture, medicine, conservation, and cultural heritage within a specific community
The organization works to protect traditional knowledge systems in developing countries.
A organização trabalha para proteger os sistemas de conhecimento tradicional em países em desenvolvimento.
3. Information and practices that form part of a community's cultural heritage and intellectual property
Traditional knowledge should be protected from biopiracy and unauthorized commercial use.
O conhecimento tradicional deve ser protegido contra biopirataria e uso comercial não autorizado.