At this workshop, participants will consider, among other items: the CBD Strategic Plan for Biodiversity 2011-2020 and the Aichi Biodiversity Targets; participation of indigenous and local communities (ILCs) in the work of the Convention; Articles 8(j) (traditional knowledge), 10(c) (customary sustainable use) and related provisions, and current work in preparation for the twelfth meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP 12); the Joint Programme of Work between the CBD Secretariat and the UN Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) on Biological and Cultural Diversity and ILCs; and ILCs and the Nagoya Protocol.  

dates: 26-28 August 2014  
location: Apia, Tuamasaga, Samoa  
contact: CBD Secretariat  
phone: +1-514-288-2220  
fax: +1-514-288-6588  
e-mail: secretariat@cbd.int  
www: http://www.cbd.int/doc/?meeting=8JWS-2014-04