The Secretariat of the CBD (SCBD) is holding a Dialogue Forum on Integrating the perspectives of Indigenous and Local Communities (ILCs) in the application of the scientific criteria for ecologically or biologically significant areas (EBSAs).
This event will review the EBSA process and scientific criteria in the context of the needs, interests and perspectives of ILCs, with the aim of enhancing the use of traditional knowledge in applying EBSA criteria. The event will: seek input from ILCs on the preparation of training materials and modules focused on integrating traditional knowledge in the use of the EBSA criteria; and identify partnership opportunities for future training material application. The event will consist of presentations, roundtable discussions and a summary by the co-chairs. The meeting will take place on the sidelines of the 18th meeting of the CBD Subsidiary Body on Scientific, Technical and Technological Advice (SBSTTA), which is taking place from 23-28 June 2014.  

dates: 21-22 June 2014  
  2:00 to 5:00pm  
venue: ICAO, Room 4B, 4th floor  
location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada  
contact: CBD Secretariat  
www: http://www.cbd.int/doc/?meeting=EBSAOM-2014-01