Bridging traditional knowledge with inclusive public policy across Central America. A bottom-up initiative.
Funded by idrc and csuca • Implemented by:
The project seeks to recover and valorize Indigenous peoples' traditional knowledge related to Food and Nutritional Security (FNS), with a particular emphasis on gender equity.
Through participatory research, we document community experiences in Panama, Guatemala, and Costa Rica to inform decision-making.
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Led by CIEPS
Case studies focused on the Ngäbe-Buglé region and local food sovereignty.
Led by CUNOC
Research in western Guatemala, recovering ancient Mayan knowledge.
Led by ASOCIBETI
Bioculture and education in Indigenous territories to strengthen FNS.
Consult the technical guidelines applied to rescue knowledge on Food and Nutritional Security (FNS) under strict ethical and participatory criteria within the studies conducted.
Access the strategic matrix designed to strengthen knowledge transfer, community women leadership training, and technical institutional articulation.
An open space for horizontal dialogue among researchers, Indigenous leaders, and policymakers. Join our discussion forums on food sovereignty and gender.
Access a specialized library: technical reports, public policy analyses, photo galleries, and audiovisual materials produced in the territories.
