People & Plants Internaional Inc

Policy & trade ppi undertakes research, and provides policy advice and support, in the areas of biodiversity, emerging technology, trade, and non-timber forest products. Its voices for biojustice project brings the voices and experiences of local groups to policy makers through video, articles, and policy briefs, and provides analysis and resources to ensure more effective policy-making.

Knowledge exchange ppi's knowledge exchange program develops innovative tools and methods of communication that allow for the multi-directional exchange of knowledge, experiences, and lessons between communities, researchers, civil society organizations, governments, companies, and others.

Cultural landscapes and community conservation people and plants is working to support and strengthen traditional knowledge and management systems, cultural landscapes, and the land and resource rights that underpin them. Our cultural landscapes and community conservation work is as diverse as the landscapes and people with whom we collaborate, and includes: knowledge exchange tools that strengthen endangered traditional management and knowledge systems, promote sustainable practices, and encourage young peoples interest in cultural traditions. Community management of forests and resources, including inventories, sustainable management practices and plans, and equitable marketing. Peer to peer learning and exchanges between local groups, encouraging people to share experiences, knowledge, skills and know-how relating to natural resource use, trade, management, health, well-being, and rights. Inter-cultural training programs that explicitly strengthen and complement indigenous skills, practices, and knowledge, and serve as a bridge between indigenous and western concepts of science and learning. Sustainable and ethical management protocols for plant resources of subsistence or commercial importance. Protocols are designed around local knowledge and ecological sciences, and are calibrated to satisfy local livelihood and conservation needs. Appropriate and effective laws and policies, including bringing the views and experiences of local communities to national and international policy processes.