ISTIC Conclave held in New Delhi: Theme Traditional Knowledge for Sustainable Livelihoods
The International Science, Technology, and Innovation Centre for South-South Cooperation (ISTIC) under UNESCO, along with CSIR units, organized an STI Conclave on “Traditional Knowledge for Sustainable Livelihoods” from 29-31 July 2024 in New Delhi, India.
The event, inaugurated by Dr. N. Kalaiselvi, featured prominent speakers discussing biodiversity, traditional cultural expressions, integrative health, and policies on traditional knowledge (TK) and intellectual property (IP).
The Conclave aimed to highlight the importance of traditional knowledge in modern sustainability efforts and to foster international cooperation and exchange among participants from various countries.
Event Overview:
- Organized by ISTIC under UNESCO, CSIR-TKDL Unit, and CSIR-IICT.
- Held in New Delhi, India, from 29-31 July 2024.
- Theme: “Traditional Knowledge for Sustainable Livelihoods.”
Inauguration and Key Guests:
- Inaugurated by Dr. N. Kalaiselvi, DG, CSIR.
- Guests of Honour: Dr. D. Srinivasa Reddy and Dr. Benno Boer.
- Plenary Talk by Prof. Anant Darshan Shankar.
Conclave Highlights:
- Featured speakers on biodiversity, traditional cultural expressions, integrative health, and policies on traditional knowledge and IPR.
- Focus on South-South Cooperation.
ISTIC-UNESCO Team:
- Led by Prof. Mohd Basyaruddin Abdul Rahman and Dr. Sharizad Dahlan.
- CSIR efforts led by Dr. Viswajanani J Sattigeri and Dr. D. Shailaja.
Key Remarks:
- Dr. Kalaiselvi emphasized the importance of traditional knowledge in modern sustainability.
- Dr. Srinivasa Reddy discussed CSIR’s role in integrating traditional medicines with modern S&T.
- Dr. Benno Boer highlighted sustainability through education, science, and culture.
Conclave Objectives:
- Promote understanding and enhance capabilities in digitizing, preserving, and protecting traditional knowledge.
- Provide a platform for exchanging information and best practices.
Participants:
- Included representatives from Indonesia, Philippines, Nepal, Democratic Republic of Congo, Kenya, Malaysia, and India.
ISTIC-UNESCO:
- A UNESCO Category 2 Centre, hosted by Malaysia since 2008.
- Mission: Promote sustainable development for South-South Cooperation.
- Vision: Be a global leader in STI and socio-economic development.
