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The most commonly cited source of information on the protection of indigenous knowledge is the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD). It urges all governments to protect IK. This part of the website looks specifically at Article 8 (j) of the CBD which relates to traditional knowledge, innovations and practices.

The LinKS project of the FAO explores the linkages between gender, biodiversity and local knowledge systems in southern Africa. The project collaborates with several international partners that assist in the development and dissemination of methodologies.

The World Bank's Indigenous Knowledge Program website acts as a gateway to several different sources on IK. It includes a database with a collection of traditional practices and a series of ‘IK notes’ which present locally driven solutions to complex issues. The site is available in English, Portuguese, French, Swahili and Wolof.