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On 12 October, FAO headquarters in Rome hosted the opening of the fourth annual Global-Hub meeting on Indigenous Peoples’ food and knowledge systems. FAO reports that Indigenous and non-Indigenous experts and representatives from all seven sociocultural regions of the world attended the opening. Meetings are hosted in two lavvus, tents from Sámi tradition. [1]
The week’s programme brings knowledge holders, researchers and public decision-makers together on subjects including nutrition, conservation and rural change. Established in 2018, the network brings together 40 organisations and institutions and five international research networks with more than 250 experts. The opening has taken place; results from the full week are not yet available. [1]
The bright side
The exchange recognises Indigenous Peoples as participants in producing knowledge, bringing experience and expertise into dialogue with scientific research. [1]
One idea, in simple words
On 12 October, a meeting about Indigenous Peoples’ food and knowledge systems began in Rome. It takes place at FAO, the United Nations organisation working on food and agriculture. Participants include people who keep their communities’ knowledge alive, researchers and public representatives. This is the fourth annual meeting of the network. [1]
During the week, they will discuss food, conservation and changes in rural areas. The aim is to exchange experiences and create knowledge together, recognising Indigenous Peoples’ contributions. For example, imagine a group comparing observations collected in different ways and listening to the people who made them. The opening has already happened, but the results of every session are not yet known. A week of work should not be described as finished before it ends. [1]
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- Bridging knowledge and science at the Global-Hub on Indigenous Peoples’ Food and Knowledge Systems Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations · 12 Oct 2026
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