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What is traditional knowledge?

Knowledge passed down through generations

Scientific knowledge

Religious knowledge

Historical knowledge

Which international agreement aims to protect traditional knowledge?

Convention on Biological Diversity

Paris Agreement

Universal Declaration of Human Rights

Nagoya Protocol

Which organization is responsible for protecting traditional knowledge in the United Nations system?

World Health Organization

United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)

International Monetary Fund

World Trade Organization

What are some challenges faced in protecting traditional knowledge?

Biopiracy

Lack of recognition and respect

Inadequate legal frameworks

Cultural appropriation

What is the role of traditional knowledge in sustainable development?

Preserving biodiversity

Enhancing resilience to climate change

Promoting community empowerment

Accelerating technological advancements

Which international instrument recognizes the rights of indigenous peoples to protect their traditional knowledge?

United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples

Universal Declaration of Human Rights

Kyoto Protocol

Paris Agreement

How can traditional knowledge contribute to the conservation of natural resources?

Sustainable resource management

Ecotourism

Genetic modification

Traditional ecological knowledge

What is the significance of traditional knowledge for cultural identity?

It strengthens cultural identity

It diminishes cultural diversity

It promotes assimilation

It erases cultural heritage

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