Understand Diversity of Nature and Cultures in Yunnan

CBIK-Forum, a series of discussion forums on the diversity of nature and cultures in Yunnan, has been organised by CBIK and PRAF since 2001

We plan to hold a CBIK Forum 1-2 times a month in 2004. Each time we will have a resource person related to a specific region or ecosystem and to a specific culture in Yunnan. Our aim is to provide an opportunity to learn and discuss about the specific biodiversity and indigenous knowledge of individual ethnic minorities in Yunnan.

The forum is directed to the staff and members of CBIK, to the members of PRAF and to our partner organisations in Kunming.

Please contact Ms Pu Lingli:

E-mail:

Tel : (871)4162736-201

for further information, and if you want to be registered on our mailing list.

CBIK Forum 2004-3

Prof. Amiram Gonen & Dr. Rivka GonenTopic: Burial as Homecoming, Identity and location of BurialParticipants: 18 participants from 8 organisations attended the form.Summary: Participants working different field contributed their knowledge on how ethnic groups in Yunnan identity for their burial customs.

CBIK Forum 2004-2

Mr. Li BoTopic: Introduction on Word Park Congress 2003Participants: 16 participants from 8 organisations attended the form.Summary: ,

CBIK Forum 2004-1

Prof. He Pikun and Dr. Xu JianchuTopic: Culture Diversity and Indigenous KnowledgeParticipants: 46 participants from 13 organisations attended the form.Summary: Prof. He talked about his recent research on indigenous knowledge, following a discussion on the value of indigenous knowledge under the sustainable development strategy. Last, he introduced a published book, which was written by He Jun and himself.