× Information on this section of ECOLEX comes from the InforMEA Portal which compiled information from MEA Secretariats with the support of the European Union. The accuracy of the information displayed is the responsibility of the originating data source. In case of discrepancy the information as displayed on the respective MEA website prevails. Engagement of indigenous peoples and local communities Document type Decision Reference number 17.57 (Rev. CoP19) Date Nov 25, 2022 SourceUNEP, InforMEA Status Active Subject Wild species & ecosystems Treaty Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (Mar 3, 1973) Meeting Nineteenth meeting of the Conference of the Parties Website cites.org Abstract Decision directed to Standing CommitteeThe Standing Committee shall: a) examine the terminology used in different Resolutions and Decisions when referring to “indigenous peoples”, “local communities” or “rural communities”; and b) make recommendations to the 20th meeting of the Conference of the Parties on whether there is need for consistency of terminology across these Resolutions and Decisions.