This Modus Operandi of the Subsidiary Body on Article 8(j) submitted to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) by International Indigenous Forum on Biodiversity (IIFB) outlines the structure, principles and operational procedures that ensure the full and effective participation of Indigenous Peoples and local communities in the implementation of the CBD. It builds on the successes of the Ad Hoc Open-ended Working Group on Article 8(j) and emphasizes inclusive, gender-responsive and cost-effective participation in biodiversity-related decision-making processes.
Anchored in the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, the document highlights mechanisms such as regional representation, voluntary funding and integration with other CBD subsidiary bodies, aiming to strengthen Indigenous-led contributions to biodiversity conservation, traditional knowledge protection, and global environmental governance.