On the 27 – 29 March, 2012 in Tirana, Albania GEF Secretariat organized an Extended Constituency Workshop (ECW) for the constituency of the following countries: Albania, Bulgaria, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Croatia, Georgia, Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Poland, Romania, Serbia, and Ukraine. GEF ECW’s aimed to keep the GEF national focal points, convention focal points and other key stakeholders, including civil society, abreast of GEF strategies, policies and procedures and to encourage coordination. Iris Beneš was present as a representative of both Croatia’s Civil Society Organizations and the Consortium, and learned about GEF investment programming and future partnership for actions.
Towards a critical mass for social justice in community territorial governance in Kenya
On the invitation of UNDP GEF SGP, the ICCA Consortium, the Forest People Programme, Natural Justice and the Indigenous Peoples Forest Network, more than… Read more “Towards a critical mass for social justice in community territorial governance in Kenya” ▸
National gathering on Territories and areas conserved by indigenous peoples and local communities in Tanzania
On March 23rd, 2017, representatives, stakeholders and rights holders associated with territories and areas conserved by indigenous peoples and local communities in Tanzania were… Read more “National gathering on Territories and areas conserved by indigenous peoples and local communities in Tanzania” ▸
ICCA Consortium members at the Global Peasants’ Congress (Germany, 2017)
Meeting dates: 7-10 March 2017 Location: Schwäbisch Hall, Germany Event website Congress declaration Blog: “From the village to the United Nations: The journey for… Read more “ICCA Consortium members at the Global Peasants’ Congress (Germany, 2017)” ▸
Saami traditional fishing rights threatened in Finland and Norway
The states of Finland and Norway are trying to make the livelihood of indigenous Saami salmon fishers illegal in Deatnu (Teno/Tana), the biggest Atlantic… Read more “Saami traditional fishing rights threatened in Finland and Norway” ▸
Kishkor-Koohchir, an ICCA in Baluchestan
Emblematic ICCA Kishkor-Koohchir (300 000 hectares mostly comprising semi-arid pasture areas), is one of the many ICCAs that can be found in Baluchestan, south… Read more “Kishkor-Koohchir, an ICCA in Baluchestan” ▸
Coron Island, Philippines
Emblematic ICCA The Tagbanwa people of Coron (Palawan, the Philippines) inhabit a stunningly beautiful limestone island for which they have established strict use regulations.… Read more “Coron Island, Philippines” ▸
3 minutos para entender mejor ¿Qué es un TICCA?
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Este video busca contribuir a la comprensión del concepto TICCA (territorios y áreas conservados por pueblos indígenas y comunidades locales) a través de tres… Read more “3 minutos para entender mejor ¿Qué es un TICCA?” ▸
Guassa Community Conserved Area
Emblematic ICCA The Guassa area of Menz is found in the Central Highlands of Ethiopia and comprises a large expanse (more than 11,000… Read more “Guassa Community Conserved Area” ▸
Community managed forest and forest protected areas: An assessment of their conservation effectiveness across the tropics
Community managed forest and forest protected areas: An assessment of their conservation effectiveness across the tropics, Luciana Porter-Bolland, Edward A. Ellis, Manuel R. Guariguata,… Read more “Community managed forest and forest protected areas: An assessment of their conservation effectiveness across the tropics” ▸
A global assessment of the social and conservation outcomes of protected areas
A global assessment of the social and conservation outcomes of protected areas, 2015, J. A. Oldekop, G. Holmes, W. E. Harris, and K. L.… Read more “A global assessment of the social and conservation outcomes of protected areas” ▸
Mapping Indigenous land management for threatened species conservation: An Australian case-study
Mapping Indigenous land management for threatened species conservation: An Australian case-study Anna R. Renwick, Catherine J. Robinson, Stephen T. Garnett, Ian Leiper, Hugh P.… Read more “Mapping Indigenous land management for threatened species conservation: An Australian case-study” ▸
Bulletins and Alerts : “Defending Commons’ Land and ICCAs”
9 Bulletins and Alerts made by CALG, 2016-2017
Arctic Indigenous Peoples Leading the Way in Ecological Restoration
Article : “Arctic Indigenous Peoples Leading the Way in Ecological Restoration” Hannibal Rhoades and Tero Mustonen (2017) Summary: A major new international study has… Read more “Arctic Indigenous Peoples Leading the Way in Ecological Restoration” ▸
One minute video on the ICCA Consortium in action
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ICCA Consortium’s flash event at CBD COP 13, Cancun (Mexico) On the 15th of December 2016, the ICCA Consortium organized a flash event at… Read more “One minute video on the ICCA Consortium in action” ▸
ICCA in Qeshm Island
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A video story: ICCA in Qeshm Island, by Cenesta
Realizing Indigenous Women’s Rights: CEDAW and Indigenous Women
Guide: “Realizing Indigenous Women’s Rights: CEDAW and Indigenous Women” Helen Tugendhat & Eleanor Dictaan-Bang-oa, 2014 A guide to using the Convention on the Elimination… Read more “Realizing Indigenous Women’s Rights: CEDAW and Indigenous Women” ▸
Common Ground: Securing land rights and safeguarding the earth
Report: “Common Ground: Securing land rights and safeguarding the earth”, Oxfam, International Land Coalition and RRI (2016)
Submission to the African Commission: A Call for Legal Recognition of Sacred Natural Sites and Territories, and their Customary Governance Systems
Report: “Submission to the African Commission: A Call for Legal Recognition of Sacred Natural Sites and Territories, and their Customary Governance Systems” The Gaia… Read more “Submission to the African Commission: A Call for Legal Recognition of Sacred Natural Sites and Territories, and their Customary Governance Systems” ▸
Annual report 2016
Throughout 2016 the Consortium worked hard to advance the ICCA Global Support Initiative (GSI) and improve communication. Results kept flowing—including four major regional capacity… Read more “Annual report 2016” ▸
Indigenous Peoples & Local Community Tenure in the INDCs: Status and Recommendations
Report: “Indigenous Peoples & Local Community Tenure in the INDCs: Status and Recommendations” Rights and Resources Initiative (2016)
