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Protection for Bastar Adivasi communities against state violence in India: global solidarity demands urgent actions
The Adivasis of Bastar are the custodians of their bio-diverse forests in the Chhattisgarh state of India, and their traditional knowledge and cultural heritage have sustained the region’s ecology for generations. Read more ▸
The Consortium’s new book on territories of life
Comments of the recently published volume “Territories of life: Exploring vitality of governance for conserved and protected areas”. Read more ▸
A legal victory for Orans, sacred community-conserved areas
The Supreme Court of India’s clear and specific guidelines are a positive step towards ensuring the conservation of 25,000 orans covering an area of about 600,000 hectares. Read more ▸
Exploring Voluntary Commitments by Non-state Actors in Advancing OECMs: Insights from China and International Perspectives
Event Recap: At this CBD COP16 Side Event on October 25, 2024, speakers shared assessments and case studies and took part in policy dialogues on Other Effective Area-based Conservation Measures (OECMs). Read more ▸
Recap of the ICCA Consortium’s 2024 In-Person Meeting
The discussions and debates in the meeting clarified the Consortium’s path forward, positioning it better to address the challenges faced by Indigenous Peoples and local communities. Read more ▸
An appeal for solidarity with traditional communities of Kalamos-Kastos islands in the fight against colonial conservation
In our struggle against land and ocean grabs and fortress conservation, we are being intimidated and threatened; we ask for solidarity and support from the ICCA Consortium members and community-based organizations. Read more ▸
Challenges to direct funding access for Indigenous Peoples defending ICCAs amid Unilateral Coercive Measures and armed conflict
The adverse effects of UCMs starkly contradict their purported objectives of promoting human rights and democracy; these measures, which are supposed to uphold these values, undermine them. Read more ▸
East Africa: Climate resilience, mental health and human rights in Pastoralist communities
Displacement and evictions have affected pastoralists’ mental health and well-being, thus creating a state of learned helplessness and depression Read more ▸
New resources: demonstration videos of the ICCA Registry
Demonstration Videos are now available in multiple languages to assist members in navigating the ICCA Registry website and downloading data to ensure the accessibility of this critical information that can enhance advocacy and recognition of ICCAs—territories of life. Read more ▸
Recap: Webinar on challenges and opportunities in pastoral territories of life in Asia
The ICCA Consortium Members Shan Shui Conservation Center and Kalpavriksh facilitated the webinar, which was held on March 22, 2024; four speakers from different countries with long experience in grassland conservation and development were invited to share stories from their regions. Read more ▸
Regional Assembly discusses Southeast Asia registry and fund for ICCAs—territories of life
The fifth regional assembly of the ICCA Consortium Southeast Asia took place on March 8, 2024, in Subic, Philippines. Read more ▸
Global database on conservation by Indigenous Peoples and local communities opens to the public
The public launch of the ICCA Registry—a global database on conservation by Indigenous Peoples and local communities, marks a significant milestone in accessibility to such crucial information, underlining its international significance. Read more ▸
Help earthquake affected pastoralist communities in the High Atlas region of Morocco
The semi-nomadic pastoralist communities had built and maintained their territories of life—Agdals, over many generations; now they are left in ruins Read more ▸
The ICCA Consortium holds its 19th General Assembly online, the first with staggered approach
More than 200 people, including representatives of more than 100 Member organizations, participated in the ICCA Consortium’s 19th General Assembly, which was held over four sessions in as many months. The Assembly learned about key aspects of the work carried out in 2022 and took several important decisions for the future of the association. Members and Honorary members also participated in a series of optional membership engagement events on diverse topics. Read more ▸
New report: Myanmar’s environmental human rights defenders continue to resist the military junta
The report published by the “All Burma Indigenous Peoples’ Alliance (ABIPA)” illustrate the state of environmental human rights in Myanmar and the strategies pursued by the defenders in the face of violent crackdowns by the military rulers. Read more ▸
Book: Fifty Indigenous Leaders’ Voices for Nature and People in Indonesia
The Working Group ICCAs Indonesia (WGII), a member of the ICCA Consortium, recently launched the English version of the 2021 book “Suara Masyarakat Adat untuk Alam dan Manusia.” The collection of interviews in the book demonstrates that customary governance systems effectively protect biodiversity and ecosystem functions in Indigenous territories of life. Read more ▸
Celebrating the diversity of life: a social-cultural exchange
To commemorate the end of the 2023 General Assembly, we held an informal space for Members and Honorary members to share songs, stories, videos and more from territories of life around the world. Enjoy the highlights! Read more ▸
Mapeo for ICCAs: new app to support Indigenous Peoples and local communities to document and map their territories of life
Digital Democracy, UNEP-WCMC, and Forest Peoples Programme (ICCA Consortium Member) have developed “Mapeo for ICCAs,” a mapping app designed with and for communities to enable custodians to map, monitor and support their territories of life on their terms. Read more ▸
Here’s how you can support Sarawakian Indigenous organization SAVE Rivers against a ‘SLAPP’ defamation case
One of the leading Sarawakian Indigenous organizations, SAVE Rivers, and its leaders face a meritless defamation lawsuit in Malaysian court filed by logging company Samling designed to bankrupt and silence them. Read more ▸
