In Nicaragua, settlers burn Wilú Indigenous community, leaving five dead and two injured
On March 11, 2023, settlers (colonos) massacred at least five Indigenous Mayangna people in the community of Wilú, Mayangna Sauni As territory. Read more ▸
Latin America
The territories of life in Latin America face significant challenges: Diagnosis of the 3rd Regional Assembly
In the Assembly that took place in Costa Rica, the representatives identified the main threats to the Territories of Life in the region. Likewise, they identified possible solutions and hopes for the future. Read more ▸
Representatives of territories of life from fourteen countries of Latin America met at the 3rd Regional Assembly
The Regional Assembly was held from January 25 to 27, 2023, in Garabito, Costa Rica. Sixty-two representatives met to propose strategies related to the territories of life in the region. Read more ▸
Ameyali Ramos
Technical Advisor, International Policy
Lof Cayun Panicheo |
Lof Cayun Panicheo |
Comunidad Ñelay Mapu |
Comunidad Ñelay Mapu |
Sindicato de Trabajadores del Mar |
SITRAMAR |
Documentary: The situation of Majé Emberá Drua territory of life, as described by the community
A new video documentary shows how the Majé Emberá Druá people in Panama have been affected by development. Despite such injustices, their territory of life continues to be an example of biodiversity conservation and vitality. Read more ▸
Chile: Indigenous Mapuche Williche and artisanal fishing communities join forces to govern and take care of coastal and marine territories of life
In the Aysén region, the latest meeting between the Mapuche Williche People and the local community of small-scale artisanal fishers was held at a critical juncture in which the archipelagic marine ecosystem and those who inhabit it are threatened by salmon aquaculture, overfishing, poverty, and inequity. Read more ▸
Video: In Costa Rica, the Cahuita people want shared governance in the national park to continue
Government agencies in Costa Rica have announced a plan that will undermine the shared governance model in the Cahuita National Park. Read more ▸
In Bolivia the ICCA Consortium promotes collaborative projects to defend Indigenous Peoples’ territories of life
The ICCA Consortium Assembly brings together Indigenous leaders who defend their territories, men and women with experience in the fight to conserve natural resources in Bolivia. These territories of life conserve biological diversity and sacred sites that are protected and governed by Indigenous Peoples and local communities, as they are their source of food, medicine, water, and other local livelihoods. Read more ▸
Alert: Indigenous leader in Ecuador illegally detained as national protests gain momentum
The ICCA Consortium condemns the illegal and arbitrary detention of Indigenous leaders, including Leonidas Iza Salazar, President of the Confederation of Indigenous Nationalities of Ecuador (CONAIE), in the early hours of 14 June 2022. Read more ▸
Kanan Derechos Humanos Asociación Civil |
Kanan Derechos Humanos Asociación Civil |
REPSERAM |
REPSERAM – RED DE PRODUCTORES DE SERVICIOS AMBIENTALES YA’AX SOT’ OT’ YOOK’OL KAAB, AC. |
Red de Patrimonio Biocultura |
La Red de Patrimonio Biocultural de México |
Nicaraguan government’s closure of organizations defending Indigenous and Afro-descendant Peoples is an attempt to silence their struggle for lands and lives
Indigenous and Afro-descendant peoples in Nicaragua are under serious threats after governments shut down organizations supporting their rights. Read more ▸
Voices from custodians of territories of life on the post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework
Six key foundations for sustaining territories of life from deep reflection amongst ICCA Consortium Members in Africa, Asia, and Latin America on the post-2020 framework. Read more ▸
2nd National Congress of Small-Scale Artisanal Fishers and Mollusk Gatherers of Costa Rica
The 2nd National Congress of Small-Scale Artisanal Fishers and Mollusk Gatherers of Costa Rica was held on November 8, 9 and 10, 2021. Read more ▸
Kichwa People of Sarayaku’s Living Forest (Kawsak Sacha) earns global recognition
Congratulations to the Kichwa People of Sarayaku (ICCA Consortium Member) on winning the Equator Prize 2021. Read more ▸
Comuna Puerto Cabuyal |
Comuna Puerto Cabuyal |
