We Will Manage Our Own Natural Resources
Karen Indigenous People in Kamoethway Demonstrate the Importance of Local Solutions and Community Driven Conservation
Self-identified ICCAs / grassroots discussion
Liguang Community Conserved Area
By: Lijiang Institute of Health and Environment The Liguang Community Conserved Area locates in Liguang Village, Liming Country, Yulong County, Lijiang City, Yunnan Province, China.… Read more “Liguang Community Conserved Area” ▸
The Tanabag Batak ICCA on Palawan Island
Emblematic ICCA The ICCA of the Tanabag Batak tribe is located in the Municipality of Puerto Princesa – western Philippines, in one of the… Read more “The Tanabag Batak ICCA on Palawan Island” ▸
Second ICCA site established in Finland: Linnunsuo
Snowchange has established a second ICCA in Finland. It is a 110-hectare wetland Linnunsuo, located in North Karelia. This action strengthens the capacity of local communities, hunters, bird watchers and other stakeholders to use (I)CCA as a method for conservation of significant sites in Finland. Read more ▸
The Salween Peace Park : A Place for All Living Things to share Peacefully
On today, 3 March 2017, to celebrate World Wildlife Day, the Karen Environmental and Social Action Network (KESAN) is pleased to release a short… Read more “The Salween Peace Park : A Place for All Living Things to share Peacefully” ▸
The establishment of a community fish conservation zone in Megui-Tavoy District, Karen Statei
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On 5 February 2014, thousands of people in the Kamoethway Area gathered on the bank of the Kamoethway River to conduct the opening ceremony… Read more “The establishment of a community fish conservation zone in Megui-Tavoy District, Karen Statei” ▸
From Battlefields to Refuge: Introducing The Salween Peace Park
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The Salween Peace Park initiative is a collective effort involving over 300 representatives from 23 village tracts in the 3 townships of Mutraw District;… Read more “From Battlefields to Refuge: Introducing The Salween Peace Park” ▸
The Shuar Arutam People of the Cordillera del Condor
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Emblematic ICCA The Shuar Arutam Village is made up of about ten thousand people organized into forty-seven communities.… Read more “The Shuar Arutam People of the Cordillera del Condor” ▸
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” ▸
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” ▸
A first ICCA officially declared and registered in Finland!
By:Tero Mustonen, Snowchange, ICCA Consortium Member Snowchange Co-op has officially registered the Havukkavaara forest in the UNEP WCMC global ICCA registry. This is the… Read more “A first ICCA officially declared and registered in Finland!” ▸
The Maalagay Dogal/Matilo of the Abellen Community in Maporac, New San Juan, Cabangan, Zambales, in the Philippines
The Maalagay Dogal/Matilo of the Abellen Community in Maporac, New San Juan, Cabangan, Zambales, in the Philippines, ICCA Registry Case Study
Against all Odds – ICCA of the Mamanwa-Manobo, in the Philippines
Against all Odds – The Case of the Binantazan nga Banwa / Binantajan nu Bubungan.
Idsesenggilaha of the Menuvù Tribe in the Mt. Kalatungan, Bukidnon, in the Philippines
Idsesenggilaha of the Menuvù Tribe in the Mt. Kalatungan, Bukidnon, in the Philippines, ICCA registry Case Study
Congo: Les ravins mystiques de MWEKA
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En République Démocratique du Congo, prés du village enclavé de Mpianga Makechi — où cohabitent le peuple autochtone pygmée Bitangombo et des personnes d’autres… Read more “Congo: Les ravins mystiques de MWEKA” ▸
Customary territories, community traditions and nature conservation – A collection of Indonesian stories and perspectives
Customary territories, community traditions and nature conservation – A collection of Indonesian stories and perspectives, Taken from Pasang ri Kajang, a collection of messages… Read more “Customary territories, community traditions and nature conservation – A collection of Indonesian stories and perspectives” ▸
Bolivia: Fighting for the Survival of the Isoseño-Guaraní Culture
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The Isoseño-Guaraní People, in the Department of Santa-Cruz, in Bolivia, is living in the Isoso region, located in the lower portion of the Parapetí… Read more “Bolivia: Fighting for the Survival of the Isoseño-Guaraní Culture” ▸
Canada: For Our Grandchildren, Tla-o-qui-aht Tribal Parks
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Presented by Tla-o-qui-aht Tribal Parks, this 6min video takes you on a journey through Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation ha-hool-thee (traditional territory) and focuses on the… Read more “Canada: For Our Grandchildren, Tla-o-qui-aht Tribal Parks” ▸
A genuine ICCA in Casamance – The story of Kawawana!
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Emblematic ICCA The Rural Community of Mangagoulack, in the Casamance region of Senegal, is a relatively remote area inhabited nearly exclusively by Djola people. … Read more “A genuine ICCA in Casamance – The story of Kawawana!” ▸
