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The Journey to Kunming (Part II): Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities Make Their Voices Heard in First Official Meeting of Post-2020 Process

30 August 2019

From organising demonstrations to delivering statements in UN plenary sessions, representatives of indigenous peoples and local communities around the world are creating an “ecosystem” of collective actions for rights-based approaches and intergenerational equity — and tackling the drivers of biodiversity loss as key elements of the post-2020 global biodiversity framework. Read more ▸

COICA declares the Amazon in Environmental and Humanitarian Emergency and Calls to Solidarity

26 August 2019

As the Amazon forest continues to burn for more than 20 days without effective action being taken by the Brazilian and Bolivian governments, COICA is calling out to international allies for solidarity and urgent assistance, to gather funds to stop fires and help local communities recover. Read more ▸

Collective Lands and Territories of Life: a Backgrounder on the International Land Coalition

25 August 2019

Council member Marco Bassi shares insider information about the International Land Coalition, after representing the ICCA Consortium at the recent Global CSOs Caucus meeting in Rome. Read more ▸

Le Bolong Fenyo : un Exemple de Résistance Communautaire à la Destruction d’une APAC Emblématique

24 August 2019

En visite en Gambie, plusieurs représentants du Consortium et du PFM/FEM ont découvert la très inspirante APAC du Bolong Fenyo, qui se mobilise face à une usine chinoise, pour exiger des mesures de protection de son patrimoine naturel. Read more ▸

Crocodile Tears Will Not Help To Put Out The Amazon’s Fires

24 August 2019

As the Amazon continues to burn and the world watches in horror, Simone Lovera from Global Forest Coalition, ICCA Consortium Member, reminds us of the largest root causes of the fires: industrial beef and soy production. Read more ▸

Brazil’s Second ICCA Meeting Brings Together a Wide Diversity of Voices, in the Heart of the Pantanal of Mato Grosso do Sul State

23 August 2019

Corumbá hosted the 2nd ICCA national Meeting in Brazil. Gathering more than 54 participants, it led to the creation of two committees to strengthen the understanding of ICCAs and actions of the Brazilian ICCA Platform on the ground. Read more ▸

Welcome to Thaidene Nëné, the Northwest Territories’ Newest National Park

21 August 2019

It’s historic! “Achieving the protection of Thaidene Nëné for the Łutsël K’e Denesǫłine is a decades-long dream, and a critical step towards ensuring that our way of life can be maintained and shared with all Canadians,” said Chief Marlowe. Read more ▸

The importance of Indigenous Peoples in conservation in Indonesia

15 August 2019

For the celebration of International Day of World Indigenous People on Aug 9th, the Working Group ICCA Indonesia produced a flyer to highlight the importance of the contribution of indigenous peoples to conservation. Read more ▸

Council Member Selected for Prestigious OHCHR Indigenous Fellowship Programme

30 July 2019

During a four- week period this summer, Ghanimat Azhdari, representative of ICCA Consortium Member CENESTA and member of the Consortium Council, participated in the OHCHR Indigenous Fellowship Programme in Geneva, where she submitted a statement in support of the migration of nomadic indigenous peoples. Read more ▸

Reflections about Species On The Move: Indigenous and local knowledge as relationships for living and connecting

30 July 2019

Scientists, indigenous representatives, and natural resources managers gathered to discuss climate-driven changes in species distributions and its impacts on natural systems and human well-being. Sutej Hugu, ICCA Consortium Coordinator for East Asia, participated in the event and shares his reflections in this article. Read more ▸

Exploring Territories of Life with the World’s Most Iconic Nature Communications Organisation

30 July 2019

The ICCA Consortium participated in a roundtable on scaling community conservation during the 2019 National Geographic Explorers Festival, as part of our continuing efforts to strengthen National Geographic Society’s support for conservation by and with indigenous peoples and local communities. Read more ▸

National Geographic Request for Proposals : “Amazon Conservation Capacity”

27 July 2019

Apply by 9 October 2019 for this new funding opportunity to support the capacity and effectiveness of indigenous peoples and community-based organizations engaged in forest conservation and sustainable forest management in the Amazon. Projects should be led by indigenous and local leaders and consistent with community goals and values Read more ▸

UN Watchdog Visits Myanmar to Investigate Conservation Project Jeopardizing Indigenous Peoples’ Rights

23 July 2019

The United Nations Development Program’s (UNDP) independent watchdog visited Myanmar to investigate a large conservation project posing grave risks to indigenous communities in the Tanintharyi Region, an area of the country that has seen decades of armed conflict during Myanmar’s 70-year civil war. Read more ▸

Innovative Partnership in Support of Indigenous-led Conservation of Nature Launched in Canada

23 July 2019

The Conservation through Reconciliation Partnership in Canada aims to ensure that Indigenous laws and knowledge systems play a significant part in helping Canada meet its international obligations for the increased protection of biodiversity and the stewardship of culturally significant plants and animals. Read more ▸

¡Agua Blanca es Territorio de Vida!

22 July 2019

Agua Blanca es la primera comunidad en el Ecuador y en Sudamérica que toma la decisión de registrarse en la base mundial de TICCAs del Centro Mundial de Monitoreo de la Conservación. Localizada en la costa, esta comunidad fue acompañada por ALDEA, Miembro del Consorcio. Read more ▸

Forest and Pasture Commons in Romania: Country Report on Territories of Life, Potential ICCAs

22 July 2019

In this report, Monica Vasile, Romanian environmental anthropologist and ICCA Consortium Honorary member, profiles Romania’s territories of life and explores their legal, historical, socio-economic, cultural and governance aspects. Read more ▸

La Conservation des APAC par la Transmission des Connaissances : l’Expérience de la Communauté Locale de Kalwaka au Burkina Faso

21 July 2019

Cette année, l’Assemblée Générale du Village de Kalwaka s’est concentrée sur la transmission des connaissances sur les bois sacrés du village, exercice qui a permis des échanges particulièrement enrichissants entre aînés, adultes et enfants sur la conservation de ces bois, ainsi que l’émergence de proposition innovantes en lien avec le système éducatif. Read more ▸

Aichi Biodiversity Target 11 In The Like-Minded Megadiverse Countries

20 July 2019

This article, from the Journal for Nature Conservation, recognizes the central role of ICCAs – territories of life in conservation. It demonstrates that their recognition among academics is increasing dramatically. Read more ▸

1ère Assemblée Générale des APAC et de l’ANAPAC –RDCONGO

19 July 2019

C’est une grande première pour l’ANAPAC, Membre du Consortium APAC . Il a tenu sa première Assemblée Générale. Cette session a permis de faire le point sur la situation des 8 APAC identifiées dans le pays, ainsi que sur les activités menées par l’ANAPAC pour les accompagner. Read more ▸