The mobile version of the self-strengthening guidance is now available in Mandarin, Spanish and French
We plan to launch Portuguese, Swahili, Russian, and Hindi translations of the self-strengthening guidance later in 2023. Read more ▸
Publications
New report on territories of life in Southeast Asia out now
The publication “Celebrating Territories of Life in Southeast Asia” by the ICCA Consortium features stories of Indigenous Peoples’ and local communities’ territories of life. It highlights the region’s traditional knowledge and governance systems and sustainable livelihood practices. Read more ▸
Reflections and a call for dialogue from the ICCA Consortium’s Council
“When you take care of the land, the land takes care of you.” In diverse contexts around the world, Indigenous Peoples’ and local communities’… Read more “Reflections and a call for dialogue from the ICCA Consortium’s Council” ▸
ICCA Consortium Position Paper on target 3 of the post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework
ICCA Consortium Position Paper: Ensuring and enabling recognition and support for territories of life in the language and implementation of target 3 and broader Global Biodiversity Framework. Read more ▸
A Rights-based Path for People and Planet
The fourth paper of the series by “Human Rights and Biodiversity Working Group” highlights what it takes to integrate a human rights-based approach in the Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework and how it can be done during the UN Biodiversity Summit COP15. Read more ▸
Report: Reconciling Conservation and Global Biodiversity Goals with Community Land Rights in Asia
Twenty Indigenous and local community organizations across Asia, including several ICCA Consortium Members, co-authored a powerful new report published by the Rights and Resources Initiative. Read more ▸
Briefing: Indigenous Peoples, local communities and area-based conservation targets
This new briefing paper seeks to clarify the intersections among the post-2020 global biodiversity framework and the land and resource rights, collective governance, and self-determination of Indigenous Peoples and local communities. Read more ▸
Implementing a human rights based approach: A briefing for the post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework
A new briefing presents what is urgently needed to effectively adopt a human rights-based approach across the implementation, monitoring, and reporting of the post-2020 global biodiversity 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 ▸
ICCA Consortium 2020 Membership Review
As the membership has grown, so too has its diversity, while retaining a strong sense of solidarity and shared values. We hope this summary report captures both the high-level insights of consolidated data as well as the nuances of Members’ experiences and perspectives. Read more ▸
Report: Land and environmental defenders are our last line of defense against climate breakdown
Global Witness’s 2020 annual report on the killings of environmental and human rights defenders shows that lethal attacks on those who are defending Mother Earth are driven by the very same industries that are responsible for the climate crisis. Read more ▸
New guidance on integrating human rights into the global biodiversity framework
New Analysis Brief offers guidance on applying the human rights-based approach in the new Global Biodiversity Framework. Read more ▸
Integrating human rights into the post-2020 global biodiversity framework
As part of a diverse group promoting human rights within the post-2020 framework, the ICCA Consortium contributed to a discussion paper that sets out clear options for negotiators. Read more ▸
Ecologies of Hope and Transformation: Post-Development Alternatives from India
The book, Ecologies of Hope and Transformation, presents powerful stories of communities across India exploring human wellbeing and prosperity in more democratic and sustainable ways. Read more ▸
Local Biodiversity Outlooks published ahead of UN Biodiversity Summit
Future global biodiversity goals must embed the vital role of Indigenous peoples and local communities in protecting biological and cultural diversity, the authors of… Read more “Local Biodiversity Outlooks published ahead of UN Biodiversity Summit” ▸
CICADA Launches Four Policy Briefs on Biocultural Diversity
CICADA, ICCA Consortium Member, launched the first four policy briefs of its series on biocultural diversity in settler state contexts. They identify challenges, explore opportunities, and provide recommendations on: biocultural indicators and the nexus of nature, culture, and well-being; livelihoods, food sovereignty, health, and well-being; information and communications technologies; and territorial defense in extractive contexts. Read more ▸
Natural Justice Launches the Third Edition of the Living Convention
On International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, Natural Justice (ICCA Consortium Member) launched the third edition of the Living Convention. The Living Convention is a response to this important and often-asked question: “What are the rights of Indigenous peoples, local communities, peasants and their organisations at the international level?” It provides a foundation to ensure people are in a stronger position to understand the law, shape the law and use the law. Read more ▸
Global Exchanges on Territories of Life and Community Health and Wellbeing During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Our membership and allies shared their experiences with community health and wellbeing during the pandemic, underscoring the importance of self-reliance and an intercultural and respectful approach to health. Read more ▸
GYBN and ICCA Consortium Webinar: “Nurturing Nature through Culture”
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On the occasion of the International Biodiversity Day, the Global Youth Biodiversity Network, GYBN-Philippines and the ICCA Consortium Youth Group hosted “Nurturing Nature through Culture”, a webinar on the interlinkages between traditional knowledge and biodiversity from a youth perspective. For those who missed it, here is the recording! Read more ▸
Defining Consent: Indigenous Peoples Reclaiming Decision-Making Authority and Governing Territories Through FPIC Protocols
ICCA Consortium Member Forest Peoples Programme released a new publication with three different case studies that show how Indigenous peoples have developed protocols for decision-making and territorial governance in Latin America (the Wampis, ICCA Consortium Member, the Juruna and the Embera Chami). Read more ▸
