Etoubili and boalôo: Community biocultural mapping reveals historical occupation and enables defense of African rainforests
Words from Serge Ekazama Koto, Massaha’s paraecologist and spokesperson. Read more ▸
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Recap of the 2nd Mesoamerican Subregional Assembly
Members, honorary members, and allies from the Mesoamerican subregion gathered in Guatemala City from February 6 to 7 to discuss priorities for 2026. They also analyzed the current situation across Mesoamerican countries and explored potential advocacy actions related to the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, particularly the recognition of Indigenous and Traditional Territories to help achieve Target 3. Read more ▸
Bastar’s Indigenous communities under threat
Adivasi communities resisting escalated militarization and mining industries in central India. Read more ▸
KRAPAVIS organizes national workshop on Orans and Devbanis
Orans and Devbanis are community-conserved sacred groves that embody India’s ancient tradition of ecological stewardship, particularly across the Thar Desert and the Aravalli Range. Read more ▸
Call for stories on pastoral territories of life – from the ICCA Consortium community
The year 2026—declared as the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists (IYRP) by the United Nations—is a pivotal year for pastoralists worldwide. Read more ▸
Members of the ICCA Consortium to Visit the Saamaka People in Suriname
Shared by TICCA Latinoamérica Paramaribo, February 25, 2026 Between February 27 and March 4, 2026, a delegation from the ICCA Consortium and the ICCA… Read more “Members of the ICCA Consortium to Visit the Saamaka People in Suriname” ▸
New resources on Pastoral Commons: recognizing collective organization and mobile stewardship as a dynamic, future-oriented model
New scholarly resources situate pastoral commons in their global context as a dynamic, future-oriented model of collective stewardship; they illuminate how mobility, territory, and collective rights intertwine to form living social–ecological infrastructures that challenge dominant assumptions about property, management, productivity, and sustainability. Read more ▸
Sinjajevina mountain pasture community adopt a historic declaration for their territory of life
In this historic declaration, the community reaffirm their commitment and responsibility as guardians of their ancestral land, standing firm against militarization and industrial exploitation Read more ▸
Manifesto for territories of life: a call for translations and stories
From the Council and the Council of Elders, ICCA Consortium Read more ▸
Recap of the 4th European Regional Assembly of ICCA Consortium
The main objectives of the assembly were to present the 2026-28 ICCA Consortium European Strategic Plan and Action Plan, and to discuss the next council member from Europe. Read more ▸
Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities at CBD SB8j-1
Recap and reflections Read more ▸
Global alliance urges Dutch government to reconsider endorsement of controversial timber certification scheme
The signatories emphasize that they are not opposed to timber production, provided it is carried out in full compliance with human rights, environmental safeguards, and credible certification standards. Read more ▸
ICCAs—territories of life, and Indigenous and Traditional Territories (ITTs)
Reflections, positions, and proposals in the context of KMGBF Target 2, Target 3, and draft guidelines for ITTs Read more ▸
SBSTTA-27: Key asks of the Human Rights and Biodiversity Working Group
Shared by ICCA Consortium Resumen completo en español disponible aquí (archivo PDF) The adoption of KMGBF in 2022 was a historic step in recognizing… Read more “SBSTTA-27: Key asks of the Human Rights and Biodiversity Working Group” ▸
Statement for CBD SB8j‑1: Territories of life at the heart of the Convention on Biological Diversity
ICCA Consortium’s Statement to the First Meeting of the Subsidiary Body on Article 8(j) and Other Provisions of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD). Read more ▸
CBD COP16 and Resumed Session: context and reflections from participants
By ICCA Consortium COP16 and Resumed Session (16.2) of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD): context and reflections from participants Compilation and editing: Neema… Read more “CBD COP16 and Resumed Session: context and reflections from participants” ▸
Enabling Pathways for Rights-based Community-led Conservation
Technical Report Read more ▸
Statement of Solidarity with the Ayta Abellen of Maporac and the Ayta Magbukon of Kanawan, the Philippines
We stand in solidarity with the Indigenous Ayta communities in the Philippines, whose ancestral lands are threatened by land grabs and a U.S. ammunition factory, and we call on the Philippine government, related agencies, and businesses to stop these actions, withdraw without community consent, and respect Indigenous rights. Read more ▸
Recap: Conversation on Indigenous knowledge, Artificial Intelligence, and funding and financing for territories of life
Members and allies of the ICCA Consortium commemorate the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples 2025. Read more ▸
