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 ▸
Gabon
Alert: In Gabon, Massaha community denounces the government’s attempts to circumvent Minister’s commitment to secure their sacred forest
The long-awaited Kunming-Montreal global biodiversity framework – just adopted in December 2022 – explicitly recognizes the territories and rights of Indigenous Peoples and local communities. This new international instrument further bolsters previous Gabonese government commitments to protect the sacred forest of the community of Massaha. However, the government has yet to follow through on these promises, leaving the community searching for answers amidst conflicting messages. The ICCA Consortium reiterates our solidarity with the Massaha community and calls on the government of Gabon to live up to its laudable commitments. Read more ▸
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The last stand? Community in Gabon calls on government to halt logging of their sacred forest, a unique and historic initiative
In northeast Gabon, the Kota community of Massaha has sustained their customary lands and sacred forest for generations. They are now seeking formal government recognition and protection against the imminent threat of logging. Read more ▸
Alert: Massaha community in Gabon calls for the protection of their sacred forest against the immediate threat of logging
The community has been protecting and nurturing their sacred forest for generations but it is now at risk of destruction, despite the Gabonese government’s commitment to the High Ambition Coalition for Nature and People. The ICCA Consortium stands in solidarity with the community of Massaha as they call on their government to halt the logging and legally recognize it under existing legislation. Read more ▸
Evolving hunting practices in Gabon: lessons for community-based conservation interventions
Evolving hunting practices in Gabon: lessons for community-based conservation interventions. Walters, G., J. Schleicher, O. Hymas, and L. Coad. 2015. Ecology and Society 20(4):31.… Read more “Evolving hunting practices in Gabon: lessons for community-based conservation interventions” ▸
Enhancing equity in the relationship between protected areas and indigenous and local communities in Central Africa
Enhancing equity in the relationship between protected areas and indigenous and local communities in Central Africa, in the context of global change, by John… Read more “Enhancing equity in the relationship between protected areas and indigenous and local communities in Central Africa” ▸
