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Protected Areas in the Congo Basin: Failing People and Biodiversity?
By: Aili Pyhälä, Ana Osuna Orozco and Simon Counsell, the Rainforest Foundation UK A new report on the effectiveness and impacts of the protected… Read more “Protected Areas in the Congo Basin: Failing People and Biodiversity?” ▸
Celebrating African Rural Women: Custodians of Seed, Food & Traditional Knowledge for Climate Change Resilience
At a time when Africa most needs it, the vast wealth of farmer’s knowledge that sustains the diversity of the continent’s crops, wild foods,… Read more “Celebrating African Rural Women: Custodians of Seed, Food & Traditional Knowledge for Climate Change Resilience” ▸
African custodians call for recognition and protection of sacred natural sites and customary governance
Indigenous custodians from Benin, Uganda, Kenya and Ethiopia have released a powerful statement outlining the importance of sacred natural sites and governance systems. It forms… Read more “African custodians call for recognition and protection of sacred natural sites and customary governance” ▸
Les Membres du Consortium APAC en action en Centrafrique
Par: Joseph Itongwa, Coordonnateur du Consortium APAC pour les écosystèmes forestiers d’Afrique Centrale, Directeur Exécutif de l’Alliance Nationale d’Appui et de Promotion des Aires … Read more “Les Membres du Consortium APAC en action en Centrafrique” ▸
Aires conservées autochtones et communautaires au Maroc : les agdals
Par: Mohamed Alifriqui, Professeur à l’Université de Marrakech, Coordinateur du Consortium APAC pour le Maghreb Les agdals (appelés également dans certaines régions el ghorm… Read more “Aires conservées autochtones et communautaires au Maroc : les agdals” ▸
Support the struggle of the Consortium’s member Ekuri Initiative to prevent the destruction of their community forest to develop a dubiously useful “super-highway”!
Follow their action in the dedicated website: Save Ekuri Forest! The ICCA Consortium has written (February 29, 2016) to top national authorities in Nigeria… Read more “Support the struggle of the Consortium’s member Ekuri Initiative to prevent the destruction of their community forest to develop a dubiously useful “super-highway”!” ▸
ICCA Knowledge Sharing & Capacity-building Event in East and Southern Africa
Namushasha River Lodge, Namibia, 14-19 February 2016 Please find here the overall report.
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” ▸
AFRICA – Report on critical cases and issues from Anglophone Africa in support of a Solidarity Fund for Defenders of the Commons and ICCAs.
Report made by Kanyinke Sena, 2015
ICCAs featured in CBD Technical Workshop on Ecosystem-based Approaches to Climate Change Adaptation and Disaster Risk Reduction
ICCAs featured in CBD Technical Workshop on Ecosystem-based Approaches to Climate Change Adaptation and Disaster Risk Reduction Meeting dates: 28 September-2 October 2015 Location:… Read more “ICCAs featured in CBD Technical Workshop on Ecosystem-based Approaches to Climate Change Adaptation and Disaster Risk Reduction” ▸
Partage des connaissances et renforcement des capacités pour les APACs au Madagascar
Du 13 au 17 Septembre 2015, plus de soixante treize personnes se sont rassemblées à Mantasoa et Andasibe, à l’Est d’Antananarivo, région d’Analamanga, pour… Read more “Partage des connaissances et renforcement des capacités pour les APACs au Madagascar” ▸
Atelier de Partage des connaissances et de renforcement des capacités sur les APAC à Madagascar
Atelier à Mantasoa, Terrain à Andasibe, Restitution à Antananarivo, Madagascar, 13-17 Septembre 2015 Du 13 au 17 Septembre 2015, plus de soixante treize personnes… Read more “Atelier de Partage des connaissances et de renforcement des capacités sur les APAC à Madagascar” ▸
ICCA Consortium members at the 14th FAO World Forestry Congress: “Forests and People: Investing in a Sustainable Future” (Durban, 2015)
Theme: ICCAs and Sustainable Development Policy Meeting dates: 7-11 September 2015 Location: Durban, South Africa More information: FAO/ and IISD
Modélisation participative en 3D au Madagascar et célébration du « Prix d’Excellence en Conservation » pour le travail d’un membre du Consortium en RDC
Par: Dominique Bikaba, Strong Roots et membre du Comité directeur du Consortium APAC Le Centre technique de coopération agricole et rurale CTA vient d’accorder… Read more “Modélisation participative en 3D au Madagascar et célébration du « Prix d’Excellence en Conservation » pour le travail d’un membre du Consortium en RDC” ▸
APAC au Sénégal: brève mais intense mission d’interaction et d’appui vers un réseau national d’APAC au Sénégal
Par: Salatou Sambou, Coordonnateur du Consortium APAC pour les zones marines côtières en Afrique de l’Ouest, Depuis la reconnaissance légale de Kawawana, l’APAC pionnière… Read more “APAC au Sénégal: brève mais intense mission d’interaction et d’appui vers un réseau national d’APAC au Sénégal” ▸
A week in Zambia—opportunities, challenges and glimpses of work ahead
By: Mordecai O. Ogada, ICCA Consortium Coordinator for Eastern Africa and Grazia Borrini-Feyerabend, ICCA Consortium Global Coordinator A short field visit and a half… Read more “A week in Zambia—opportunities, challenges and glimpses of work ahead” ▸
Kenya
Dzombo Kaya, Kenya Jibana-Pangani Kaya, Kenya Kalama Conservancy, Kenya Lekurruki Conservancy, Kenya Loima Forest, Kenya Loita Forest, Kenya Melako Conservancy, Kenya N’gwesi Conservancy, Kenya… Read more “Kenya” ▸
Madagascar
Fokontany Etrobeke Commune Ampanihy, Madagascar – (in French)
Tanzania
Angai Forest, Tanzania Chambogo Forest, Tanzania Duru-Haitemba Forest, Tanzania Emboreet, Tanzania Kleins Camp, Tanzania Mgori Forest, Tanzania Mmeta Sacred Grove, Tanzania Selela Forest, Tanzania… Read more “Tanzania” ▸
