In Malaysia, despite long- standing problems and complaints of the indigenous peoples affected by Bakun Dam, and without the free, prior, and informed consent of local populations, the government is planning to build another such project: Papar Dam. In this article, ICCA Consortium Member SAVE Rivers reports on the situation. Read more ▸
As part of the ICCA Global Support Initiative, together with the ICCA Consortium and Natural Justice, the UNDP GEF SGP conducted analyses to evaluate the impacts and opportunities of laws, policies and institutional frameworks on ICCAs at the national level in several countries. Read more ▸
A multi-stakeholder workshop organized by PACOS Trust and SGP-Malaysia called for more support for communities’ self-strengthening efforts, the establishment of a national ICCA working group and the development of a dedicated law on ICCAs—Territories of Life. Read more ▸
Indigenous peoples’ organisations from across Malaysia gathered for a full-day seminar on ICCAs on 8 August 2018 in Bau, Sarawak. Unique to different Indigenous peoples in the three regions of Malaysia, terms such as Pemakai Menua, Pulau Galau, Gompi Guno and Ingaladan represent sophisticated systems of Indigenous customary laws and practices that enable the respective communities to live in harmony with their traditional territories. Read more ▸
The Regional Assembly of the ICCA Consortium Southeast Asia and West Austronesia regions was held in Palangkaraya, Central Kalimantan, Indonesia, on August 1-4, 2018. Read more ▸
Five Indigenous communities in Sabah have been documenting their community protocols on adat and their ICCAs and engaging with High Court judges and native lawyers to improve recognition of these protocols in both court systems They presented them in front of Chief Judge of Sabah and Sarawak, and the chairman of the Native Laws, Materials and Cases Committee. Read more ▸
Borneo is the third largest island in the world. It holds some of the oldest and most precious ecosystems on the planet and is… Read more “Sunset Over Selungo” ▸
Former Council member with special responsibility for South East Asia (2016-2019)
Former Regional representative for Southeast Asia (2020-2022)
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By: Junia Anilik, Partners of Community Organisations in Sabah (PACOS Trust) On 17 February 2016, a workshop was held in Kota Kinabalu (Sabah, Malaysia)… Read more “Promoting ‘Tagal Hutan’ to conserve traditional indigenous practices in Sabah, Malaysia” ▸
By Giovanni B. Reyes, Secretary, Philippine ICCA Consortium & Secretary General, KASAPI (Member) What is significant about our international engagements the last two years… Read more “Philippine ICCAs & International Engagements” ▸
No 15 Malaysia Malaysia has a multi-cultural population, partly a legacy of its strategic location as a trading center between east and west, and… Read more “Legal Review No 15 Malaysia” ▸
Community Conserved Areas in Southeast Asia, by Maurizio Farhan Ferrari, December 15, 2002 Part 1 Part 2
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