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Virtual Is the New Normal as ICCA Southeast Asia Holds 2nd Regional Assembly
Members, Honorary members, and partners from across Southeast Asia took to cyberspace for the 2nd Southeast Asia Regional Assembly from 1-4 June 2020. The regional council members and regional representation in the ICCA Consortium’s global Council were designated and the route forward for the region was collectively decided. Read more ▸
A Photographic Journey: the Tsum Territory of Life in Nepal, Himalaya
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Concluding a collective process spanning five years, this photo story presents the Tsum territory of life, highlighting its institutions and practices of biocultural conservation, as well as the external and internal threats to the land, and the responses of the Tsumba people, guided by their determination to sustain their territory for current and future generations. Read more ▸
100 Years of Declaring Non-Violence in the Tsumba Territory of Life in the Nepalese Himalaya
The Indigenous Tsumba people of the sacred Tsum Valley (Nepal) will reaffirm their collective commitment to the conservation of nature and culture during a cultural Shyagya festival, celebrating the centennial of their commitment to non-violence. Sudeep Jana Thing, ICCA Consortium Council Member, tells us more about this coming event. Read more ▸
First ICCA Consortium South Asia Regional Assembly Traces the Way Forward for the South Asia Network
South Asia’s first Regional Assembly gathered Members and Honorary members and partners of the Consortium from India, Nepal and Bangladesh, in Rajasthan, Northern India to share experiences and define a way forward for community conservation in the region. Among these were the creation of seven thematic groups which listed immediate action points. Read more ▸
In Defense of Human Rights: A Monitoring Report on Land Conflicts in Six Asian Countries
These monitoring reports were prepared, by ANGOC, an ICCA Consortium Member, in six Asian countries to understand the nature, causes, and impacts of land and resource conflicts, and to highlight the human rights issues intertwined with them. Read more ▸
Sherpa Cultural and Ecological Reflections
Sherpa, Tenzing Tashi. 2018. Sherpa Cultural and Ecological Reflections. Kathmandu: Khumbu Sherpa Culture Conservation Society (KSCCS). Sherpa Cultural and Ecological Reflections by Tenzing Tashi… Read more “Sherpa Cultural and Ecological Reflections” ▸
The Politics of Conservation: Sonaha, Riverscape in the Bardia National Park and Buffer Zone, Nepal
The Politics of Conservation: Sonaha, Riverscape in the Bardia National Park and Buffer Zone, Nepal. Sudeep Jana Thing, Roy Jones and Christina Birdsall Jones… Read more “The Politics of Conservation: Sonaha, Riverscape in the Bardia National Park and Buffer Zone, Nepal” ▸
The Role of Sherpa Culture in Nature Conservation
By: Tenzing Tashi Sherpa, ed. Khumbu Sherpa Culture Conservation Society (KSCCS), 2016 The Role of Sherpa Culture in Nature Conservation, by Tenzing Tashi Sherpa… Read more “The Role of Sherpa Culture in Nature Conservation” ▸
The role of Sherpa culture in nature conservation
By: Tenzing Tashi Sherpa, ed. Khumbu Sherpa Culture Conservation Society (KSCCS), 2016 The Role of Sherpa Culture in Nature Conservation, by Tenzing Tashi Sherpa… Read more “The role of Sherpa culture in nature conservation” ▸
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The Earthquake and further jeopardy to ICCAs in Nepal
By: Jailab Rai, Honorary member of the ICCA Consortium, Researcher for Forest Action Nepal and Lecturer at the Anthropology Department, Tribhucan University, Nepal The… Read more “The Earthquake and further jeopardy to ICCAs in Nepal” ▸
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Nepal: The ICCA Story of the Pungmo Indigenous Community
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This people is living in one of the most remote area of Nepal, and throughout the video, they explain with a lot of clarity… Read more “Nepal: The ICCA Story of the Pungmo Indigenous Community” ▸
Sherpa Program Supports ICCAs in the Mt. Everest Region of Nepal
By: Stan Stevens, ICCA Consortium The Khumbu Sherpa Culture Conservation Society (KSCCS), headed by Tenzing Tashi Sherpa (coordinator of the ICCA Network Nepal), has been… Read more “Sherpa Program Supports ICCAs in the Mt. Everest Region of Nepal” ▸
South Asian ICCAs are getting connected!
By: Neema Pathak Broome, Regional Coordinator for South Asia & China Kalpavriksh, in collaboration with the ICCA Consortium and the Foundation for Ecological Security… Read more “South Asian ICCAs are getting connected!” ▸
Second Meeting on the Asia Regional Initiative on Biocultural Community Protocols Held in India
By: Holly Shrumm, International Policy Assistant / Natural Justice (Member) From 18-20 February at the Srishti School of Art, Design and Technology in Bangalore,… Read more “Second Meeting on the Asia Regional Initiative on Biocultural Community Protocols Held in India” ▸
Philippine ICCAs & International Engagements
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” ▸
The 4th ICCA Network Nepal National Gathering, Kathmandu, Nepal, 17 – 18 December
Life is not always easy for ICCA advocates! The gathering witnessed many heated debates surrounding ICCAs in Nepal! ICCA Consortium members, ICCA Network Nepal… Read more “The 4th ICCA Network Nepal National Gathering, Kathmandu, Nepal, 17 – 18 December” ▸
