Mapping the Coastal Commons in Chennai, India
Mapping the Coastal Commons in Chennai, India, M. Kumar et al., vol XLIX no 48 EPW Economic & Political Weekly, November 29, 2014
Asia
The Philippines – Halt oil palm rush in Palawan “Man & Biosphere reserve”
This alert is the development of our previous alert in Palawan. The proposal to convert 8 million hectares of Philippine soil into oil palm… Read more “The Philippines – Halt oil palm rush in Palawan “Man & Biosphere reserve”” ▸
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” ▸
The Second National Conference on Indigenous Peoples’ and Local Communities’ Conserved Areas and Territories (ICCA) 21-22 October 2014, Manila
The conference aimed at further advancing the recognition and role of Indigenous Peoples (IPs) in biodiversity conservation, strengthening of traditional governance systems, forging stronger… Read more “The Second National Conference on Indigenous Peoples’ and Local Communities’ Conserved Areas and Territories (ICCA) 21-22 October 2014, Manila” ▸
Regional workshops on “National governance and management arrangements of protected areas through participatory approaches in Iran”
By: Mina Esteghamat, Regional Coordinator for West and Central Asia (CENESTA) Under the government action for the implementation of national management plans of protected areas,… Read more “Regional workshops on “National governance and management arrangements of protected areas through participatory approaches in Iran”” ▸
Re-empowerment of indigenous peoples and local communities towards biodiversity conservation and achieving sustainable livelihoods in coastal and marine ICCAs in Iran
By: Centre for Sustainable Management and Environment (CENESTA), Member of the ICCA Consortium A multi-stakeholder workshop was organised by Cenesta on the role of ICCAs… Read more “Re-empowerment of indigenous peoples and local communities towards biodiversity conservation and achieving sustainable livelihoods in coastal and marine ICCAs in Iran” ▸
Consultation meeting of CCAs in Nagaland, India
By: FES Member of the ICCA Consortium A consultation meeting of Community Conserved Areas (CCAs) of Nagaland (India) was held September 23 at Zonal… Read more “Consultation meeting of CCAs in Nagaland, India” ▸
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” ▸
The ICCA Consortium at the CBD COP 12
The ICCA Consortium has been represented by ten delegates (members of the steering committee, honorary members and representatives of members) at the Twelfth meeting… Read more “The ICCA Consortium at the CBD COP 12” ▸
Cambodia: We don’t need a hydropower dam – a Photo Story by the Bunong community of Kbal Romeas village
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In the northeast of Cambodia, the Bunong community of Kbal Romeas village lives a simple but happy life thanks to their rice fields, vegetable… Read more “Cambodia: We don’t need a hydropower dam – a Photo Story by the Bunong community of Kbal Romeas village” ▸
Participatory approaches to governing and managing protected areas: international obligations and the situation in Iran
By: Mina Esteghamat, ICCA Consortium Regional Coordinator for West and Central Asia Over the past two decades, protected areas have increased in number and extent… Read more “Participatory approaches to governing and managing protected areas: international obligations and the situation in Iran” ▸
A key moment for ICCAs in China: Second and third meeting of the ICCA-China group
By: Dr. Yuxin Hou, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, NGO Research Centre, School of Public Policy and Management, Tsinghua University; and member of the ICCA-China Group (Honorary… Read more “A key moment for ICCAs in China: Second and third meeting of the ICCA-China group” ▸
Restoration and management of ICCAs through biodiversity conservation in the territory of the Taklé tribe, Shahsevan confederacy
By: Mina Esteqamat and Morvarid Kamali, Centre for Sustainable Development and Environment (Member) The Taklé tribe, one of the 32 tribes of the Shahsevan… Read more “Restoration and management of ICCAs through biodiversity conservation in the territory of the Taklé tribe, Shahsevan confederacy” ▸
Philippines: after typhoon Haiyan, relief drive stepped up for Coron Island
By: Giovanni Reyes, KASAPI (Member) The aid drive for the iconic ICCA in Coron Island mounted by the Koalisyon ng mga Katutubo at Samahan… Read more “Philippines: after typhoon Haiyan, relief drive stepped up for Coron Island” ▸
ICCAs as an advocacy avenue for customary forest rights in Indonesia
By: Natasaya Muliandari, Non Timber Forest Products Exchange Programme for South and Southeast Asia (NTFP-EP) (Member) On their very first event, the Working Group… Read more “ICCAs as an advocacy avenue for customary forest rights in Indonesia” ▸
The Palawan Oil Palm Geotagged Report
The Palawan Oil Palm Geotagged Report 2013 Part 1 Part 2
A one-day workshop and a Working Group on ICCAs in Beijing, China on December 14, 2013
A one-day workshop fully dedicated to ICCAs took place in Beijing on December 14, 2013 as closing feature of a three-day capacity building event… Read more “A one-day workshop and a Working Group on ICCAs in Beijing, China on December 14, 2013” ▸
ICCA Consortium at Asia Parks Congress (APC) Sendai, Japan, 13-18 November 2013
Participating at the first Asia Parks Congress, the Consortium organized side events on of “Protected Areas and ICCAs” and “Threats and Challenges to ICCAs”.… Read more “ICCA Consortium at Asia Parks Congress (APC) Sendai, Japan, 13-18 November 2013” ▸
Growing recognition of ICCAs in Iran
By: Morvarid Kamali, Cenesta (Member) The history of conservation and sustainable use in many parts of the world is much older than government-managed protected… Read more “Growing recognition of ICCAs in Iran” ▸
Proclamation of Mt. Kitanglad (The Philippines) as an ICCA
By: Datu Migketay Victorino L. Saway, Talaandig Elder (Honorary Member) The efforts of the Talaandig, Bukidnon, Higaonon and Manobo tribes have been focused on… Read more “Proclamation of Mt. Kitanglad (The Philippines) as an ICCA” ▸
