Asia
ICCAs in Southeast Asia July – September 2020 Quarterly Snapshot
A Snapshot of our Members’ recent activities in Southeast Asia to defend, document, and sustain the Indigenous peoples’ and local communities’ territories of life. Read more ▸
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New map reveals abuse of local communities in India’s protected areas
Thematic EJAtlas map on protected areas in India reveals how the strict wildlife policies have undermined the rights of indigenous and local communities. Read more ▸
Wetlands and fishing communities of India in the spotlight
‘Community Conserved Areas in South Asia’ webinar series highlights successful efforts by traditional fishing communities to protect wetland biodiversity and sustain livelihoods. Read more ▸
Indigenous peoples in Taiwan make progress towards self-determination
Plans for Indigenous Peoples’ Confederate Autonomous Government in Taiwan make progress. Leaders recently have set-up institutional process for self-determination. Read more ▸
Philippines: Insights from webinar on Indigenous peoples in conservation
Speakers urged the government of the Philippines to make the ICCA Bill into law. They highlighted the necessity of scaling up technical assistance and financial mechanisms to support Indigenous peoples’ contribution to biodiversity protection and climate change mitigation. Read more ▸
PACOS Response to COVID-19 Pandemic in Malaysia
In Malaysia, Consortium Member PACOS Trust is supporting isolated Indigenous communities as they face the COVID-19 crisis. Anne Lasimbang tells us which strategies they have employed to date, and how they plan to move forward during the recovery phase. Read more ▸
How is the Indigenous Obu Manuvu Community Facing the COVID-19 Crisis in the Philippines?
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The Indigenous Obu Manuvu community of Davao City on Mindanao Island, Philippines owns over 13,000 hectares of ancestral forests. By engaging the Obu Manuvu “Pusaka” cosmology, they manage these ancestral forests as an ICCA to benefit biodiversity, regional economy and, more importantly their well-being and culture. This video highlights the value of their historical experiences with epidemics and how their time-tested adaptations helped them cope. Read more ▸
Congratulations to the 2020 Equator Prize Winners!
We extend our heartfelt congratulations to all the winners — including the five Indigenous peoples and communities who are affiliated with the ICCA Consortium membership. Read more ▸
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 ▸
Tanawthari Landscape of Life: a Community-led alternative to top-down conservation
The Tanawthari Landscape of Life protects the rich biodiversity of the Tanintharyi region in Myanmar with the power of Indigenous peoples’ knowledge. Read more ▸
Second South East Asia Regional Assembly from 1-4 June
The gathering provides an online venue for sharing and learning from each other about the territories of life in the region. This year’s gathering has the further aim of continuing the ICCA Consortium’s regionalisation process in Southeast Asia. Check the programme! Read more ▸
COVID-19 Places Iran’s Nomadic Pastoralists at a Crossroads
Nomadic pastoralists in Iran play an important role in national food security and sovereignty. Since the arrival of COVID-19, they have been deeply concerned about the impact that the pandemic is likely to have on their society and way of life. UNINOMAD, ICCA Consortium Member, outlined its members’ concerns and proposed solutions in a letter sent to key national authorities on 10 March 2020. Read more ▸
Neema Pathak-Broome
International Policy Coordinator
