A tentative turning point: Recap of UN CBD negotiations in Geneva
We must take stock of the March 2022 negotiations in Geneva to ensure a strong outcome of the next round in Nairobi in June. Read more ▸
We must take stock of the March 2022 negotiations in Geneva to ensure a strong outcome of the next round in Nairobi in June. Read more ▸
Making waves in ocean conservation. Read more ▸
On May 22, we mark the International Day for Biological Diversity at a time when Indigenous Peoples and local communities are still fighting for their rightful place in decisions that affect them and their territories of life. Read more ▸
Join us as we embark on a collective process to reflect on and articulate the ICCA Consortium’s core meaning and reason for being. Read more ▸
The ICCA Consortium stands in solidarity with Indigenous Peoples and local communities who are sustaining their collective lands, waters, and territories of life in the face of immense challenges and calls on decision-makers and funders to support the self-determination of these custodians and the diversification and localization of the conservation industry. Read more ▸
Parties in the upcoming negotiations must align the goals and targets of the post-2020 framework with the self-determined values, visions, and leadership of the Indigenous Peoples and local communities to ensure a healthy and sustainable planet for all. Read more ▸
Dario spent nearly three decades supporting the Indigenous Batak in the Philippines’ island of Palawan. Read more ▸
The professional fisherman and President of Snowchange (ICCA Consortium Member) received the 2021 Tällberg-SNF-Eliasson Global Leadership Prize for bringing together Indigenous and local wisdom and knowledge with western science to address global climate issues. Read more ▸
Some of the many initiatives led by Indigenous Peoples and local communities to address challenges to their knowledge systems and lifeways. Read more ▸
We extend our appreciation and best wishes to Kathia Carrillo as she moves on from the ICCA Consortium’s Secretariat. Read more ▸
We extend our appreciation and best wishes to Thomas Niederberger as he moves on from the ICCA Consortium’s Secretariat. Read more ▸
A new article co-authored by Chief Edwin Ogar from Nigeria, and ICCA Consortium’s Honorary Member Gretta Pecl and Council Member Tero Mustonen urge that if we are to preserve global biodiversity and restore habitats, Indigenous knowledge and western science must work in partnership. Read more ▸
The ICCA Consortium is launching a new initiative on territories of life and community fisheries in freshwater, coastal and marine systems. Building on our Members’ many years of existing experience, it will support community-centric activities at the local, national, regional and global levels in line with our mission and strategic approach. Read more ▸
CICADA, ICCA Consortium Member, launched the first four policy briefs of its series on biocultural diversity in settler state contexts. They identify challenges, explore opportunities, and provide recommendations on: biocultural indicators and the nexus of nature, culture, and well-being; livelihoods, food sovereignty, health, and well-being; information and communications technologies; and territorial defense in extractive contexts. Read more ▸
On International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, Natural Justice (ICCA Consortium Member) launched the third edition of the Living Convention. The Living Convention is a response to this important and often-asked question: “What are the rights of Indigenous peoples, local communities, peasants and their organisations at the international level?” It provides a foundation to ensure people are in a stronger position to understand the law, shape the law and use the law. Read more ▸
This special issue is a great opportunity to present case studies, research findings and various syntheses about inclusivity, with a special focus on the conservation practices and related innovations of local communities and Indigenous peoples. Marc Foggin, guest editor of this issue and Director of ICCA Consortium Member Plateau Perspectives, explains the submission modalities. Read more ▸
This month marks the 10th anniversary of the ICCA Consortium, officially founded on 13 July 2010. We are so grateful to be celebrating together now and we invite our membership, partners and allies to join us in commemorating this important moment for our association and territories of life! Read more ▸
ICCA Consortium Members and Honorary members elevated the voices of Indigenous peoples and local communities in events on small-scale fisheries and ocean governance. Read more ▸
We have joined more than 330 other organisations condemning the continued operation of the mining industry amidst a global pandemic, environmental rollbacks and crackdown on civil society action. Read more ▸
Our membership and allies shared their experiences with community health and wellbeing during the pandemic, underscoring the importance of self-reliance and an intercultural and respectful approach to health. Read more ▸