The Journey to COP15
Learn more about our engagement in the official post-2020 process through the updates below, starting with the most recent. Read more ▸
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What are we advocating for in the post-2020 global biodiversity framework?
The ICCA Consortium has advocated for several critical issues in the post-2020 global biodiversity framework. Learn more about these issues through reports, resources, blogs, and news from our membership and allies worldwide. Read more ▸
Perspectives and experiences of Indigenous Peoples, local communities and their organizations and allies in the global movement for territories of life
Learn more about the diverse perspectives and experiences of Indigenous Peoples and local communities, as well as their supporting organizations and allies, on key issues concerning their territories of life and in the context of the post-2020 global biodiversity framework. Read more ▸
The evidence base for a human rights-based global biodiversity framework
Territories of Life: 2021 Report shows the undeniable role of Indigenous Peoples and local communities in ensuring a healthy planet for all and the urgent actions required to support them Read more ▸
Towards the future Global Biodiversity Framework: ICCA Consortium at UN CBD COP15
In the final stretch of UN negotiations of the post-2020 global biodiversity framework, the time is now to recognize Indigenous Peoples and local communities as central to sustaining the diversity of life on Earth. Read more ▸
Documentary: The situation of Majé Emberá Drua territory of life, as described by the community
A new video documentary shows how the Majé Emberá Druá people in Panama have been affected by development. Despite such injustices, their territory of life continues to be an example of biodiversity conservation and vitality. Read more ▸
Adivasi women’s kitchen gardening in western India: study explores how knowledge on food systems is articulated and shared
A study on Adivasi women’s kitchen gardening in western India highlights women’s expertise and knowledge in household food production, transformation, and consumption. María Villalpando Páez led the study in collaboration with the Kalpavriksh Environmental Action Group (ICCA Consortium Member). Read more ▸
The future of food: the diversity of food sovereignty systems at the local level is the backbone of global food security
World Food Day 2022: ICCA Consortium’s statement of solidarity with Indigenous Peoples and local communities. Read more ▸
Christian Chatelain
Former Technical Advisor for Africa (Until 2024)
Chile: Indigenous Mapuche Williche and artisanal fishing communities join forces to govern and take care of coastal and marine territories of life
In the Aysén region, the latest meeting between the Mapuche Williche People and the local community of small-scale artisanal fishers was held at a critical juncture in which the archipelagic marine ecosystem and those who inhabit it are threatened by salmon aquaculture, overfishing, poverty, and inequity. Read more ▸
Aquilas Koko Ngomo
Former Policy and Advocacy Co-coordinator for Africa (2022-2024)
Central Africa regional coordination team, managed by ANAPAC-RDC
Recap: Indigenous Peoples and local communities at the 2nd Asia Park Congress
Indigenous Peoples and local communities from nine countries in Asia shared their aspirations and recommendations in a preparatory meeting and a forum that led to the launch of the Api-Api Declaration. Read more ▸
Recap of 2022 UN Ocean Conference: the power of collective action and community resilience in the face of local-to-global challenges
The 2022 United Nations Ocean Conference was held in Lisbon, Portugal, from June 27 to July 1, 2022. The ICCA Consortium and several Members and community partners from twelve island and coastal countries attended the conference. Together, we highlighted the self-determined priorities of Indigenous and community custodians of island, coastal and marine territories of life, and of artisanal and small-scale fishers, in a conference that was otherwise focused on status quo approaches to ocean conservation and economic priorities. Read more ▸
The South Asia Community Conserved Areas portal is officially launched
There are innumerable examples around the world of community-based conservation initiatives with unique governance and management systems and the use of traditional knowledge. These efforts have gained recognition on the national level and within global environmental policies, but there is still a huge gap that exists in bringing visibility to Community Conserved Areas (CCAs), especially in the context of South Asia. Read more ▸
UNGA Declaration on the Right to a Clean and Healthy Environment and what this could mean for us in Africa
The UNGA Declaration focuses on tackling the three planetary crisis issues: climate change, pollution, and biodiversity loss. This blog by Natural Justice illustrates how the Declaration recognizes that these threats are interlinked and need to be collectively resolved to ensure the realization of the right to a clean, sustainable and healthy environment. Read more ▸
Community fisheries and the 2022 United Nations Ocean Conference
During the recent United Nations Ocean Conference in Lisbon, Portugal, the ICCA Consortium supported the participation of various Member organizations, fishers, and representatives of Indigenous and local communities. Vivienne Solís Rivera and Marvin Fonseca (CoopeSoliDar R.L, ICCA Consortium Member) recount how participants from Indigenous and local communities made an impact in securing better recognition of their rights and more holistic conservation of the oceans. Read more ▸
Reflections from the 2022 UN Ocean Conference: A long way to go
Many UN member states participating in the UN Ocean Conference still have a long way to go towards recognizing Indigenous Peoples and local communities as part of the solutions to restoring our aquatic ecosystems. Read more ▸
New report on implications of COVID-19 and government recovery plans on Indigenous Peoples’ rights and well-being
Published by Indigenous Peoples Rights International (IPRI) in August 2022, the report features analyses of global trends and national experiences from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (overseen by ICCA Consortium Member ANAPAC-RDC), Brazil, India, and the Philippines. Read more ▸
Post-2020 global biodiversity framework: grassroots consultation on domestic implications in India
Consultation organized by ICCA Consortium Members KRAPAVIS and Kalpavriksh delves into communities’ concerns with protected areas, potential implications of draft global targets on area-based conservation, and domestic legal tools and locally determined strategies to strengthen community rights in this context. Read more ▸
Alert: ICCA Consortium condemns the red-tagging, harassment and abduction of Indigenous defender Stephen Tauli in the Philippines
Stephen (“Steve”) Tauli – a staunch defender of the Indigenous Cordillera Peoples in the Philippines – was abducted on 20 August 2022 by armed men believed to be state security forces and found alive more than 24 hours later. Read more ▸
