ICCAs in Africa –
ICCAs in Africa—situations, perspectives and elements of an action plan for 2018 and beyond – Download the report (ENG) This one-day event was organised… Read more “ICCAs in Africa –” ▸
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Reviving millets, reconnecting to cultures
By: Aman Singh (Consortium Council member) and Pratibha Sisodia Farmers of Kerwawal Panchayat in Rajasthan found that by reviving bajra based cropping systems, their… Read more “Reviving millets, reconnecting to cultures” ▸
Recognising the Real Conflict? The Eldoret Dialogue on Human Rights and Conservation. A Personal Perspective
Over four intense days, representatives from communities, conservation, human rights and government engaged in a Global Dialogue on Human Rights and Biodiversity Conservation. Held… Read more “Recognising the Real Conflict? The Eldoret Dialogue on Human Rights and Conservation. A Personal Perspective” ▸
Fisherwomen learning exchange gathering in Costa Rica
Women play a crucial role in small scale fishing in oceans, rivers and mangroves. In November 2017, fisherwomen from different parts of Costa Rica shared their knowledge and experiences of good practices in sustainable fishing and on related subjects such as land tenure, climate change, invasive species, culture, decent work and health, among others. Read more ▸
Radio Program Guide on the UNDRIP
Asia Indigenous Peoples Pact (AIPP) believes that media has an important role to play in the promotion and protection of indigenous peoples’ rights as well as their inclusive participation in decision making and social equity. Read more ▸
Coastal communities and small-scale fishers in South Africa voice their concerns about the exploitation of the ocean economy on World Fisheries Day
OUR OCEANS AND OUR COASTS ARE NOT FOR SALE! This is one of the messages coming from small-scale fishing and coastal communities in South Africa who are voicing their concerns about the government’s approach to Marine Spatial Planning and the exploitation of marine and ocean resources. Read more ▸
Exploring the African Traditional Belief Systems in Natural Resource Conservation and Management in Ghana
Abstract The aim of this paper was to discover how taboos and totems as belief systems have been used successfully to promote natural resource… Read more “Exploring the African Traditional Belief Systems in Natural Resource Conservation and Management in Ghana” ▸
Tanzania – After a long struggle, Loliondo Game Controlled Area project is cancelled
After a long battle for land rights, grazing rights, the government of Tanzania has cancelled the hunting license of OBC in Loliondo! Read more ▸
Food Sovereignty matters in both Europe and Central Asia!
By: Iris Beneš, Brod Ecological Society (BED), ICCA Consortium member and Rodion Sulyandziga, Centre for Support of Indigenous Peoples of the North More than 500… Read more “Food Sovereignty matters in both Europe and Central Asia!” ▸
Comienza fase de ejecución de la Iniciativa Global de Apoyo a los TICCA en Colombia
Por: Carolina Amaya, punto focal en Colombia para el Consorcio TICCA, y directora científica y editora general del CEMI (miembro del Consorcio TICCA) En… Read more “Comienza fase de ejecución de la Iniciativa Global de Apoyo a los TICCA en Colombia” ▸
Supporting ICCAs in Zambia: setting the cornerstones
By: Vincent Ziba, Regional Coordinator for East and Southern Africa In March 2017, some 30 participants in representation of local communities, civil society, government… Read more “Supporting ICCAs in Zambia: setting the cornerstones” ▸
Elaboration de plans d’action nationaux pour les APAC en Afrique de l’Ouest
Par: Christian Chatelain, co-coordinateur pour l’Afrique francophone L’association casamançaise KABEKA, avec l’appui du PMF-FEM de Dakar et du Consortium APAC ont organisé à Saint… Read more “Elaboration de plans d’action nationaux pour les APAC en Afrique de l’Ouest” ▸
Kabeka part à la découverte des APAC au Sénégal !
Par: Salatou Sambou, Coordinateur pour les écosystèmes marins et côtiers en Afrique de l’ouest L’Association KABEKA (KAmalor BE KAfankante — « Se concerter pour… Read more “Kabeka part à la découverte des APAC au Sénégal !” ▸
Les APAC au Burkina Faso : se préparer à la création d’une organisation nationale
Par: Alexis Kaboré, Président de l’Association NatuDev, Coordinateur du Consortium APAC pour le Sahel et Christian Chatelain, Coordinateur du Consortium pour l’Afrique francophone Au… Read more “Les APAC au Burkina Faso : se préparer à la création d’une organisation nationale” ▸
Indigenous Circle of Experts (ICE) core group sets off a series of gatherings in Canada
The Indigenous Circle of Experts (ICE) core group held its first meeting to organise the Pathway to Canada towards meeting Aichi Target 11: reaching 17% of… Read more “Indigenous Circle of Experts (ICE) core group sets off a series of gatherings in Canada” ▸
Oil palm debate – tackling four “myths”
By: Dr. Denis Ruysschaert, Vice-president SWISSAID Genève, and researcher associate at Biose Department, University Liège Debates are passionate around oil palm. On one side, pro… Read more “Oil palm debate – tackling four “myths”” ▸
A brief introduction to ‘Other Effective Area-based Conservation Measures’
By: Harry Jonas (Natural Justice) and Nigel Dudley (Equilibrium Research), Members of the IUCN WCPA Task Force on OECMs International and state approaches to… Read more “A brief introduction to ‘Other Effective Area-based Conservation Measures’” ▸
Pura Pesca – nuevo documental en Costa Rica
Por: Association Terres de Cultures, Miembro del Consorcio TICCA y CoopeSoliDar R.L Pura Pesca es un documental de la asociación francesa Terres de Cultures… Read more “Pura Pesca – nuevo documental en Costa Rica” ▸
Relatora ONU recibe informe preliminar de Evaluación de Impacto en DDHH de proyectos mineros canadienses en territorio diaguita huascoaltino
En el marco del seminario sobre consulta, consentimiento y gobernanza indígena de recursos naturales que se realiza en Thunder Bay, Canadá, con la asistencia… Read more “Relatora ONU recibe informe preliminar de Evaluación de Impacto en DDHH de proyectos mineros canadienses en territorio diaguita huascoaltino” ▸
Cambodia: communities in protracted struggle against Chinese sugar companies’ land grab
By: CNA, Ponlok Khmer, GRAIN, CIYA and AIPP A new joint report from Community Network in Action (CNA), Ponlok Khmer, GRAIN, Cambodia Indigenous Youth Association (CIYA), and… Read more “Cambodia: communities in protracted struggle against Chinese sugar companies’ land grab” ▸
