Self-Strengthening ICCAs – Guidance on a process and resources for custodian indigenous peoples and local communities – draft for use by GSI partners, The ICCA Consortium, March 2017.
Tanzania – Workshop on governance assessment of the protected and conserved area national system
On March 21-22, 2017, was held in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, the first workshop as part of an IUCN-assisted process of assessment and action… Read more “Tanzania – Workshop on governance assessment of the protected and conserved area national system” ▸
Elaboration de plans d’action nationaux pour les APAC en Afrique de l’ouest
L’association casamançaise KABEKA (‘Se concerter pour se prémunir’), avec l’appui du PMF-FEM de Dakar et du Consortium APAC ont organisé à Saint Louis du… 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 !
L’Association KABEKA (KAmalor BE KAfankante — « Se concerter pour se prémunir ») est reconnue légalement en tant qu’association depuis le 3 Décembre 2012.… Read more “Kabeka part à la découverte des APAC au Sénégal !” ▸
Global databases to support ICCAs: a new manual for indigenous peoples and local communities
The ICCA Registry and World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) are two global databases that store information on territories and areas conserved by indigenous… Read more “Global databases to support ICCAs: a new manual for indigenous peoples and local communities” ▸
An appeal for a code of conduct for marine conservation
An appeal for a code of conduct for marine conservation, Nathan J.Bennett, et al., Marine Policy 81, 2017
The project “Montes de Socios” honoured with the Elinor Ostrom Award 2017
Iniciativa Comunales, ICCA Consortium Member The project “Montes de Socios” from the Soria Forestry Association, has been awarded the third Elinor Ostrom Award in the ‘practitioners’ category for their… Read more “The project “Montes de Socios” honoured with the Elinor Ostrom Award 2017” ▸
Open-ended intergovernmental working group on a United Nations declaration on the rights of peasants and other people working in rural areas
From May 12th-19th, 2017, meetings began with the Via Campesina and other organizations or movements of pastoralists, nomads and fishermen. Read more ▸
ICCA Consortium members at the 4th session of the UN working group negotiating a declaration on the rights of peasants (Geneva, 2017)
Meeting dates: 15-19 May 2017 Location: Palais des Nations, Switzerland Event website Press release: “A Declaration Recognizing the Rights of Peasants Is More Important… Read more “ICCA Consortium members at the 4th session of the UN working group negotiating a declaration on the rights of peasants (Geneva, 2017)” ▸
Organization of the ICCA Bolivia Consortium
On May 10, 2017 in the city of Santa Cruz de la Sierra, with the attendance of institutional and honorary members of the ICCA… Read more “Organization of the ICCA Bolivia Consortium” ▸
16th Session of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues
Meeting dates: 24 April-5 May 2017 Location: New York City Event website More info coming soon!
Titling indigenous communities protects forests in the Peruvian Amazon
Titling indigenous communities protects forests in the Peruvian Amazon. By Allen Blackman, Leonardo Corral, Eirivelthon Santos Lima, and Gregory P. Asner (2017) PNAS, 114(16):… Read more “Titling indigenous communities protects forests in the Peruvian Amazon” ▸
Self-Strengthening ICCAs – Guidance on a process and resources for custodian indigenous peoples and local communities
Self-Strengthening ICCAs – Guidance on a process and resources for custodian indigenous peoples and local communities – draft for use by GSI partners, The… Read more “Self-Strengthening ICCAs – Guidance on a process and resources for custodian indigenous peoples and local communities” ▸
The Salween Peace Park : A Place for All Living Things to share Peacefully
On today, 3 March 2017, to celebrate World Wildlife Day, the Karen Environmental and Social Action Network (KESAN) is pleased to release a short… Read more “The Salween Peace Park : A Place for All Living Things to share Peacefully” ▸
The establishment of a community fish conservation zone in Megui-Tavoy District, Karen Statei
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On 5 February 2014, thousands of people in the Kamoethway Area gathered on the bank of the Kamoethway River to conduct the opening ceremony… Read more “The establishment of a community fish conservation zone in Megui-Tavoy District, Karen Statei” ▸
From Battlefields to Refuge: Introducing The Salween Peace Park
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The Salween Peace Park initiative is a collective effort involving over 300 representatives from 23 village tracts in the 3 townships of Mutraw District;… Read more “From Battlefields to Refuge: Introducing The Salween Peace Park” ▸
Stk’emlúpsemc te Secwepemc Nation (SSN) defending its land against Ajax Mine
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Stk’emlúpsemc te Secwepemc Nation (SSN) has recently carried out its own autonomous Environmental Assessment process to consider the proposed Ajax Mine in their territory… Read more “Stk’emlúpsemc te Secwepemc Nation (SSN) defending its land against Ajax Mine” ▸
Two first ICCAs successfully pass the peer-review process developed in Spain for international listing in ICCA Registry and WDPA
By: Sergio Couto, ICCA Consortium regional coordinator for Europe During the last days of April, 30 local community representatives from all around Spain gathered in… Read more “Two first ICCAs successfully pass the peer-review process developed in Spain for international listing in ICCA Registry and WDPA” ▸
The Shuar Arutam People of the Cordillera del Condor
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Emblematic ICCA The Shuar Arutam Village is made up of about ten thousand people organized into forty-seven communities.… Read more “The Shuar Arutam People of the Cordillera del Condor” ▸
Ecuador – Pueblo Shuar Arutam en la Cordillera del Condor
Desde mediados de 2016 escaló el conflicto minero en la comunidad indígena Shuar Arutam de Nankints, en la Cordillera del Condor, Sur de Ecuador.… Read more “Ecuador – Pueblo Shuar Arutam en la Cordillera del Condor” ▸
Supporting ICCAs in Zambia: setting the cornerstones.
March 31st, Lusaka, Zambia – Some 30 participants comprising local community, civil society, government and ICCA Consortium representatives gathered for an ICCA National Workshop… Read more “Supporting ICCAs in Zambia: setting the cornerstones.” ▸
