The 22nd General Assembly Strengthens Shared Direction for the Year Ahead
Members approve the 2026 Global Action Plan, advance governance reforms, and elect new regional leadership to defend territories of life. Read more ▸
Events organised or co-organised by the consortium
The 22nd General Assembly (Online)
The ICCA Consortium’s 22nd General Assembly (GA) will convene virtually across four sessions in May and June 2026, bringing together members and honorary members from across territories of life worldwide. Read more ▸
Recap of the 2nd Mesoamerican Subregional Assembly
Members, honorary members, and allies from the Mesoamerican subregion gathered in Guatemala City from February 6 to 7 to discuss priorities for 2026. They also analyzed the current situation across Mesoamerican countries and explored potential advocacy actions related to the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, particularly the recognition of Indigenous and Traditional Territories to help achieve Target 3. Read more ▸
Recap of the 4th European Regional Assembly of ICCA Consortium
The main objectives of the assembly were to present the 2026-28 ICCA Consortium European Strategic Plan and Action Plan, and to discuss the next council member from Europe. Read more ▸
Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities at CBD SB8j-1
Recap and reflections Read more ▸
Recap: Conversation on Indigenous knowledge, Artificial Intelligence, and funding and financing for territories of life
Members and allies of the ICCA Consortium commemorate the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples 2025. Read more ▸
Regional coordination and solidarity with the Commons is an urgent need, third European Assembly of the ICCA Consortium highlights
A European Coordination Team is now established, with representatives from Spain, Italy, Montenegro, Romania, Croatia, Greece, and France tasked with strengthening cross-border collaboration. Read more ▸
Fourth Regional Assembly in Africa: collective appropriation and prospects for strengthening the resilience of ICCAs-territories of life
The Assembly gathered Member organizations, coordinators, Council representatives, focal points and Honorary Members from five different regions: North Africa, West Africa, Madagascar and the Indian Ocean Islands, East Africa and the Horn of Africa, as well as Central Africa. Read more ▸
ICCA Consortium Southeast Asia reunites for 6th Regional Assembly
The assembly served as a space for reconnection, reaffirmation, and renewal for the ICCAs – territories of life in Southeast Asia — highlighting the meaningful path of regionalization for the Consortium, grounded in solidarity among Indigenous Peoples, Local Communities, and allied organizations in the defense of our territories of life. Read more ▸
ICCA Consortium at the 2025 United Nations Ocean Conference
From June 9 to 13, 2025, an ICCA Consortium delegation will participate in the 2025 UN Ocean Conference in Nice, France. Here, you will find relevant resources, policy positions, and event information. It will be updated regularly. Read more ▸
The 21st General Assembly (online)
The 21st General Assembly (GA) of the ICCA Consortium will be convened virtually on Tuesday, May 27, Thursday, May 29, Tuesday, June 24, and Thursday, June 26, 2025, from 12:00 to 14:00 UTC daily. Read more ▸
Recap of the ICCA Consortium’s 2024 In-Person Meeting
The discussions and debates in the meeting clarified the Consortium’s path forward, positioning it better to address the challenges faced by Indigenous Peoples and local communities. Read more ▸
The ICCA Consortium holds its 20th General Assembly online
The General Assembly is the association’s highest governance body and is a crucial opportunity to renew and further strengthen our organization Read more ▸
Regional Assembly discusses Southeast Asia registry and fund for ICCAs—territories of life
The fifth regional assembly of the ICCA Consortium Southeast Asia took place on March 8, 2024, in Subic, Philippines. Read more ▸
Preparing for the 20th General Assembly (online)
The 20th General Assembly (GA) of the ICCA Consortium will be convened virtually on Tuesday, June 4, Thursday, June 6, Tuesday, June 25, and Thursday, June 27, 2024, from 12:00 to 14:30 UTC daily. Read more ▸
FIDEPE celebrates the first Africa Protected and Conserved Areas Day in Cameroon
In Bafoussam, Cameroon, several activities were organized to celebrate this Day under the theme of “Harmony between man and nature: community conservation, an opportunity for biodiversity”. Read more ▸
The second European Regional Assembly of the ICCA Consortium envisions expanding membership and establishing a regional technical unit
The assembly discussed at length how to make the European territories of life more visible within the relevant legal and policy frameworks. The participants also recommended establishing national-level networks and networks of territories of life linking communities speaking the same mother tongue. Read more ▸
The ICCA Consortium holds its 19th General Assembly online, the first with staggered approach
More than 200 people, including representatives of more than 100 Member organizations, participated in the ICCA Consortium’s 19th General Assembly, which was held over four sessions in as many months. The Assembly learned about key aspects of the work carried out in 2022 and took several important decisions for the future of the association. Members and Honorary members also participated in a series of optional membership engagement events on diverse topics. Read more ▸
Celebrating the diversity of life: a social-cultural exchange
To commemorate the end of the 2023 General Assembly, we held an informal space for Members and Honorary members to share songs, stories, videos and more from territories of life around the world. Enjoy the highlights! Read more ▸
