We offer links to the key publications on ICCAs produced by the ICCA Consortium, and/or by its members.
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” ▸
A review of basic concepts and terms on governance of protected and conserved areas: Primer on Governance for Protected and Conserved Areas
Governance of Protected Areas: From understanding to action: IUCN Best Practice Protected Area Guidelines No.20 This publication is an important tool to help enhance… Read more “IUCN Best Practice Protected Area Guidelines No.20” ▸
Bio-cultural diversity conserved by Indigenous peoples and local communities: examples and Analysis (Companion document to IUCN/CEESP Briefing note No. 10, 2010). References with hotlinks… Read more “Bio-cultural diversity conserved by Indigenous peoples and local communities: examples and Analysis” ▸
“Governance for the Conservation of Nature”, Chapter 7 in: Protected Area Governance and Management, edited by Graeme L. Worboys, Michael Lockwood, Ashish Kothari, Sue Feary… Read more “Governance for the Conservation of Nature” ▸
Together with GIZ (the German International Development Agency), UNDP GEF SGP, the IUCN Global Protected Area Programme and the Secretariat of the Convention on… Read more “The Heart of a Stream – three movies on governance for the conservation of nature” ▸
ICCA Legal Review series: An Analysis of International Law, National Legislation, Judgements, and Institutions as they Interrelate with Territories and Areas Conserved by Indigenous… Read more “ICCA Legal Review series” ▸
This ICCA Consortium Policy Brief highlights and documents how significant are the contribution ICCAs—territories of life to the food sovereignty of the peoples and communities themselves. Movements that foster food sovereignty throughout the world may find it advantageous to engage in knowledge sharing and enhanced mutual support. Read more ▸
The term ‘inclusive conservation’ has recently been adopted by the Global Environment Facility (GEF) in its 2018-2020 programme for biodiversity financing. In this context, the ICCA Consortium proposes a definition of ‘inclusive conservation’ and specific recommendations for legislators, policy makers and other conservation actors willing to pursue it. Read more ▸
En una perspectiva estratégica de acción para contribuir al autoconocimiento que coadyuve el fortalecimiento, la restauración y la protección en los TICCA de Bolivia, se orientó al desarrollo de herramientas de gestión que permitan el monitoreo por parte de los mismos pueblos locales, de las funciones y servicios ecosistémicos, que conduzcan a la auto-observación y auto-reflexión, en el propósito de fortalecer sus búsquedas y caminos hacia el buen vivir, haciendo frente a las presiones del desarrollo extractivista. Read more ▸
ICCAs and Overlapping Protected Areas: Fostering Conservation Synergies and Social Reconciliation. Policy Brief of the ICCA Consortium, Issue No.4, ICCA Consortium. Stevens, S., T.… Read more “ICCA Consortium Policy Brief no 4” ▸
In cooperation with the ICCA Consortium, UNEP WCMC and UNDP GEF SGP have produced a Toolkit to enhance community capacity to secure their ICCAs:… Read more “A Toolkit to Enhance Community Capacities” ▸
This second short movie takes you to the heart of the Stream on Enhancing Diversity, Quality and Vitality of Governance of the World Parks… Read more “The Heart of a Stream – Movies – Part 2 – A stream on governance at the Sydney Parks Congress 2014” ▸
The third short movie illustrates the actual results of the Stream. The agenda for action developed by the Stream participants comprises three directions of… Read more “The Heart of a Stream – Movies – Part 3 – Enhancing governance of protected and conserved areas: an agenda for action” ▸
Collective Land Tenure and Community Conservation, Policy Brief of the ICCA Consortium, No. 2, The ICCA Consortium in collaboration with Maliasili Initiatives and Cenesta,… Read more “ICCA Consortium Policy Brief no 2” ▸
ICCAs and Aichi Targets: The Contribution of Indigenous Peoples’ and Local Community Conserved Territories and Areas to the Strategic Plan for Biodiversity 2011-20. Kothari,… Read more “ICCA Briefing Note no1” ▸
Communities, conservation and development, Ashish Kothari, Biodiversity 2013
CBD Recognition Guidelines Series No. 64.‘Recognising and Supporting ICCAs: Global overview and national case studies’, 2012, Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity. Reports… Read more “CBD ICCA Country Studies” ▸
Integrated Participatory and Legal Empowerment Tools to Support Communities to Secure their Rights, Responsibilities, Territories, and Areas Click here to download the BCP Toolkit Edited… Read more “Biocultural Community Protocols: A Toolkit for Community Facilitators” ▸
Legal Review No 1 International Law and Jurisprudence This report is part of a larger study conducted by the ICCA Consortium between 2011-2012, which… Read more “Legal Review No 1 International Law and Jurisprudence” ▸
This book is designed to support professionals and citizens at large who wish both to better understand collaborative management processes and to develop and… Read more “Sharing Power Learning by doing in Co-Management of Natural Resources throughout the World” ▸
