Montenegro community successfully prevents military training in Sinjajevina pastures
In snowy and sub-zero conditions from October to December, a protest camp by local community members prevented NATO from entering the area. Read more ▸
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Breaking the Heart of Borneo: New FPP report raises alarm
In Indonesia and Malaysia, the states are using the COVID-19 pandemic to justify deforestation and deregulations weakening protections for Indigenous peoples’ forests and territories. Read more ▸
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” ▸
Traditional and modern institutions of governance of natural resources in Southern Africa
Traditional and modern institutions of governance in community based natural resources management, P W Mamimine and S Mandivengerei, June 2001, Programme for Land and… Read more “Traditional and modern institutions of governance of natural resources in Southern Africa” ▸
Primer on Governance for Protected and Conserved Areas
A review of basic concepts and terms on governance of protected and conserved areas: Primer on Governance for Protected and Conserved Areas
IUCN Best Practice Protected Area Guidelines No.20
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” ▸
The Myth of Wilderness in the Brazilian Rainforest
The Myth of Wilderness in the Brazilian Rainforest, Carlos Diegues, 2010
Governance for the Conservation of Nature
“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” ▸
Desde el pensamiento de los Pueblos Indígenas de Guatemala, por los derechos de la Madre Tierra
Agenda socioambiental Desde el pensamiento de los Pueblos Mayas Garifumas y Xinkas de Guatemala, Guatemala 15 de Octubre, 2010 (in Spanish)
The Heart of a Stream – three movies on governance for the conservation of nature
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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
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” ▸
Robust institutions and resilient ecology: linkages in Maasailand (Kenya)
A Century of Institutions and Ecology in East Africa’s Rangelands: Linking Institutional Robustness with the Ecological Resilience of Kenya’s Maasailand, Esther Mwangi and Elinor… Read more “Robust institutions and resilient ecology: linkages in Maasailand (Kenya)” ▸
Paraguay’s Indigenous peoples deliver Climate Action and Disaster Risk Reduction Plan
In Paraguay, the Federation for the Self-Determination of Indigenous Peoples Indigenous organizations – FAPI (Member, ICCA Consortium) contributes to national climate plans. Read more ▸
Regional learning exchange on ICCA Registry peer review process begins with Latin America
Exchanges are expected to help improve the understanding of the review process and promote the long-term sustainability of the support network for the ICCA registry. Read more ▸
Lake Budi: an initiative for biocultural restoration led by Mapuche-Lafkenche communities
Learn about the Budi Anumka Association, an initiative led by Mapuche-Lafkenche Indigenous communities for biocultural restoration in Lake Budi Read more ▸
Defining moments of 2020
As a prelude to our forthcoming 2020 report, we would like to share some of the defining moments of the year for the ICCA Consortium. Read more ▸
‘30 by 30’ is a distraction, keep the focus on Indigenous and locally-led holistic ocean stewardship
The “30 by 30” campaign for marine protected areas will marginalize the very people who – far from contributing to the problem – have long been a big part of the solution. Read more ▸
Congratulations to the 2020 Goldman Environmental Prize winners!
Our Council member Paul Sein Twa (Karen) was honored as the recipient for Asia for his leadership in helping establish the 1.35 million-acre Salween Peace Park in Burma/Myanmar. Read more ▸
Protecting Indigenous lands: lessons from Chile
Indigenous peoples in Chile conduct assessments of human rights impacts and business connections to hold international mining companies accountable. Read more ▸
Embrace Indigenous knowledge to establish Marine and Coastal Areas of Indigenous Peoples in Chile
The complementary use of scientific and Indigenous knowledge will allow for better implementation of spatial management in these territories of life. Read more ▸
ICCAs in Southeast Asia Quarterly Snapshot
A Snapshot of our Members’ recent activities in Southeast Asia to defend, document, and sustain the Indigenous peoples’ and local communities’ territories of life. Read more ▸
