Accompanying and deepening the movement of ICCAs–territories of life in Indonesia
Established to promote recognition and mobilize support for ICCAs–territories of life at the national level, the Working Group ICCAs Indonesia (WGII) has been working closely alongside Indigenous and traditional communities. Having now evolved into a formal, membership-based association, Perkumpulan Gerakan Konservasi Rakyat Nusantara (Association of the Indonesian People’s Conservation Movement), it collaborates closely with the ICCA Custodian Network of Indonesia to advance this shared mission. Read more ▸
The Rocher du Loup ICCA: A Sacred Forest Between Tradition and Urbanization
How the Iyassa Community and ACDD Unite Tradition and Action to Safeguard Their Coastal Heritage in Cameroon Read more ▸
Welcoming Our Newly Elected Council Members
Introducing the newly elected members of the ICCA Consortium’s second-highest governing body: The global Council. Read more ▸
Africa’s Fishers-Fishworkers and Communities Call for a Fossil Fuel-Free Ocean at the Our Ocean Conference
A Petition Backed by More Than 100 Organizations Demands an End to Offshore Fossil Fuel Expansion Across Africa Read more ▸
Rights of Artisanal Fishers and Fishworkers in Bangladesh
Bangladesh has a long way to go to uphold human rights and rights of fishers and fishworkers. In Bangladesh, customary tenure rights are not legally recognized; access exists as an “opportunity” or “privilege” for artisanal fishers and fishworkers, not as a protected right. Furthermore, traditional community-led governance and management of fisheries are not legally recognized. Read more ▸
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 ▸
A Land-Sea Territory of the Tidung People in Malaysian Borneo Is Mapping Its Future Through the Renewal of Customary Law
A new case study explores how the U’un Tidung are revitalizing customary governance and community-led conservation in their ancestral village in Sabah. Read more ▸
Central African Republic: Young people commit to preserving traditional livelihoods
Discover how BaAka and Sangha-Sangha youth are combining traditions and sustainable agriculture to protect their land and future. Read more ▸
Red TICCA Argentina: Building Resilience Through Ancestral Education and Economic Sovereignty
Reviving the barter system and empowering Indigenous guardians to defend ancestral territories and water rights. Read more ▸
Strengthening Legal Frameworks and Formalizing Indigenous Organizations for the Defense of Territories of Life
Internal Governance and Legal Tools for Autonomy and Advocacy Read more ▸
Kampung Dagat: A Tidung fishing community in Borneo revitalizing adat and protecting rivers, wetlands, and forests
This case study examines how Kampung Dagat has navigated intersecting pressures and how
its experience illuminates both the possibilities and the limits of community-led conservation
and self-determined development in Sabah Read more ▸
Guinea: A field mission led by the national coordination team reveals the diversity of territories of life
From Dalaba to Koundara, discover how local communities weave together spirituality and conservation to protect biodiversity and sustain their livelihoods. Read more ▸
Sierra Leone: Highlighting the Sugar Loaf ICCA and Strengthening a National Network
From the forests of Sugar Loaf to the development of a national network, this is the story of how ancestral knowledge and global solidarity are helping communities in Sierra Leone gain recognition for their territories of life. Read more ▸
Five territories of life in Madagascar added to the ICCA Registry
Spanning nearly 32,000 hectares, these sites reflect diverse governance systems and socio-ecological contexts, with shared priorities around conservation, livelihoods, and recognition. Read more ▸
Bayanbulag Pastoralist Community Completes Demarcation, Strengthens Collective Management
Where mountain forests meet valley grasslands, seasonal grazing and shared rules guide conservation Read more ▸
Etoubili and boalôo: Community biocultural mapping reveals historical occupation and enables defense of African rainforests
Words from Serge Ekazama Koto, Massaha’s paraecologist and spokesperson. 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 ▸
Bastar’s Indigenous communities under threat
Adivasi communities resisting escalated militarization and mining industries in central India. Read more ▸
KRAPAVIS organizes national workshop on Orans and Devbanis
Orans and Devbanis are community-conserved sacred groves that embody India’s ancient tradition of ecological stewardship, particularly across the Thar Desert and the Aravalli Range. Read more ▸
Call for stories on pastoral territories of life – from the ICCA Consortium community
The year 2026—declared as the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists (IYRP) by the United Nations—is a pivotal year for pastoralists worldwide. Read more ▸
