Preparing for the 17th General Assembly (online)
The 17th General Assembly of the ICCA Consortium will be convened virtually from 8-10 June 2021 from13:00-15:30 UTC each day, with additional dates (11-12 June 2021) for online social events. Participants are kindly requested to register using the link provided to all Members and Honorary members via email. Read more ▸
Indigenous peoples under new attacks in Myanmar: An open letter and call to action
Military airstrikes on the Salween Peace Park starting on 27 March 2021 have affected tens of thousands of Indigenous villagers in northern Karen State in Burma/Myanmar. The ICCA Consortium has issued an open letter and call to action condemning the military’s human rights violations and violence against Indigenous peoples, ethnic groups, and other innocent civilians. Read more ▸
Alert: Military junta bombs Salween Peace Park in Indigenous Karen territory after coup d’état in Burma/Myanmar
The military began a series of deadly airstrikes on Indigenous Karen villages in the heart of the award-winning Salween Peace Park in Karen State. The ICCA Consortium stands in solidarity and support with our Indigenous sisters and brothers of Burma/Myanmar and vehemently condemns all human rights violations and violence against innocent civilians. Read more ▸
New PARKS article: COVID-19 impacts and responses among Indigenous peoples and local communities
A collaborative study by 16 authors from 14 countries around the world reveals how the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting Indigenous peoples and local communities who govern, manage, and conserve their lands and waters. Read more ▸
Webinar recap: Indigenous women at risk for defending their lands, rights and dignity
In commemoration of the International Women’s Day on March 8, the Indigenous Peoples Rights International (IPRI), together with Foro Internacional de Mujeres Indígenas (FIMI), International Work Group for Indigenous Affairs (IWGIA), and Land Rights Now organized this webinar on March 11, 2021. Read more ▸
Nicaragua: A year of violence against those defending the rights of the Mayangna and Miskitu Indigenous peoples
Joint briefing by several human rights organizations details systematic and widespread violence against those defending the rights of the Mayangna and Miskitu Indigenous peoples in the Coco (Wangki) River basin and the Bosawás Biosphere Reserve. Read more ▸
Global reports: Indigenous peoples and communities are among the most at risk for defending their lands and territories and the environment
Sobering reports by Front Line Defenders and the UN Special Rapporteur on human rights defenders find that people defending land, environmental and Indigenous peoples’ rights were the most targeted and at risk for both lethal and non-lethal attacks. Read more ▸
ICCAs in Southeast Asia October-December 2020 Quarterly Snapshot
A Snapshot of ICCA Consortium Members’ recent activities in Southeast Asia to defend, document, and sustain the Indigenous peoples’ and local communities’ territories of life. Read more ▸
New guidelines published on cultural and spiritual significance of nature
Among the co-editors of the newest edition of the IUCN Best Practice Guidelines are six Honorary members of the ICCA Consortium By Dr. Emma… Read more “New guidelines published on cultural and spiritual significance of nature” ▸
Shuar representative and defender denounces threats from Canadian mining company
Josefina Tunki, president of the Shuar Arutam People (PSHA), of the Ecuadorian Amazon, filed a complaint with the Sucúa Prosecutor’s Office against Solaris Resources’… Read more “Shuar representative and defender denounces threats from Canadian mining company” ▸
New Inuit report on food sovereignty and self-governance in the Arctic
A new report released by the International Inuit organization — Inuit Circumpolar Council Alaska highlights unique Indigenous governance practices, and recommends ways forward for food sovereignty, holistic and adaptive decision-making, and community well-being in the entire Arctic Read more ▸
In Pictures: Pongso no Tao fishers celebrate migratory fisheries and wildlife
Indigenous fishers in Pongso no Tao consider the presence of migratory whales and birds as a good sign to start their migratory fishing season. Read more ▸
Strengthening your territory of life: new guidance for communities to conserve territories and livelihoods
The fully revised and mobile-friendly version of the self-strengthening guidance for Indigenous peoples and communities. Read more ▸
Orans: Sacred community-conserved areas in Rajasthan, India
Communities in Rajasthan have been conserving these Orans for centuries and their lives have been intricately linked around these spaces. Read more ▸
Indigenous water governance: Women and youth in the Philippines share insights
This is the second in a series of discussions facilitated by NTFP-EP Philippines, on the wealth of wisdom of Indigenous communities on traditional and wild foods. Read more ▸
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 ▸
Loko I’a fishponds, story of Hawai’i communities restoring fisheries and traditional food system
‘Our ancestors made sustainable use of resources from the top of the mountains down to our oceans and even past our horizon.’ 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 ▸
Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework must recognize role of Indigenous and local women
Integrating gender justice in the mainstreaming of biodiversity could be a highly effective way to secure universal human rights for women. Read more ▸
Thanking Emma Courtine
We extend our deep appreciation and best wishes to Emma Courtine as she moves on from the ICCA Consortium’s Secretariat to new horizons with La Via Campesina in Europe. Read more ▸
