Protected area governance in Georgia
A national level governance assessment was recently held in Tbilisi, Georgia, with IUCN leading a three-day workshop convening key stakeholders in Georgia. Representatives of… Read more “Protected area governance in Georgia” ▸
India – Myristica swamp, an Adivasi community calls to save a rare ecosystem
In the Kerala state of India, the Indian Medical Association (IMA) is bent upon constructing a biomedical waste treatment plant at the Myristica swamps… Read more “India – Myristica swamp, an Adivasi community calls to save a rare ecosystem” ▸
People in Conservation #2
People in Conservation – is the second Newsletter of Kalpavriksh, an ICCA Consortium Founding member. It is a special issue on Good Food For All. Read more ▸
XI General Assembly, events on ICCAs in Africa and Switzerland and at the UN Forum on Business and Human Rights
On 25-26 November 2017, the 11th General Assembly of the ICCA Consortium took place in Geneva, Switzerland. It gathered 60 participants from four continents, including about 36 Members and 50 Honorary members. It was preceded and followed by other crucial events… Read more ▸
L’Association nationale des APAC du Burkina Faso est née!
En décembre 2017 s’est tenue l’Assemblée Générale Constitutive de l’Association nationale des APAC du Burkina Faso (ASAPAC-BF). La rencontre a réuni les représentants de six APAC emblématiques de différentes régions du pays. Read more ▸
Europe and Middle East Workshop on the Commons
Establishing a Common Strategy for the support and recognition of common governance of natural resources in Europe and the Middle East: On October 23-25th, 2017, a workshop was held in Granada, Spain to encourage networking among European and Middle Eastern ICCA networks. Read more ▸
China Weekly 2017 December Cover Story: ICCAs in China
The following document is excerpted from the cover story of the China Weekly 2017 December issue, which is comprised of an introduction to ICCA movement… Read more “China Weekly 2017 December Cover Story: ICCAs in China” ▸
Annual report 2017
Throughout 2017 the Consortium has continued to provide support to ICCAs at local, national, regional and international levels by advancing the ICCA Global Support… Read more “Annual report 2017” ▸
Deepening voices from Greenland lead to visual stories
Throughout 2017 Snowchange, Greenlandic partners, Skolt Sámi and the Danish NORDECO partnered on a Nordic Council -sponsored project “eXchanging Knowledge”, to find new, direct ways of expressing Indigenous and local-traditional knowledge, as well as support direct exchanges between hunters, fishermen, women, reindeer herders, managers and researchers. Read more ▸
UN Forum on Business and Human Rights
The ICCA Consortium participated to the 2017 UNFBHR with an important delegation. It co-lead the parallel event : Building bridges for Indigenous Peoples’ access to… Read more “UN Forum on Business and Human Rights” ▸
Will ‘other effective area-based conservation measures’ increase recognition and support for ICCAs?
This paper reflects on IUCN’s ongoing progress to develop technical guidance on “other effective area-based conservation measures” (OECMs) and begins to explore under what conditions OECMs might make a positive contribution to ICCAs. Read more ▸
Herramientas de Monitoreo Ambiental para los TICCA
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 ▸
Community Conservation in Switzerland: The Experiences of Park Jura Vaudois and Park Gruyère Pays d’en Haut
A public event was organised on November 24, 2017 by the ICCA Consortium and ProNatura Suisse, with the support of the IUCN and Ville… Read more “Community Conservation in Switzerland: The Experiences of Park Jura Vaudois and Park Gruyère Pays d’en Haut” ▸
ICCAs in Africa –
ICCAs in Africa—situations, perspectives and elements of an action plan for 2018 and beyond – Download the report (ENG) This one-day event was organised… Read more “ICCAs in Africa –” ▸
Reviving millets, reconnecting to cultures
By: Aman Singh (Consortium Council member) and Pratibha Sisodia Farmers of Kerwawal Panchayat in Rajasthan found that by reviving bajra based cropping systems, their… Read more “Reviving millets, reconnecting to cultures” ▸
The Global Support Initiative to ICCA – Newsletter #2
Newsletter shared by the UNDP GEF SGP – As such, the Global Support Initiative for ICCA was formed to broaden the range and quality of diverse governance types in recognizing ICCAs and achieve the Aichi 2020 targets. ICCA-GSI’s objective is to improve the recognition and overall effectiveness for biodiversity conservation, sustainable livelihoods and resilience to climate change effects of territories and areas conserved by indigenous peoples and local communities. Read more ▸
Recognising the Real Conflict? The Eldoret Dialogue on Human Rights and Conservation. A Personal Perspective
Over four intense days, representatives from communities, conservation, human rights and government engaged in a Global Dialogue on Human Rights and Biodiversity Conservation. Held… Read more “Recognising the Real Conflict? The Eldoret Dialogue on Human Rights and Conservation. A Personal Perspective” ▸
53rd GEF Council Meeting and CSO Consultation
The ICCA Consortium joined over 30 Global Environmental Facility CSO Network members, including the Global Forest Coalition , participating in the 53rd GEF Council meeting and CSO Consultation. Here are some outcomes and some elements to watch for in the coming months! Read more ▸
Fisherwomen learning exchange gathering in Costa Rica
Women play a crucial role in small scale fishing in oceans, rivers and mangroves. In November 2017, fisherwomen from different parts of Costa Rica shared their knowledge and experiences of good practices in sustainable fishing and on related subjects such as land tenure, climate change, invasive species, culture, decent work and health, among others. Read more ▸
Radio Program Guide on the UNDRIP
Asia Indigenous Peoples Pact (AIPP) believes that media has an important role to play in the promotion and protection of indigenous peoples’ rights as well as their inclusive participation in decision making and social equity. Read more ▸
