Supporting ICCAs in Zambia: setting the cornerstones
By: Vincent Ziba, Regional Coordinator for East and Southern Africa In March 2017, some 30 participants in representation of local communities, civil society, government… Read more “Supporting ICCAs in Zambia: setting the cornerstones” ▸
Elaboration de plans d’action nationaux pour les APAC en Afrique de l’Ouest
Par: Christian Chatelain, co-coordinateur pour l’Afrique francophone L’association casamançaise KABEKA, avec l’appui du PMF-FEM de Dakar et du Consortium APAC ont organisé à Saint… Read more “Elaboration de plans d’action nationaux pour les APAC en Afrique de l’Ouest” ▸
Kabeka part à la découverte des APAC au Sénégal !
Par: Salatou Sambou, Coordinateur pour les écosystèmes marins et côtiers en Afrique de l’ouest L’Association KABEKA (KAmalor BE KAfankante — « Se concerter pour… Read more “Kabeka part à la découverte des APAC au Sénégal !” ▸
Les APAC au Burkina Faso : se préparer à la création d’une organisation nationale
Par: Alexis Kaboré, Président de l’Association NatuDev, Coordinateur du Consortium APAC pour le Sahel et Christian Chatelain, Coordinateur du Consortium pour l’Afrique francophone Au… Read more “Les APAC au Burkina Faso : se préparer à la création d’une organisation nationale” ▸
Indigenous Circle of Experts (ICE) core group sets off a series of gatherings in Canada
The Indigenous Circle of Experts (ICE) core group held its first meeting to organise the Pathway to Canada towards meeting Aichi Target 11: reaching 17% of… Read more “Indigenous Circle of Experts (ICE) core group sets off a series of gatherings in Canada” ▸
Oil palm debate – tackling four “myths”
By: Dr. Denis Ruysschaert, Vice-president SWISSAID Genève, and researcher associate at Biose Department, University Liège Debates are passionate around oil palm. On one side, pro… Read more “Oil palm debate – tackling four “myths”” ▸
A brief introduction to ‘Other Effective Area-based Conservation Measures’
By: Harry Jonas (Natural Justice) and Nigel Dudley (Equilibrium Research), Members of the IUCN WCPA Task Force on OECMs International and state approaches to… Read more “A brief introduction to ‘Other Effective Area-based Conservation Measures’” ▸
Pura Pesca – nuevo documental en Costa Rica
Por: Association Terres de Cultures, Miembro del Consorcio TICCA y CoopeSoliDar R.L Pura Pesca es un documental de la asociación francesa Terres de Cultures… Read more “Pura Pesca – nuevo documental en Costa Rica” ▸
Relatora ONU recibe informe preliminar de Evaluación de Impacto en DDHH de proyectos mineros canadienses en territorio diaguita huascoaltino
En el marco del seminario sobre consulta, consentimiento y gobernanza indígena de recursos naturales que se realiza en Thunder Bay, Canadá, con la asistencia… Read more “Relatora ONU recibe informe preliminar de Evaluación de Impacto en DDHH de proyectos mineros canadienses en territorio diaguita huascoaltino” ▸
Cambodia: communities in protracted struggle against Chinese sugar companies’ land grab
By: CNA, Ponlok Khmer, GRAIN, CIYA and AIPP A new joint report from Community Network in Action (CNA), Ponlok Khmer, GRAIN, Cambodia Indigenous Youth Association (CIYA), and… Read more “Cambodia: communities in protracted struggle against Chinese sugar companies’ land grab” ▸
Cuestionando los enfoques clásicos de conservación en Chile: el aporte de los pueblos indígenas y las comunidades locales a la protección de la biodiversidad
Por: Observatorio Ciudadano, Miembro del Consorcio TICCA – y el Consorcio TICCA La relación entre pueblos indígenas, comunidades locales y conservación de la naturaleza… Read more “Cuestionando los enfoques clásicos de conservación en Chile: el aporte de los pueblos indígenas y las comunidades locales a la protección de la biodiversidad” ▸
Strengthening ICCAs in Georgia
By: Ghanimat Azhdari, Steering Committee member of ICCA Consortium with special responsibility for West and Central Asia, and Somayeh Nokarizi, Cenesta Advisor for Georgia As… Read more “Strengthening ICCAs in Georgia” ▸
Formación de liderazgos: Una propuesta para rejuvenecer y feminizar los liderazgos comunitarios.
En Ecuador, la Fundación FIDES, miembro del Consorcio TICCA, desarrollo talleres de 5 módulos en un proceso de formación que permita ampliar posibilidades de participación a jóvenes y mujeres, y fortalecer la gobernanza en las comunidades. Read more ▸
Working Group for ICCAs in Indonesia (WGII)
The year 2017 was rather eventful for the Working Group for ICCAs in Indonesia. Now established as a coalition of national CSOs and recognized as the leading platform for ICCAs issues in Indonesia, WGII held a seminar on Community and Conservation in February 2017, where it launched the first national online registration platform for ICCAs. Read more ▸
The Politics of Conservation: Sonaha, Riverscape in the Bardia National Park and Buffer Zone, Nepal
The Politics of Conservation: Sonaha, Riverscape in the Bardia National Park and Buffer Zone, Nepal. Sudeep Jana Thing, Roy Jones and Christina Birdsall Jones… Read more “The Politics of Conservation: Sonaha, Riverscape in the Bardia National Park and Buffer Zone, Nepal” ▸
In Lower Kolyma, Russia, fishermen are addressing climate change
By: Tero Mustonen, Snowchange, Member of the ICCA Consortium and Kolyma ELOKA The Lower Kolyma region, in far-east Russian Siberia, is widely known for its… Read more “In Lower Kolyma, Russia, fishermen are addressing climate change” ▸
Current ICCA-related issues in Northern Europe
By: Aili Pyhälä, Steering Committee Member with special responsibility for Northern Europe and Russia In June 2017 I had the privilege of being part of… Read more “Current ICCA-related issues in Northern Europe” ▸
Congreso Internacional de Areas Marinas Protegidas · IMPAC4
Entre el 4 y 8 de septiembre 2017 se realizó en Chile, en la ciudad de La Serena, el IV Congreso Internacional de Áreas Marinas Protegidas. Read more ▸
Intersessional Meetings of the Convention on Biological Diversity – Montreal, 11-16 December 2017
Two intersessional meetings of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) – namely, the 21st meeting of the Subsidiary Body on Scientific, Technical and Technological Advice (SBSTTA-21) and the 10th meeting of the Ad Hoc Open-ended Working Group on Article 8(j) and related provisions (WG8(j)-10) – are scheduled for 11-14 December and 13-16 December, respectively, in Montreal, Canada. Read more ▸
PACOS earns UN recognition
Kota Kinabalu: Pacos Trust, a Sabah-based Indigenous Peoples rights advocacy organisation, received the Malaysia United Nations Award 2017, Tuesday, in recognition of its outstanding contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals (SGD). Read more ▸