Organization of the ICCA Bolivia Consortium
On May 10, 2017 in the city of Santa Cruz de la Sierra, with the attendance of institutional and honorary members of the ICCA… Read more “Organization of the ICCA Bolivia Consortium” ▸
16th Session of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues
Meeting dates: 24 April-5 May 2017 Location: New York City Event website More info coming soon!
Titling indigenous communities protects forests in the Peruvian Amazon
Titling indigenous communities protects forests in the Peruvian Amazon. By Allen Blackman, Leonardo Corral, Eirivelthon Santos Lima, and Gregory P. Asner (2017) PNAS, 114(16):… Read more “Titling indigenous communities protects forests in the Peruvian Amazon” ▸
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” ▸
The Salween Peace Park : A Place for All Living Things to share Peacefully
On today, 3 March 2017, to celebrate World Wildlife Day, the Karen Environmental and Social Action Network (KESAN) is pleased to release a short… Read more “The Salween Peace Park : A Place for All Living Things to share Peacefully” ▸
The establishment of a community fish conservation zone in Megui-Tavoy District, Karen Statei
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On 5 February 2014, thousands of people in the Kamoethway Area gathered on the bank of the Kamoethway River to conduct the opening ceremony… Read more “The establishment of a community fish conservation zone in Megui-Tavoy District, Karen Statei” ▸
From Battlefields to Refuge: Introducing The Salween Peace Park
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The Salween Peace Park initiative is a collective effort involving over 300 representatives from 23 village tracts in the 3 townships of Mutraw District;… Read more “From Battlefields to Refuge: Introducing The Salween Peace Park” ▸
Stk’emlúpsemc te Secwepemc Nation (SSN) defending its land against Ajax Mine
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Stk’emlúpsemc te Secwepemc Nation (SSN) has recently carried out its own autonomous Environmental Assessment process to consider the proposed Ajax Mine in their territory… Read more “Stk’emlúpsemc te Secwepemc Nation (SSN) defending its land against Ajax Mine” ▸
Two first ICCAs successfully pass the peer-review process developed in Spain for international listing in ICCA Registry and WDPA
By: Sergio Couto, ICCA Consortium regional coordinator for Europe During the last days of April, 30 local community representatives from all around Spain gathered in… Read more “Two first ICCAs successfully pass the peer-review process developed in Spain for international listing in ICCA Registry and WDPA” ▸
The Shuar Arutam People of the Cordillera del Condor
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Emblematic ICCA The Shuar Arutam Village is made up of about ten thousand people organized into forty-seven communities.… Read more “The Shuar Arutam People of the Cordillera del Condor” ▸
Ecuador – Pueblo Shuar Arutam en la Cordillera del Condor
Desde mediados de 2016 escaló el conflicto minero en la comunidad indígena Shuar Arutam de Nankints, en la Cordillera del Condor, Sur de Ecuador.… Read more “Ecuador – Pueblo Shuar Arutam en la Cordillera del Condor” ▸
Supporting ICCAs in Zambia: setting the cornerstones.
March 31st, Lusaka, Zambia – Some 30 participants comprising local community, civil society, government and ICCA Consortium representatives gathered for an ICCA National Workshop… Read more “Supporting ICCAs in Zambia: setting the cornerstones.” ▸
Two workshops in Tanzania: one on enhancing governance of the national system of protected and conserved areas, and one on understanding and strengthening ICCAs
Two workshops were held back-to back in late March 2017 in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, gathering civil society, organized communities, government representatives and representatives… Read more “Two workshops in Tanzania: one on enhancing governance of the national system of protected and conserved areas, and one on understanding and strengthening ICCAs” ▸
Towards a critical mass for social justice in community territorial governance in Kenya
On the invitation of UNDP GEF SGP, the ICCA Consortium, the Forest People Programme, Natural Justice and the Indigenous Peoples Forest Network, more than… Read more “Towards a critical mass for social justice in community territorial governance in Kenya” ▸
National gathering on Territories and areas conserved by indigenous peoples and local communities in Tanzania
On March 23rd, 2017, representatives, stakeholders and rights holders associated with territories and areas conserved by indigenous peoples and local communities in Tanzania were… Read more “National gathering on Territories and areas conserved by indigenous peoples and local communities in Tanzania” ▸
ICCA Consortium members at the Global Peasants’ Congress (Germany, 2017)
Meeting dates: 7-10 March 2017 Location: Schwäbisch Hall, Germany Event website Congress declaration Blog: “From the village to the United Nations: The journey for… Read more “ICCA Consortium members at the Global Peasants’ Congress (Germany, 2017)” ▸
Saami traditional fishing rights threatened in Finland and Norway
The states of Finland and Norway are trying to make the livelihood of indigenous Saami salmon fishers illegal in Deatnu (Teno/Tana), the biggest Atlantic… Read more “Saami traditional fishing rights threatened in Finland and Norway” ▸
Kishkor-Koohchir, an ICCA in Baluchestan
Emblematic ICCA Kishkor-Koohchir (300 000 hectares mostly comprising semi-arid pasture areas), is one of the many ICCAs that can be found in Baluchestan, south… Read more “Kishkor-Koohchir, an ICCA in Baluchestan” ▸
Coron Island, Philippines
Emblematic ICCA The Tagbanwa people of Coron (Palawan, the Philippines) inhabit a stunningly beautiful limestone island for which they have established strict use regulations.… Read more “Coron Island, Philippines” ▸
3 minutos para entender mejor ¿Qué es un TICCA?
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Este video busca contribuir a la comprensión del concepto TICCA (territorios y áreas conservados por pueblos indígenas y comunidades locales) a través de tres… Read more “3 minutos para entender mejor ¿Qué es un TICCA?” ▸
