In Solidarity – New film connects communities resisting mining around the world
The Gaia Foundation In her theory of change known as ’emergence’, the academic scholar Margaret Wheatley reminds us that: “The world doesn’t change… Read more “In Solidarity – New film connects communities resisting mining around the world” ▸
À la rencontre des APAC du continent américain
Par: Zoë Glénard et Guillaume Cottarel, association Terres de Cultures, membre du Consortium APAC Si, à l’échelle internationale, les APAC sont de plus en… Read more “À la rencontre des APAC du continent américain” ▸
Community-based management – central theme of an important conference in Latin America
By: The Global Diversity Foundation, member of the ICCA Consortium and co-coordinator of COMBIOSERVE The COMBIOSERVE consortium is concluding a 3-year project assessing the effectiveness… Read more “Community-based management – central theme of an important conference in Latin America” ▸
La conservación local invisibilizada?
Por: Albert M. Chan-Dzul, Consejo Regional Indígena y Popular de Xpujil, S. C., Centro Interdisciplinario de Investigación y Desarrollo Alternativo, U Yich Luum, A.C. Calakmul,… Read more “La conservación local invisibilizada?” ▸
El Congreso Mundial de Parques 2014 – desafíos para Chile
Por: Jose Aylwin, Co Director OC, Lorena Arce, Consorcio TICCA, y Joaquin Meliñir, Comunidad Quinquen e Intengrante Consorcio TICCA Más de 6000 personas, entre ellas… Read more “El Congreso Mundial de Parques 2014 – desafíos para Chile” ▸
The Bambuti-Babouloko preserve their landscape in DRC
By: Christian Chatelain French-Speaking Africa Coordinator, and Joseph Itongwa Coordinator for forest ecosystems in Central Africa The Bambuti-Babouloko, indigenous pygmies of Democratic Republic of… Read more “The Bambuti-Babouloko preserve their landscape in DRC” ▸
Threatened eviction of Uvinje villagers- the frustration deepens
By: Sarah Ryder, Programme manager of the ICCA Consortium The Consortium currently has an active alert concerning Uvinje, a small, coastal sub-village of Saadani… Read more “Threatened eviction of Uvinje villagers- the frustration deepens” ▸
ICCA Coast chapter and champions in Kenya
By: Nancy Chege, GEF SGP National Coordinator, Kenya In December 2014, representatives of various ICCAs located in the coastal region of Kenya, gathered over… Read more “ICCA Coast chapter and champions in Kenya” ▸
Community evictions and disrespect for human rights pitted against conservation in Tanzania
For the second time, the ICCA Consortium is alerting its members on events in Loliondo, Tanzania, where more than 100 homesteads were recently destroyed.… Read more “Community evictions and disrespect for human rights pitted against conservation in Tanzania” ▸
ICCAs and European Union Policy – a Consortium study
By: Concha Salguero Herrera, Honorary Member of the ICCA Consortium I am currently writing a report for ICCA Consortium to deepen the understanding of… Read more “ICCAs and European Union Policy – a Consortium study” ▸
Iniciativa Comunales: together for ICCAs and the commons in Spain
By: Sergio Couto González, ICCA Consortium Coordinator for South and West Europe and member of the Steering Committee of Iniciativa Comunales. Little more than… Read more “Iniciativa Comunales: together for ICCAs and the commons in Spain” ▸
Request for contributions to the 9th meeting of the CBD Working Group on Article 8(j) and Related Provisions
DEADLINE: 1 April 2015 The Ad Hoc Open-ended Working Group on Article 8(j) and related provisions will hold its ninth meeting in early November… Read more “Request for contributions to the 9th meeting of the CBD Working Group on Article 8(j) and Related Provisions” ▸
Global ICCA Support Initiative Inception Meeting IUCN Headquarter, Gland (Switzerland) 27 – 30 Jan 2015
Twenty-one individuals affiliated the Global Environment Facility (GEF), and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) gathered for the Inception meeting of the largest global… Read more “Global ICCA Support Initiative Inception Meeting IUCN Headquarter, Gland (Switzerland) 27 – 30 Jan 2015” ▸
ICCA GSI – Inception Meeting IUCN Headquarter
From 27th to 30th January 2015, twenty-one individuals affiliated with the implementing partners of the initiative gathered at the International Union for Conservation of… Read more “ICCA GSI – Inception Meeting IUCN Headquarter” ▸
Conservation and Indigenous Peoples in Mesoamerica: A Guide
Conservation and Indigenous Peoples in Mesoamerica: A Guide, Written and edited by the Indian Law Resource Center, With collaborative support from The Commission on… Read more “Conservation and Indigenous Peoples in Mesoamerica: A Guide” ▸
Intergovernmental science-policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) call for comments
Deadline: 31 March 2015 IPBES is calling for comments on documents that were the object of a preliminary discussion at the third session of… Read more “Intergovernmental science-policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) call for comments” ▸
Human Rights Standards for Conservation: An Analysis of Responsibilities, Rights and Redress for Just Conservation
Report: “Human Rights Standards for Conservation: An Analysis of Responsibilities, Rights and Redress for Just Conservation” Harry Jonas, Dilys Roe and J. Eli Makagon,… Read more “Human Rights Standards for Conservation: An Analysis of Responsibilities, Rights and Redress for Just Conservation” ▸
Indigenous Peoples & the Extractive Sector: Towards a Rights-Respecting Engagement
Book: “Indigenous Peoples & the Extractive Sector: Towards a Rights-Respecting Engagement” Cathal M. Doyle and Andrew Whitmore (2014) This report provides an overview of… Read more “Indigenous Peoples & the Extractive Sector: Towards a Rights-Respecting Engagement” ▸
Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD+): Safeguards
E-learning module: “Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD+): Safeguards” Natural Justice (2014) Summary: This module aims to provide an introduction to some… Read more “Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD+): Safeguards” ▸
Respecting free, prior and informed consent: Practical guidance for governments, companies, NGOs, indigenous peoples and local communities in relation to land acquisition
“Respecting free, prior and informed consent: Practical guidance for governments, companies, NGOs, indigenous peoples and local communities in relation to land acquisition” FAO Governance… Read more “Respecting free, prior and informed consent: Practical guidance for governments, companies, NGOs, indigenous peoples and local communities in relation to land acquisition” ▸
