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” ▸
EMRIP Study and Advice on “Promotion and protection of the rights of indigenous peoples in disaster risk reduction, prevention and preparedness initiatives”
EMRIP Study and Advice on “Promotion and protection of the rights of indigenous peoples in disaster risk reduction, prevention and preparedness initiatives” (adopted in… Read more “EMRIP Study and Advice on “Promotion and protection of the rights of indigenous peoples in disaster risk reduction, prevention and preparedness initiatives”” ▸
Dam Standards: A Rights-Based Approach a Guidebook for Civil Society
Guide: “Dam Standards: A Rights-Based Approach a Guidebook for Civil Society” International Rivers (2014)
Customary territories, community traditions and nature conservation – A collection of Indonesian stories and perspectives
Customary territories, community traditions and nature conservation – A collection of Indonesian stories and perspectives, Taken from Pasang ri Kajang, a collection of messages… Read more “Customary territories, community traditions and nature conservation – A collection of Indonesian stories and perspectives” ▸
Primer on Governance for Protected and Conserved Areas
A review of basic concepts and terms on governance of protected and conserved areas: Primer on Governance for Protected and Conserved Areas
Bolivia: Fighting for the Survival of the Isoseño-Guaraní Culture
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The Isoseño-Guaraní People, in the Department of Santa-Cruz, in Bolivia, is living in the Isoso region, located in the lower portion of the Parapetí… Read more “Bolivia: Fighting for the Survival of the Isoseño-Guaraní Culture” ▸
Canada: For Our Grandchildren, Tla-o-qui-aht Tribal Parks
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Presented by Tla-o-qui-aht Tribal Parks, this 6min video takes you on a journey through Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation ha-hool-thee (traditional territory) and focuses on the… Read more “Canada: For Our Grandchildren, Tla-o-qui-aht Tribal Parks” ▸
A genuine ICCA in Casamance – The story of Kawawana!
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Emblematic ICCA The Rural Community of Mangagoulack, in the Casamance region of Senegal, is a relatively remote area inhabited nearly exclusively by Djola people. … Read more “A genuine ICCA in Casamance – The story of Kawawana!” ▸
ICCAs in Decisions of CBD COP 12, Pyeongchang, 2014
The 12th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD COP 12), held in Pyeongchang, Republic of Korea, in 2014, further… Read more “ICCAs in Decisions of CBD COP 12, Pyeongchang, 2014” ▸
Uncle Claude at the World Parks Congress, Sydney 2014
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Uncle Claude Beeron, Girramay elder, Director of Girringun Corporation at the World Parks Congress, November 2014.
Australia: Claude Beeron, Traditional owner of Girringun (Queensland)
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His speech during the closure ceremony of the World Park Congress Sydney 2014.
Mapping the Coastal Commons in Chennai, India
Mapping the Coastal Commons in Chennai, India, M. Kumar et al., vol XLIX no 48 EPW Economic & Political Weekly, November 29, 2014
