The Philippines – Halt oil palm rush in Palawan “Man & Biosphere reserve”
This alert is the development of our previous alert in Palawan. The proposal to convert 8 million hectares of Philippine soil into oil palm… Read more “The Philippines – Halt oil palm rush in Palawan “Man & Biosphere reserve”” ▸
ICCA-relevant results at the World Parks Congress (WPC), Sydney, Australia, November 2014
In addition to a pre-Congress gathering in the Blue Mountains (“Communities Conserving Nature and Culture”) and a post-Congress field visit and capacity exchange on… Read more “ICCA-relevant results at the World Parks Congress (WPC), Sydney, Australia, November 2014” ▸
Assessing, evaluating and planning to enhance the governance of protected area systems and individual sites
A post-WPC-event: “Assessing, evaluating and planning to enhance the governance of protected area systems and individual sites” field-visit and capacity exchange event on governance… Read more “Assessing, evaluating and planning to enhance the governance of protected area systems and individual sites” ▸
Young Traditional Owner of Great Barrier Reef at WPC
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A young Traditional Owner of the Great Barrier Reef (Australia) described his attachment to the largest living being on Earth, which his people is… Read more “Young Traditional Owner of Great Barrier Reef at WPC” ▸
Stream 6: Enhancing Diversity and Quality of Governance (WPC)
Together with the IUCN, UNDP GEF SGP, GIZ (the German International Development Agency), and the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity, the… Read more “Stream 6: Enhancing Diversity and Quality of Governance (WPC)” ▸
7th General Assembly – Leura, Blue Mountains, Australia
7th General Assembly, 9-16 November 2014, Leura, Blue Mountains, Australia Minutes
Congo: KISSI MBOSSA – Pygmies preserving their landscape in DRC
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The indigenous pygmies of DRC (Congo) are seeking a legal recognition of their forest land as conservation areas. By declaring their forests as “KISSI… Read more “Congo: KISSI MBOSSA – Pygmies preserving their landscape in DRC” ▸
Nepal: The ICCA Story of the Pungmo Indigenous Community
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This people is living in one of the most remote area of Nepal, and throughout the video, they explain with a lot of clarity… Read more “Nepal: The ICCA Story of the Pungmo Indigenous Community” ▸
A Pre-WPC event: Gathering of Communities conserving nature and culture, 7th to the 11th of November 2014, Katoomba, Blue Mountains, Australia
Representatives of indigenous peoples and local communities who have a strong bond with nature and wish to express their willingness to keep it alive… Read more “A Pre-WPC event: Gathering of Communities conserving nature and culture, 7th to the 11th of November 2014, Katoomba, Blue Mountains, Australia” ▸
TICCA y la Iniciativa sobre los Sistemas Ingeniosos de Patrimonio Agrícola Mundial (SIPAM), Cusco, 7 de noviembre de 2014
El Consorcio ICCA recibió la invitación de parte de la FAORLC, desde la Coordinación para pueblos indígenas y punto focal SIPAM, a participar en… Read more “TICCA y la Iniciativa sobre los Sistemas Ingeniosos de Patrimonio Agrícola Mundial (SIPAM), Cusco, 7 de noviembre de 2014” ▸
ICCA Briefing Note no1
ICCAs and Aichi Targets: The Contribution of Indigenous Peoples’ and Local Community Conserved Territories and Areas to the Strategic Plan for Biodiversity 2011-20. Kothari,… Read more “ICCA Briefing Note no1” ▸
Newsletter issue #8, October 2014
Newsletter 8 While the World Park Congress, Sydney 2014 is approaching, many projects are evolving around the world among the ICCA Consortium’s members and… Read more “Newsletter issue #8, October 2014” ▸
The Second National Conference on Indigenous Peoples’ and Local Communities’ Conserved Areas and Territories (ICCA) 21-22 October 2014, Manila
The conference aimed at further advancing the recognition and role of Indigenous Peoples (IPs) in biodiversity conservation, strengthening of traditional governance systems, forging stronger… Read more “The Second National Conference on Indigenous Peoples’ and Local Communities’ Conserved Areas and Territories (ICCA) 21-22 October 2014, Manila” ▸
Regional workshops on “National governance and management arrangements of protected areas through participatory approaches in Iran”
By: Mina Esteghamat, Regional Coordinator for West and Central Asia (CENESTA) Under the government action for the implementation of national management plans of protected areas,… Read more “Regional workshops on “National governance and management arrangements of protected areas through participatory approaches in Iran”” ▸
Re-empowerment of indigenous peoples and local communities towards biodiversity conservation and achieving sustainable livelihoods in coastal and marine ICCAs in Iran
By: Centre for Sustainable Management and Environment (CENESTA), Member of the ICCA Consortium A multi-stakeholder workshop was organised by Cenesta on the role of ICCAs… Read more “Re-empowerment of indigenous peoples and local communities towards biodiversity conservation and achieving sustainable livelihoods in coastal and marine ICCAs in Iran” ▸
Consultation meeting of CCAs in Nagaland, India
By: FES Member of the ICCA Consortium A consultation meeting of Community Conserved Areas (CCAs) of Nagaland (India) was held September 23 at Zonal… Read more “Consultation meeting of CCAs in Nagaland, India” ▸
Sherpa Program Supports ICCAs in the Mt. Everest Region of Nepal
By: Stan Stevens, ICCA Consortium The Khumbu Sherpa Culture Conservation Society (KSCCS), headed by Tenzing Tashi Sherpa (coordinator of the ICCA Network Nepal), has been… Read more “Sherpa Program Supports ICCAs in the Mt. Everest Region of Nepal” ▸
The ICCA Consortium at the CBD COP 12
The ICCA Consortium has been represented by ten delegates (members of the steering committee, honorary members and representatives of members) at the Twelfth meeting… Read more “The ICCA Consortium at the CBD COP 12” ▸
German government, GEF, and UNDP partner to create largest global fund for ICCAs
At a ceremony during the High Level Segment (HLS) of the CBD COP12, the German government, the Global Environment Facility (GEF), and the United… Read more “German government, GEF, and UNDP partner to create largest global fund for ICCAs” ▸
Linking Local, National and International Advocacy Strategies and Initiatives
By: Holly Jonas, ICCA Consortium International Policy Assistant and Natural Justice (member) From 4-5 July 2014, a small group of staff and members of… Read more “Linking Local, National and International Advocacy Strategies and Initiatives” ▸
