The Philippines establish the first national ICCA Consortium, Quezon City, 19 – 22 February, 2013
The ICCA Consortium in the Philippines was formally established during a three-day meeting among representatives of indigenous peoples from all over the country called… Read more “The Philippines establish the first national ICCA Consortium, Quezon City, 19 – 22 February, 2013” ▸
Governance types in Eastern Europe – is community conservation still present?
By: Iris Beneš, Regional Coordinator for Northern, Central and Eastern Europe A small island on a Baltic sea called Vilm is a place where… Read more “Governance types in Eastern Europe – is community conservation still present?” ▸
Linking ICCAs to the Italian tradition of common property and civic uses
By Marco Bassi (Honorary Member) The concept of “ICCA” was developed by bringing together local experiences from all over the world. If it reflects… Read more “Linking ICCAs to the Italian tradition of common property and civic uses” ▸
Annual report 2012
We open the 2012 Annual Report with the image of a woman from Pastapur (India) showing the wonderful plant combination she grows in her… Read more “Annual report 2012” ▸
‘Our disenchanted youth’: discussions on an ICCA Youth Network…
By: Vanessa Reid, Communications Officer, and Sudeep Jana (Honorary Member) With a global population having sped past the 7 billion mark, if biodiversity loss… Read more “‘Our disenchanted youth’: discussions on an ICCA Youth Network…” ▸
Survey of ICCA global extent
By Ashish Kothari, Kalpavriksh (Member) and ICCA Consortium Steering Committee member One question that we are often asked is: what is the extent of… Read more “Survey of ICCA global extent” ▸
Segundo Encuentro de “Territorios de Conservación de Pueblos Originarios” – ¿Nace una red de ICCAs en Chile?
Por: Lorena Arce, Coordinadora Cono Sur del Consorcio ICCA Algo está cambiando cuando hablamos de conservación en Chile. Las formas tradicionales de entender y… Read more “Segundo Encuentro de “Territorios de Conservación de Pueblos Originarios” – ¿Nace una red de ICCAs en Chile?” ▸
Recognising Sacred Natural Sites and Territories in Kenya
A new Report, “Recognising Sacred Natural Sites and Territories in Kenya”, published in November 2012 by the Institute for Culture and Ecology, African Biodiversity… Read more “Recognising Sacred Natural Sites and Territories in Kenya” ▸
Recognising ICCAs in Central Africa: DRC moves first!
By: Christian Chatelain, Regional Coordinator for West & Central Africa The workshop « Indigenous Peoples’ and Community Conserved Areas and Territories (ICCAs) in Democratic… Read more “Recognising ICCAs in Central Africa: DRC moves first!” ▸
Photo Essay: Dalit women sanghams – Independance through sustainable livelihoods
By: Isis Alvarez, Global Forest Coalition (Member) On October 20th, a group of people part of the ICCA Consortium went on a field visit… Read more “Photo Essay: Dalit women sanghams – Independance through sustainable livelihoods” ▸
UN Special Rapporteur on human rights and the environment
UN Special Rapporteur on human rights and the environment (mandate established in 2012)
What Rights? A Comparative Analysis of Developing Countries’ National Legislation on Community and Indigenous Peoples’ Forest Tenure Rights
Report: “What Rights? A Comparative Analysis of Developing Countries’ National Legislation on Community and Indigenous Peoples’ Forest Tenure Rights”, RRI (2012)
Indigenous peoples and transnational corporations and other business enterprises
Briefing note: “Indigenous peoples and transnational corporations and other business enterprises” IWGIA, RAIPON, PiPlins, Almáciga and codpi.org (2012) This briefing note aims to show… Read more “Indigenous peoples and transnational corporations and other business enterprises” ▸
UN Special Rapporteur on human rights and the environment
UN Special Rapporteur on human rights and the environment (mandate established in 2012)
Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Degradation (REDD)
E-learning module: “Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Degradation (REDD)” Natural Justice (2012) Summary: This module seeks to prepare communities and their allies to engage… Read more “Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Degradation (REDD)” ▸
The Future We Want – Outcome document of the Rio+20 Summit
Outcome document of the Rio+20 Summit: “The Future We Want” (adopted in 2012)
The Financial Risks of Insecure Land Tenure: An Investment View
Report: “The Financial Risks of Insecure Land Tenure: An Investment View” Prepared for the Rights and Resources Initiative by The Munden Project (2012)
IFC’s Environmental and Social Performance Standards
IFC’s Environmental and Social Performance Standards (last updated 2012)
Implementing the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
“Implementing the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples”, Indian Law Resource Centre, 2012
Bio-cultural diversity conserved by Indigenous peoples and local communities: examples and Analysis
Bio-cultural diversity conserved by Indigenous peoples and local communities: examples and Analysis (Companion document to IUCN/CEESP Briefing note No. 10, 2010). References with hotlinks… Read more “Bio-cultural diversity conserved by Indigenous peoples and local communities: examples and Analysis” ▸
