The ICCA Consortium at IUCN World Conservation Congress (WCC), Jeju, South Korea, 6-15 September, 2012
About thirty people affiliated with the ICCA Consortium attended Jeju for the Vth IUCN WCC. The Consortium organised and attended a wide range of… Read more “The ICCA Consortium at IUCN World Conservation Congress (WCC), Jeju, South Korea, 6-15 September, 2012” ▸
Italy – Concern regarding the fate of the Fortino
International concern regarding the fate of the Fortino (International Centre for Nature Conservation and Community Involvement for the Protection of Migratory Birds), Calabria, Italy.… Read more “Italy – Concern regarding the fate of the Fortino” ▸
Vth World Conservation Congress, Jeju, 2012
Building on multiple Resolutions and Recommendations of previous Congresses on ICCAs, the Fifth Congress in Jeju pushed the ICCA agenda forwards with stronger language… Read more “Vth World Conservation Congress, Jeju, 2012” ▸
The formalization of the establishment of the Intercultural Council of Co-management within the Nahuel Huapi National Park, Argentina, led by Jorge Nahuel’s advocacy team of the Confederación Mapuche de Neuquén
This political decision of the Mapuche authorities and the Chair of National Parks broke with decades of imposition in the use of resources and… Read more “The formalization of the establishment of the Intercultural Council of Co-management within the Nahuel Huapi National Park, Argentina, led by Jorge Nahuel’s advocacy team of the Confederación Mapuche de Neuquén” ▸
A Gathering for Indigenous People from Canada and USA in September 2012
Two studies, one on Legal Review and one on Recognition and Support, for ICCA in Canada have been completed. They confirm that in this… Read more “A Gathering for Indigenous People from Canada and USA in September 2012” ▸
“Large-scale oil palm plantations and Indigenous Peoples’ rights” workshop at the Aliansi Maskarakat Adat Nusantari (AMAN) VI Congress, Maluku, Indonesia, April 2012
Across the Indonesian archipelago, land is being cleared for large-scale oil palm plantation at an alarming rate. This highly complex phenomenon has led to… Read more ““Large-scale oil palm plantations and Indigenous Peoples’ rights” workshop at the Aliansi Maskarakat Adat Nusantari (AMAN) VI Congress, Maluku, Indonesia, April 2012” ▸
The Kalahan Community “Photo-Story” and “Resilience and Security Tool” pilot-study, North Luzon, The Philippines, March 2012: A Consortium and PAFID collaborative project
In March this year, a small team consisting of Dave De Vera and Sam Pedragosa of PAFID and Grazia Borrini-Feyerabend and Vanessa Reid from… Read more “The Kalahan Community “Photo-Story” and “Resilience and Security Tool” pilot-study, North Luzon, The Philippines, March 2012: A Consortium and PAFID collaborative project” ▸
Niger: Le Houroum de Malley
‘Rapport de synthèse des travaux réalisés avec les communautés Peuls de Malley et Kollangou-Bangui – (Dpt de Madaoua – NIGER)’, Août 2012 Voir aussi… Read more “Niger: Le Houroum de Malley” ▸
Tarcoles: the rhythm of the sea
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‘Tárcoles: al ritmo del mar’ (Tarcoles: the rhythm of the sea): This visually stunning video tells the story of the Tarcoles community who have… Read more “Tarcoles: the rhythm of the sea” ▸
Threats of the Neighbour Woodland (MVMC) of Santiago de Covelo, Galicia
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The “Monte Veciñal en Man Común (MVMC) of Santiago de Covelo” (ICCA) is a 700 hectare common neighbour woodland situated in the municipality of… Read more “Threats of the Neighbour Woodland (MVMC) of Santiago de Covelo, Galicia” ▸
Rio+20 United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development, 14-22 June 2012
ICCA related outcomes at Rio+20 The ICCA Consortium AT RIO+ 20: ‘time to learn… time to think strategy’ – The ICCA Consortium was present at… Read more “Rio+20 United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development, 14-22 June 2012” ▸
Kawawana: Une Vraie APAC au Sénégal
Aire du Patrimoine Communautaire de Mangagoulack – Casamance (Sénégal), Salatou Sambou, Juin 2012
What is the Green Economy?
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Dr. Mohammed Taghi Farvar, Consortium President at Rio+20, offers his take on the Corporate Green Economy.
The ICCA Consortium at the UN Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio de Janeiro, 2012)
Meeting dates: 20-22 June 2012 Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Coinciding with the 20-year anniversary of the original Rio summit at which several keystone… Read more “The ICCA Consortium at the UN Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio de Janeiro, 2012)” ▸
Seeds of Freedom – A landmark film from The Gaia Foundation and the African Biodiversity Network
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Seeds of Freedom charts the story of seed from its roots at the heart of traditional, diversity rich farming systems across the world, to being… Read more “Seeds of Freedom – A landmark film from The Gaia Foundation and the African Biodiversity Network” ▸
PARKS – the journal of WCPA
These specific issues are particularly relevant for ICCAs: Durban +5 (Vol 17, No 2) Community Conserved Areas (Vol 16, No 1) Conservation Partnerships in… Read more “PARKS – the journal of WCPA” ▸
The Anja Declaration, Anja, Madagascar, May 2012
The Network of the Fokonolona which manages natural Resources or TAFO MIHAAVO gathered together 482 Local communities in 17 Regions of Madagascar to create… Read more “The Anja Declaration, Anja, Madagascar, May 2012” ▸
13th Congress of the International Society for Ethnobiology, Montpellier, France, May 2012
In collaboration with BEDE (Biodiversité: Echange et Diffusion d’Expériences) and The Global Diversity Foundation, the ICCA Consortium organised a pre-congress workshop on Indigenous and… Read more “13th Congress of the International Society for Ethnobiology, Montpellier, France, May 2012” ▸
The 13th Congress of the International Society of Ethnobiology (ISE), May, 2012
Workshop for Emerging Ethnobiologists (pre ISE workshop) From 17-20 May, Holly Shrumm and Harry Jonas (Natural Justice) attended the Second Workshop for Emerging Ethnobiologists… Read more “The 13th Congress of the International Society of Ethnobiology (ISE), May, 2012” ▸
The first National Conference on ICCAs in the Philippines, 29-30 March, 2012, University of Philippines, Quezon City, Manila, Philippines
The Conference brought together IP leaders from ancestral domains representing the country’s key biodiversity areas, government representatives, local and international NGOs, UN agencies, and… Read more “The first National Conference on ICCAs in the Philippines, 29-30 March, 2012, University of Philippines, Quezon City, Manila, Philippines” ▸
