Ahead of the IUCN World Conservation Congress 2021 in Marseille, the webinar’s goal was to address the multifaceted social and environmental conflicts generated by restrictive conservation policies and reflect on the ways forward. Read more ▸
The Bornean Kenyah activist Peter Kallang spoke on behalf of the ICCA Consortium’s membership in Southeast Asia in regional meeting on the road to the post-2020 global biodiversity framework. Read more ▸
Indigenous Peoples and local communities were affected more by strict governmental measures than by the virus in many African countries. Read more ▸
On World Oceans Day, ICCA Consortium Members took part in global events that amplified Indigenous and local community voices for sustaining and defending the bio-cultural diversity of our oceans. Read more ▸
The report highlights the importance of recognising Indigenous peoples’ and local communities’ rights and governance systems for effective and equitable conservation. Read more ▸
Youth for Territories of Life, the youth group of the ICCA Consortium, organized a session titled “Defending Territories of Life: Experiences and Strategies of Young Frontline Defenders” at the recent IUCN Global Youth Summit. This blog is a recap of the discussions from the session. Read more ▸
The ICCA Consortium is pleased to announce the forthcoming publication of its first-ever local-to-global report on the state of territories of life. Read more ▸
Calls for a new area-based conservation target must not bulldoze the Indigenous roadmap that has allowed small island nations to sustainably govern and manage a hundred percent of their coastal and marine territories, improve their lives and conserve fisheries. Read more ▸
The “30 by 30” campaign for marine protected areas will marginalize the very people who – far from contributing to the problem – have long been a big part of the solution. Read more ▸
Our dear friend Ghanimat Azhdari and 175 others were on Ukraine International Airlines Flight PS752, the passenger plane that was shot down by the… Read more “A Tribute to Ghanimat Azhdari” ▸
A Snapshot of our Members’ recent activities in Southeast Asia to defend, document, and sustain the Indigenous peoples’ and local communities’ territories of life. Read more ▸
Take part in this short survey by the ICCA Consortium and the University of Lausanne (Switzerland) to help create evidence on the impact of the COVID19 pandemic on Indigenous peoples and local communities. Read more ▸
Future global biodiversity goals must embed the vital role of Indigenous peoples and local communities in protecting biological and cultural diversity, the authors of… Read more “Local Biodiversity Outlooks published ahead of UN Biodiversity Summit” ▸
The ICCA Consortium’s delegation to the most recent UN negotiations on the post-2020 global biodiversity framework included several youth (all women!). Join us as we hear about this experience directly from youth representatives from Madagascar, Nepal and the Philippines. Read more ▸
How can traditional indigenous knowledge help us cope with the pandemic? Sutej Hugu, our Regional Coordinator for East Asia, tells us of the Indigenous Taiwan Self-Determination Alliance and their reflections on the current situation. Read more ▸
“Much like seeds pushing through the earth to grow into mighty cohiue trees, young people must continue to build ourselves, learn and grow into the strong agents of change that are so needed by our communities and territories and the planet as a whole.” An editorial by Josefa Cariño Tauli and Lucas Quintupuray, co-chairs of Youth for Territories of Life. Read more ▸
ICCA Consortium Members, Honorary members and partners joined forces for an ambitious international workshop that could help change the course of the post-2020 global biodiversity framework – by putting human rights firmly at its centre. Read more ▸
As we usher in a new decade – reportedly our ‘last chance’ to avert total ecological catastrophe – Global Coordinator Holly Jonas reflects on key changes and sets out the ICCA Consortium’s priorities for the coming year. Read more ▸
Sharing her experiences in three youth-led international events in 2019, Emma Courtine, Honorary Member and Secretariat of the ICCA Consortium, reflects on opportunities and ideas for the Consortium to engage youth and enhance youth participation— including the creation of a youth platform within the Consortium! Read more ▸
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