Sutej Hugu
Inter-regional Coordinator (interim)
Inter-regional Coordinator (interim)
Co-authored by Joám Evans Pim, from our Member organisation Vilar Woods Commons Community, this paper describes how Frojám and Ladydown Moor ICCAs-Territories of Life are recovering their biocultural values, especially in terms of identity and positive conservation outcomes. Read more ▸
The President and Executive Committee of the ICCA Consortium are delighted to announce the appointment of Ameyali Ramos Castillo and Thomas Niederberger as new coordinators, with effect from 1 January 2020. Read more ▸
Multimedia & Graphic Design Coordinator
Policy and Advocacy Co-Coordinator for Africa
Web & Social Media Coordinator
Administration and Events Coordinator
Internal Team Support Co-coordinator
Non-Timber Forest Products – Exchange Programme (ICCA Consortium Member) organized the first Philippine ICCA Youth Camp. Bringing together 22 youth leaders representing 12 different indigenous peoples’ organizations and indigenous cultural communities, it spurred plans for more youth participation in the promotion of ICCAs in the country. Read more ▸
South Asia’s first Regional Assembly gathered Members and Honorary members and partners of the Consortium from India, Nepal and Bangladesh, in Rajasthan, Northern India to share experiences and define a way forward for community conservation in the region. Among these were the creation of seven thematic groups which listed immediate action points. Read more ▸
Giovanni Reyes speaks with the GEF Secretariat about inspiring work on ICCAs–territories of life in the Philippines and the many contributions of indigenous peoples and communities to nature conservation around the world. Read more ▸
The ICCA Consortium’s XVth General Assembly in Udaipur, India, was an important moment for the founding and next generation leadership. It marked the last GA co-organised by Grazia Borrini Feyerabend, one of the Consortium’s founders and leaders, who moved into the Council of Elders. The membership welcomed several new Council members by consensus, including a number of young leaders, as well as new team members in the global Secretariat. Read more ▸
Indigenous rights activists Victoria Tauli-Corpuz and Joan Carling have launched an independent initiative to prevent criminalisation of, and impunity against indigenous peoples who defend their traditional lands. In this initiative, they are building on years of experience in the Philippines, Asia, and around the globe. Read more ▸
This 8-page policy brief explains different ‘stages’ of criminalisation and their effects on individuals and communities, especially women, and sets out key recommendations for ending the criminalisation of those who defend Mother Earth. Read more ▸
This global campaign urges all of us to #StandWithDefenders by shining a spotlight on indigenous peoples and communities who are criminalised for defending their territories of life. Read more ▸
The ICCA Consortium held its XVth General Assembly from 2-3 December 2019 in Udaipur (Rajasthan, India). In this video, President Teddy Baguilat gives a short summary of the key outcomes of the Assembly and an overview of the important moments to come in 2020! Read more ▸
On International Human Rights Day, Natural Justice (ICCA Consortium Member) and the International Land Coalition present “African Environmental Defenders”, a resource for African land and environmental defenders. It aims at providing funding support in emergency situations. Read more ▸
A Kinshasa, ceux-ci ont affirmé que « la sécurisation des droits des autochtones sur leurs terres et territoires est une des meilleures garanties pour assurer la protection des forêts ». Read more ▸
At a critical time for Indigenous-led conservation in Canada, Indigenous Nations and conservation allies gathered at ICCA Consortium Member Tla-o-qui-aht Tribal Parks to discuss the establishment of and support for Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas in their territories. Read more ▸
Representatives from indigenous peoples, afro-descendant, and peasant communities from 16 countries issued the Geneva Declaration, an urgent call for action that demands governments and companies end the violence, killing, and deliberate criminalisation of people defending their rights, their lands and their communities. Forest Peoples Programme (ICCA Consortium Member) participated in this process. Read more ▸