“We can help drive the ethic and practice in ways that uphold our indigenous values and respect the planet. By gathering together in these spaces, we can learn from each other to influence the context we work in. This is what our people did this week. It was historic,” says Brenda Asuncion from ICCA Consortium Member KUA. 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 ▸
In June 2019, Tahltan elders and leaders, members of Snowchange, representatives from The Gaia Foundation, Land is Life, ICCA Consortium and the IUCN came together in the heart of Tahltan Territory to learn from the elders, discuss current challenges, and explore the possibility of establishing ICCAs. Discover the story of this extraordinary meeting through the multimedia presentation created by The Gaia Foundation. Read more ▸
Two community-based organizations supported by ICCA Consortium Member Kuaʻāina Ulu ʻAuamo (KUA) were recognized for their work at the Equator Prize awards ceremony: Hui Mālama o Moʻomomi – Molokaʻi and Hui Makaʻāinana o Makana were honored, in a key political moment for Hawai’i’s territories of life. Read more ▸
The Conservation through Reconciliation Partnership in Canada aims to ensure that Indigenous laws and knowledge systems play a significant part in helping Canada meet its international obligations for the increased protection of biodiversity and the stewardship of culturally significant plants and animals. Read more ▸
The ICCA Consortium participated in a series of back-to-back events in Montréal, Canada, including our first regional assembly in North America and two major regional gatherings co-organised with CICADA, the CBD Secretariat, UNESCO and others. Read more ▸
The Wah’nah’juss Hilth’hooiss (Meares Island) Tribal Park declaration just celebrated its 35 year anniversary, including the Tla o qui aht Tribal Parks, which is a Member of the ICCA Consortium. Read more ▸
The Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas (IPCA) Gathering took place in Canada, hosted by former members of the Indigenous Circle of Experts (ICE), the Alberta Government, and the federal government. An occasion for participants to meet, share their lessons learned, forge new partnerships and define new commitments. Read more ▸
Co-organised by Interreg Nord Summer Whitefish and Snowchange Cooperative, the Festival of Northern Fishing Traditions has concluded successfully in Tornio, Finland. Over 150 small-scale and Indigenous fisher women and men around the world joined forces to discuss climate change, traditional knowledge, governance and direct exchanges to meet common challenges. Read more ▸
A seminar on Arctic Indigenous and Local Knowledge & Sustainability, organized by the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) took place in Helsinki University, Finland: an effort to work across knowledge systems and incorporate Indigenous and Local Knowledge (ILK) in biodiversity assessment. Read more ▸
Prof. José Aylwin – ICCA Consortium Council Member, participated in the conference of the Forests Dialogue to discuss issues surrounding land reform with indigenous peoples, forestry companies, agricultural companies, development agencies and relevant government bodies. Read more ▸
The ICCA Consortium has participated with a small delegation to the 2016 IUCN World Conservation Congress held in Honolulu (Hawai’i – USA) on 1-10… Read more “The Consortium at the 2016 World Conservation Congress” ▸
Conserving nature via self-determination and resistance to destructive development in ICCAs – a Campus event at the World Parks Congress (Waikiki, Hawaii, 4 September… Read more “ First ICCA Campus at a World Conservation Congress – Hawaii Sept. 2016” ▸
50th Meeting of the GEFCouncil and CSO Meetings Theme: ICCAs and Standards and Safeguards for Finance and Business Meeting dates: 5 June 2016: Preparatory… Read more “50th Meeting of the GEF Council and CSO Meetings (Washington DC, 2016)” ▸
CBD: 20th Meeting of the Subsidiary Body on Scientific, Technical and Technological Advice (SBSTTA-20) and 1st Meeting of the Subsidiary Body on Implementation (SBI-1)… Read more “SBSTTA-20 and SBI-1” ▸
15th Session of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues Theme: ICCAs and Indigenous Peoples’ Rights and Human Rights Meeting dates: 9-20 May 2016… Read more “15th Session of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues” ▸
By: Eli Enns, ICCA Consortium Regional Coordinator for North America This upcoming March 10th-14th 2016, Indigenous communities who have committed to forwarding self-determination strategies,… Read more “Tribal Parks (ICCA) Gathering 2016” ▸
By April Ingham, Executive Director of Pacific Peoples’ Partnership A Gathering of Solidarity March 10 – 14, 2016 It was an honour to be… Read more “Tribal Parks – Declaring Indigenous Rights for Traditional Land Stewardship” ▸
CBD 19th Meeting of SBSTTA (SBSTTA-19) and 9th Meeting of the Ad Hoc Open-ended Working Group on Article 8(j) and Related Provisions (WG8(j)-9) Theme:… Read more “CBD 19th Meeting of SBSTTA (SBSTTA-19) and 9th Meeting of the Ad Hoc Open-ended Working Group on Article 8(j) and Related Provisions (WG8(j)-9)” ▸
49th Meeting of the GEF Council and Consultation with Civil Society Organisations Theme: ICCAs and Standards and Safeguards for Finance and Business Meeting dates:… Read more “49th Meeting of the GEF Council and Consultation with Civil Society Organisations (Washington DC, 2015)” ▸
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