Ecological conversion process of the Mariapolis el Diamante, Mexico
El Diamante, Puebla, MexicoFrom May 2021
In May 2021 we began accompanying the ecological conversion process promoted by the Mariapolis el Diamante, located in…
Local communities
Scientists’ Warning to Humanity on Threats to Indigenous & Local Knowledge Systems
Fernández-Llamazares, A. et al.2021
The knowledge systems and practices of Indigenous Peoples and local communities play critical roles in safeguarding the biological…
Sacred Trees, Mystic Caves, Holy Wells: Devotional Titles in Spanish Rural Sanctuaries
Jaime Tatay2021
This paper explores how local, lived religion has creatively linked spiritual insights and popular devotions in ecologically valuable…
Sustainable Journey
Europarc Federation2018
Documentary produced by EUROPARC Federation in the framework of CEETO project, this film portrays the story of a…
The United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Peasants
Coline Hubert2019
Right to land, to their culture, means of production, natural resources, income, protection against pesticides, seeds … The…
Statement of indigenous peoples and local communities on the last IPPC report on climate change
42 CountriesAugust 2019
A large group of indigenous and community organizations and networks—representing 42 countries —has issued a statement highlighting the…
Equator Prize 2019 awarded to local and indigenous communities for local innovative climate solutions
UN, New York, USA2019
The UN Development Programme (UNDP) and partners announced on June 5th, the winners of the 10th Equator Prize,…
Conserving territories of life
ICCA Consortium & LifeMosaic2019
Indigenous peoples and local communities around the world protect and care for their collective territories, lands and waters…
Conservation is more effective when based on culturals and spiritual values and local governance: global evidence
Paris, France6 May 2019
The Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services’ (IPBES) released a Global Assessment Report on Biodiversity and…
Code of Ethical Conduct to Ensure Respect for the Cultural and Intellectual Heritage of Indigenous and Local Communities
Secretariat Convention on Biological Diversity2011
The Code of Ethical Conduct, adopted by the Convention on Biological Diversity in 2011, was named by a…