Geographies: Ewaso Ng’iro River Basin, Indigenous Centered Approaches: Indigenous Governance, Indigenous Centered Approaches: Indigenous and Traditional Knowledge, Indigenous Centered Approaches: Livelihoods and Indigenous Economies, Type: Web Story Jamie Wen Geographies: Ewaso Ng’iro River Basin, Indigenous Centered Approaches: Indigenous Governance, Indigenous Centered Approaches: Indigenous and Traditional Knowledge, Indigenous Centered Approaches: Livelihoods and Indigenous Economies, Type: Web Story Jamie Wen

World Water Day 2023: Inclusive conservation accelerating change in the Ewaso Ng’iro River Basin

On World Water Day 2023, the Inclusive Conservation Initiative (ICI) highlights how Indigenous pastoralists in Kenya are protecting the Ewaso Ng’iro River using traditional knowledge and sustainable practices. By revitalizing sacred water sources and strengthening community governance, ICI supports resilient ecosystems, cultural heritage, and livelihoods across the river basin.

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Geographies: Thailand, Geographies: Northern Tanzania, Geographies: DR Congo, Geographies: Ewaso Ng’iro River Basin, Geographies: Ru K’ux Abya Yala, Indigenous Centered Approaches: Indigenous Governance, Inclusion: Gender Equality, Indigenous Centered Approaches: Indigenous and Traditional Knowledge, Type: Web Story Jamie Wen Geographies: Thailand, Geographies: Northern Tanzania, Geographies: DR Congo, Geographies: Ewaso Ng’iro River Basin, Geographies: Ru K’ux Abya Yala, Indigenous Centered Approaches: Indigenous Governance, Inclusion: Gender Equality, Indigenous Centered Approaches: Indigenous and Traditional Knowledge, Type: Web Story Jamie Wen

International Women’s Day 2023: Celebrating Indigenous women leaders in inclusive conservation

On International Women’s Day 2023, the Inclusive Conservation Initiative (ICI) celebrates Indigenous and local women as essential stewards of natural resources and biodiversity across Sub-Saharan Africa, Asia, and Meso-America. Through leadership roles, knowledge-sharing, and participation in decision-making, ICI empowers these women to drive inclusive conservation and strengthen community resilience.

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Indigenous Centered Approaches: Indigenous Governance, Global Applications: Environmental Outcomes, Indigenous Centered Approaches: Indigenous and Traditional Knowledge, Geographies: Futa Mawiza Biocultural Territory, Geographies: Northern Tanzania, Geographies: DR Congo, Geographies: Fiji Lau Seascape and Cook Islands, Geographies: Ewaso Ng’iro River Basin, Geographies: Ru K’ux Abya Yala, Type: Web Story Jamie Wen Indigenous Centered Approaches: Indigenous Governance, Global Applications: Environmental Outcomes, Indigenous Centered Approaches: Indigenous and Traditional Knowledge, Geographies: Futa Mawiza Biocultural Territory, Geographies: Northern Tanzania, Geographies: DR Congo, Geographies: Fiji Lau Seascape and Cook Islands, Geographies: Ewaso Ng’iro River Basin, Geographies: Ru K’ux Abya Yala, Type: Web Story Jamie Wen

World Wildlife Day 2023: Inclusive conservation partnering to protect the incalculable value of wild fauna and flora

On World Wildlife Day 2023, the Inclusive Conservation Initiative (ICI) highlights Indigenous and local communities as custodians of wildlife and plant species across Africa, Asia, and the Americas. Through traditional knowledge, community-led management, and legal protection of lands, ICI supports the preservation of endangered and culturally significant species such as the araucaria, tapir, ostrich, pangolin, elephant, gibbon, and kopeka.

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Type: Event, Indigenous Centered Approaches: Indigenous and Traditional Knowledge, Global Applications: Largescale Finance, Global Applications: Environmental Outcomes, Indigenous Centered Approaches: Indigenous Governance, Geographies: Global, Global Applications: Replication & Global Influence Jamie Wen Type: Event, Indigenous Centered Approaches: Indigenous and Traditional Knowledge, Global Applications: Largescale Finance, Global Applications: Environmental Outcomes, Indigenous Centered Approaches: Indigenous Governance, Geographies: Global, Global Applications: Replication & Global Influence Jamie Wen

ICI events at CBD COP 15

The Inclusive Conservation Initiative (ICI) participated in multiple events at CBD COP 15 in Montreal, including the official launch on December 9, 2022, to promote direct action and funding for Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities. Key sessions highlighted traditional knowledge, human rights, and integrating Indigenous priorities into climate and biodiversity strategies.

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Type: Report, Indigenous Centered Approaches: Indigenous Governance, Global Applications: Largescale Finance, Global Applications: Environmental Outcomes, Inclusion: Gender Equality, Indigenous Centered Approaches: Indigenous and Traditional Knowledge, Geographies: Annapurna Area, Geographies: DR Congo, Geographies: Ewaso Ng’iro River Basin, Geographies: Fiji Lau Seascape and Cook Islands, Geographies: Futa Mawiza Biocultural Territory, Geographies: Global, Geographies: Northern Tanzania, Geographies: Ru K’ux Abya Yala, Geographies: Southwest Amazon, Geographies: Thailand Jamie Wen Type: Report, Indigenous Centered Approaches: Indigenous Governance, Global Applications: Largescale Finance, Global Applications: Environmental Outcomes, Inclusion: Gender Equality, Indigenous Centered Approaches: Indigenous and Traditional Knowledge, Geographies: Annapurna Area, Geographies: DR Congo, Geographies: Ewaso Ng’iro River Basin, Geographies: Fiji Lau Seascape and Cook Islands, Geographies: Futa Mawiza Biocultural Territory, Geographies: Global, Geographies: Northern Tanzania, Geographies: Ru K’ux Abya Yala, Geographies: Southwest Amazon, Geographies: Thailand Jamie Wen

ICI Report | GEF-7 Inclusive Conservation Initiative Inception Workshops Report

The implementation of the GEF-7 Inclusive Conservation Initiative (ICI) began on February 21, 2022 through an inception phase composed of a series of virtual workshops held from February 21 to April 07, 2022. The ICI Project Management Unit (PMU) produced an inception report documenting all key highlights, activities, and decisions of the inception phase.

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