Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities, Gender and Biodiversity Linkages
Indigenous Centered Approaches: Indigenous Governance, Inclusion: Gender Equality, Global Applications: Environmental Outcomes, Makanisi: Modules, Indigenous Centered Approaches: Indigenous and Traditional Knowledge, Geographies: Global Jamie Wen Indigenous Centered Approaches: Indigenous Governance, Inclusion: Gender Equality, Global Applications: Environmental Outcomes, Makanisi: Modules, Indigenous Centered Approaches: Indigenous and Traditional Knowledge, Geographies: Global Jamie Wen

Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities, Gender and Biodiversity Linkages

In this self-paced course, you will explore the connections between gender and biodiversity and learn practical tools to develop gender-responsive approaches and policies for Indigenous Peoples and local communities, aligning with the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework.

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ICI at COP16: Fostering Inclusive Conservation and advancing Indigenous Rights
Indigenous Centered Approaches: Indigenous Governance, Global Applications: Largescale Finance, Indigenous Centered Approaches: Indigenous and Traditional Knowledge, Indigenous Centered Approaches: Livelihoods and Indigenous Economies, Global Applications: Replication & Global Influence, Geographies: Futa Mawiza Biocultural Territory, Geographies: Northern Tanzania, Geographies: Global Jamie Wen Indigenous Centered Approaches: Indigenous Governance, Global Applications: Largescale Finance, Indigenous Centered Approaches: Indigenous and Traditional Knowledge, Indigenous Centered Approaches: Livelihoods and Indigenous Economies, Global Applications: Replication & Global Influence, Geographies: Futa Mawiza Biocultural Territory, Geographies: Northern Tanzania, Geographies: Global Jamie Wen

ICI at COP16: Fostering Inclusive Conservation and advancing Indigenous Rights

At COP16 in Cali, Colombia, Indigenous co-chairs of the Inclusive Conservation Initiative demonstrated Indigenous governance in action, reaching consensus on 15 strategic decisions to guide global conservation. Through direct engagement with the GEF and IIFB, ICI leaders advanced the case for Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities as primary decision-makers in biodiversity finance and policy.

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A Journey of Learning and Unity: Reflections from Our Inclusive Conservation Initiative Africa Learning Exchange in Tanzania
Makanisi: Exchanges, Indigenous Centered Approaches: Territorial Management and Planning, Geographies: Ewaso Ng’iro River Basin, Geographies: Northern Tanzania, Geographies: DR Congo, Type: Web Story Jamie Wen Makanisi: Exchanges, Indigenous Centered Approaches: Territorial Management and Planning, Geographies: Ewaso Ng’iro River Basin, Geographies: Northern Tanzania, Geographies: DR Congo, Type: Web Story Jamie Wen

A Journey of Learning and Unity: Reflections from Our Inclusive Conservation Initiative Africa Learning Exchange in Tanzania

The ICI Africa Regional Learning Exchange in Tanzania brought together 37 Indigenous and local community leaders from across Africa to strengthen capacity, share solutions, and advance Indigenous-led conservation under the GEF-funded Inclusive Conservation Initiative. Through workshops, fellow case studies, and immersive visits to the Yaeda Valley and Hadzabe communities, participants demonstrated how secure land tenure, governance, and cultural knowledge drive lasting biodiversity outcomes.

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The First Annual Stakeholder Forum for the Inclusive Conservation Initiative in Kenya
Indigenous Centered Approaches: Indigenous and Traditional Knowledge, Indigenous Centered Approaches: Indigenous Governance, Indigenous Centered Approaches: Territorial Management and Planning, Geographies: Ewaso Ng’iro River Basin, Type: Web Story Jamie Wen Indigenous Centered Approaches: Indigenous and Traditional Knowledge, Indigenous Centered Approaches: Indigenous Governance, Indigenous Centered Approaches: Territorial Management and Planning, Geographies: Ewaso Ng’iro River Basin, Type: Web Story Jamie Wen

The First Annual Stakeholder Forum for the Inclusive Conservation Initiative in Kenya

At the first Annual ICI Kenya Stakeholder Forum in Nanyuki, Indigenous leaders and conservation partners reviewed Year 1 achievements, including biocultural mapping with 22 communities across the Mid-Ewaso Ng’iro River Basin. The forum catalyzed a shared Manifesto for Inclusive Conservation, reaffirming Indigenous self-determination as the foundation for safeguarding biocultural diversity in Kenya.

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Inclusive Conservation Initiative (ICI) Phase 2 Report: A Focus on Inclusive Finance
Makanisi: Global Steering Committee, Makanisi: Exchanges, Global Applications: Environmental Outcomes, Indigenous Centered Approaches: Indigenous Governance, Global Applications: Largescale Finance, Inclusion: Gender Equality, Indigenous Centered Approaches: Indigenous and Traditional Knowledge, Indigenous Centered Approaches: Livelihoods and Indigenous Economies, Global Applications: Replication & Global Influence, Indigenous Centered Approaches: Territorial Management and Planning, Inclusion: Youth Empowerment and Leadership, Geographies: Global, Type: Web Story Jamie Wen Makanisi: Global Steering Committee, Makanisi: Exchanges, Global Applications: Environmental Outcomes, Indigenous Centered Approaches: Indigenous Governance, Global Applications: Largescale Finance, Inclusion: Gender Equality, Indigenous Centered Approaches: Indigenous and Traditional Knowledge, Indigenous Centered Approaches: Livelihoods and Indigenous Economies, Global Applications: Replication & Global Influence, Indigenous Centered Approaches: Territorial Management and Planning, Inclusion: Youth Empowerment and Leadership, Geographies: Global, Type: Web Story Jamie Wen

Inclusive Conservation Initiative (ICI) Phase 2 Report: A Focus on Inclusive Finance

The ICI Phase 2 Report highlights how $14.5 million in direct-access agreements are enabling Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities to lead conservation through their own governance systems. Supported by the GEF, the report demonstrates how inclusive finance is transforming biodiversity protection while advancing rights-based, self-determined climate and conservation solutions.

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ICI Report | Inclusive Conservation Initiative (ICI) Phase Two Report: A Focus on Inclusive Finance
Indigenous Centered Approaches: Indigenous Governance, Global Applications: Largescale Finance, Inclusion: Gender Equality, Global Applications: Environmental Outcomes, Makanisi: ICI Fellows, Makanisi: Exchanges, Makanisi: Global Steering Committee, Inclusion: Youth Empowerment and Leadership, Geographies: Futa Mawiza Biocultural Territory, Geographies: Southwest Amazon, Geographies: Ru K’ux Abya Yala, Geographies: Annapurna Area, Geographies: Ewaso Ng’iro River Basin, Geographies: Thailand, Geographies: Fiji Lau Seascape and Cook Islands, Geographies: Northern Tanzania, Geographies: DR Congo, Geographies: Global, Type: Annual Report Jamie Wen Indigenous Centered Approaches: Indigenous Governance, Global Applications: Largescale Finance, Inclusion: Gender Equality, Global Applications: Environmental Outcomes, Makanisi: ICI Fellows, Makanisi: Exchanges, Makanisi: Global Steering Committee, Inclusion: Youth Empowerment and Leadership, Geographies: Futa Mawiza Biocultural Territory, Geographies: Southwest Amazon, Geographies: Ru K’ux Abya Yala, Geographies: Annapurna Area, Geographies: Ewaso Ng’iro River Basin, Geographies: Thailand, Geographies: Fiji Lau Seascape and Cook Islands, Geographies: Northern Tanzania, Geographies: DR Congo, Geographies: Global, Type: Annual Report Jamie Wen

ICI Report | Inclusive Conservation Initiative (ICI) Phase Two Report: A Focus on Inclusive Finance

The Inclusive Conservation Initiative (ICI) Phase 2 Report provides a comprehensive overview of the progress made towards inclusive conservation practices and the implementation of Indigenous Peoples (IPs) and Local Communities (LCs)-led initiatives over the past year. Supported by the Global Environment Facility (GEF), this initiative highlights the leadership of IPs and LCs in conservation efforts and the delivery of global environmental benefits (GEBs).

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ICI kicks off International Environmental Policy Fellow Program
Makanisi: ICI Fellows, Inclusion: Youth Empowerment and Leadership, Geographies: Global, Geographies: Ru K’ux Abya Yala, Geographies: Futa Mawiza Biocultural Territory, Geographies: Ewaso Ng’iro River Basin, Geographies: DR Congo, Geographies: Northern Tanzania Jamie Wen Makanisi: ICI Fellows, Inclusion: Youth Empowerment and Leadership, Geographies: Global, Geographies: Ru K’ux Abya Yala, Geographies: Futa Mawiza Biocultural Territory, Geographies: Ewaso Ng’iro River Basin, Geographies: DR Congo, Geographies: Northern Tanzania Jamie Wen

ICI kicks off International Environmental Policy Fellow Program

The Inclusive Conservation Initiative (ICI) has launched its International Environmental Policy Fellow Program, empowering Indigenous leaders from Tanzania, Panama, Chile, DRC, and Kenya to strengthen leadership and negotiation skills in global environmental policy. Fellows will apply their knowledge to advance Indigenous-led conservation, gender equity, and community-driven governance in their territories.

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Brief | Road Map for Advancing Rights and Equity in Conservation
Indigenous Centered Approaches: Indigenous Governance, Global Applications: Largescale Finance, Global Applications: Environmental Outcomes, Type: Brief, Geographies: Global Jamie Wen Indigenous Centered Approaches: Indigenous Governance, Global Applications: Largescale Finance, Global Applications: Environmental Outcomes, Type: Brief, Geographies: Global Jamie Wen

Brief | Road Map for Advancing Rights and Equity in Conservation

International workshop on advancing rights and equity in the implementation of Target 3 | January/February 2024 Nanyuki, Kenya.

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Indigenous Leaders Of ICI Advocate For Inclusion At GEF Assembly
Makanisi: Exchanges, Makanisi: Global Steering Committee, Global Applications: Environmental Outcomes, Indigenous Centered Approaches: Indigenous Governance, Global Applications: Largescale Finance, Inclusion: Gender Equality, Indigenous Centered Approaches: Indigenous and Traditional Knowledge, Indigenous Centered Approaches: Livelihoods and Indigenous Economies, Global Applications: Replication & Global Influence, Indigenous Centered Approaches: Territorial Management and Planning, Inclusion: Youth Empowerment and Leadership, Geographies: Global Jamie Wen Makanisi: Exchanges, Makanisi: Global Steering Committee, Global Applications: Environmental Outcomes, Indigenous Centered Approaches: Indigenous Governance, Global Applications: Largescale Finance, Inclusion: Gender Equality, Indigenous Centered Approaches: Indigenous and Traditional Knowledge, Indigenous Centered Approaches: Livelihoods and Indigenous Economies, Global Applications: Replication & Global Influence, Indigenous Centered Approaches: Territorial Management and Planning, Inclusion: Youth Empowerment and Leadership, Geographies: Global Jamie Wen

Indigenous Leaders Of ICI Advocate For Inclusion At GEF Assembly

Indigenous leaders from the Inclusive Conservation Initiative (ICI) participated in the GEF Assembly in Vancouver, advocating for inclusive conservation and greater recognition of Indigenous-led initiatives. They highlighted the importance of direct funding, Indigenous governance, and gender equity, while welcoming the launch of the Global Biodiversity Framework Fund (GBFF) to support Indigenous and local communities.

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ICI Video | ICI-GEF 1st Global Learning Exchange
Type: Video, Indigenous Centered Approaches: Indigenous Governance, Global Applications: Environmental Outcomes, Global Applications: Largescale Finance, Global Applications: Replication & Global Influence, Geographies: Global, Makanisi: Exchanges Jamie Wen Type: Video, Indigenous Centered Approaches: Indigenous Governance, Global Applications: Environmental Outcomes, Global Applications: Largescale Finance, Global Applications: Replication & Global Influence, Geographies: Global, Makanisi: Exchanges Jamie Wen

ICI Video | ICI-GEF 1st Global Learning Exchange

The first Inclusive Conservation Initiative Global Learning Exchange was hosted by the Isaak Olam Foundation on the unceded territory of the Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation in August 2023, bringing together Indigenous leaders from all ten ICI initiatives and members of the GEF Indigenous Peoples Advisory Group. The gathering included the inaugural meeting of the ICI Global Steering Committee ahead of the 7th GEF Assembly in Vancouver, marking a milestone in Indigenous-led global conservation governance.

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ICI Video | the Inclusive Conservation Initiative
Indigenous Centered Approaches: Indigenous Governance, Global Applications: Largescale Finance, Global Applications: Environmental Outcomes, Type: Video, Geographies: Global Jamie Wen Indigenous Centered Approaches: Indigenous Governance, Global Applications: Largescale Finance, Global Applications: Environmental Outcomes, Type: Video, Geographies: Global Jamie Wen

ICI Video | the Inclusive Conservation Initiative

This video introduces the GEF-7 Inclusive Conservation Initiative, a new model providing large-scale, long-term direct financing to Indigenous and local community organizations to drive environmental, cultural, and economic impact. Representatives from nine initiatives across 12 countries share how this approach is strengthening Indigenous leadership and transforming conservation from the ground up.

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First phase of ICI implementation highlights importance of Indigenous-led conservation and need for increased funding
Geographies: Futa Mawiza Biocultural Territory, Geographies: Southwest Amazon, Geographies: Ru K’ux Abya Yala, Geographies: Annapurna Area, Geographies: Ewaso Ng’iro River Basin, Geographies: Thailand, Geographies: Fiji Lau Seascape and Cook Islands, Geographies: Northern Tanzania, Geographies: DR Congo, Geographies: Global, Makanisi: Exchanges, Makanisi: Global Steering Committee, Inclusion: Gender Equality, Inclusion: Youth Empowerment and Leadership, Global Applications: Replication & Global Influence, Global Applications: Largescale Finance, Global Applications: Environmental Outcomes, Indigenous Centered Approaches: Indigenous Governance, Indigenous Centered Approaches: Livelihoods and Indigenous Economies, Indigenous Centered Approaches: Indigenous and Traditional Knowledge, Indigenous Centered Approaches: Territorial Management and Planning, Type: Web Story Jamie Wen Geographies: Futa Mawiza Biocultural Territory, Geographies: Southwest Amazon, Geographies: Ru K’ux Abya Yala, Geographies: Annapurna Area, Geographies: Ewaso Ng’iro River Basin, Geographies: Thailand, Geographies: Fiji Lau Seascape and Cook Islands, Geographies: Northern Tanzania, Geographies: DR Congo, Geographies: Global, Makanisi: Exchanges, Makanisi: Global Steering Committee, Inclusion: Gender Equality, Inclusion: Youth Empowerment and Leadership, Global Applications: Replication & Global Influence, Global Applications: Largescale Finance, Global Applications: Environmental Outcomes, Indigenous Centered Approaches: Indigenous Governance, Indigenous Centered Approaches: Livelihoods and Indigenous Economies, Indigenous Centered Approaches: Indigenous and Traditional Knowledge, Indigenous Centered Approaches: Territorial Management and Planning, Type: Web Story Jamie Wen

First phase of ICI implementation highlights importance of Indigenous-led conservation and need for increased funding

The Inclusive Conservation Initiative (ICI) Phase One Report showcases the first phase of Indigenous-led conservation efforts, demonstrating their effectiveness in protecting 7.6 million hectares of biodiverse landscapes. The report emphasizes the need for increased funding and adaptive finance mechanisms to support Indigenous Peoples and local communities in stewarding lands, waters, and natural resources globally.

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ICI Report | Inclusive Conservation Initiative (ICI) Phase One Report: Spearheading Inclusive Conservation
Geographies: Futa Mawiza Biocultural Territory, Geographies: Southwest Amazon, Geographies: Annapurna Area, Geographies: DR Congo, Geographies: Ewaso Ng’iro River Basin, Geographies: Fiji Lau Seascape and Cook Islands, Geographies: Global, Geographies: Northern Tanzania, Geographies: Ru K’ux Abya Yala, Geographies: Thailand, Global Applications: Environmental Outcomes, Global Applications: Largescale Finance, Global Applications: Replication & Global Influence, Inclusion: Gender Equality, Inclusion: Youth Empowerment and Leadership, Makanisi: Exchanges, Makanisi: Global Steering Committee, Indigenous Centered Approaches: Indigenous Governance, Indigenous Centered Approaches: Livelihoods and Indigenous Economies, Indigenous Centered Approaches: Indigenous and Traditional Knowledge, Indigenous Centered Approaches: Territorial Management and Planning, Type: Annual Report Jamie Wen Geographies: Futa Mawiza Biocultural Territory, Geographies: Southwest Amazon, Geographies: Annapurna Area, Geographies: DR Congo, Geographies: Ewaso Ng’iro River Basin, Geographies: Fiji Lau Seascape and Cook Islands, Geographies: Global, Geographies: Northern Tanzania, Geographies: Ru K’ux Abya Yala, Geographies: Thailand, Global Applications: Environmental Outcomes, Global Applications: Largescale Finance, Global Applications: Replication & Global Influence, Inclusion: Gender Equality, Inclusion: Youth Empowerment and Leadership, Makanisi: Exchanges, Makanisi: Global Steering Committee, Indigenous Centered Approaches: Indigenous Governance, Indigenous Centered Approaches: Livelihoods and Indigenous Economies, Indigenous Centered Approaches: Indigenous and Traditional Knowledge, Indigenous Centered Approaches: Territorial Management and Planning, Type: Annual Report Jamie Wen

ICI Report | Inclusive Conservation Initiative (ICI) Phase One Report: Spearheading Inclusive Conservation

On 09 August 2023 (International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples), the Inclusive Conservation Initiative released its Phase One Report, summarizing the first phase of its implementation, from ideation in December 2019 to implementation status in mid-2023.

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World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought 2023: Her Land. Her Rights.
Indigenous Centered Approaches: Indigenous Governance, Inclusion: Gender Equality, Indigenous Centered Approaches: Territorial Management and Planning, Geographies: Northern Tanzania, Type: Web Story Jamie Wen Indigenous Centered Approaches: Indigenous Governance, Inclusion: Gender Equality, Indigenous Centered Approaches: Territorial Management and Planning, Geographies: Northern Tanzania, Type: Web Story Jamie Wen

World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought 2023: Her Land. Her Rights.

On this World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought, the theme Her Land. Her Rights highlights the critical role of women in Indigenous communities and their heightened vulnerability to land degradation and water scarcity. Paine Makko of the Ujamaa Community Resource Team reflects on women’s leadership and resilience in her Maasai community, emphasizing the importance of supporting their rights and stewardship.

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World Oceans Day 2023: Indigenous and local coastal stewardship changing tides in marine conservation
Geographies: Ru K’ux Abya Yala, Geographies: Fiji Lau Seascape and Cook Islands, Indigenous Centered Approaches: Territorial Management and Planning, Indigenous Centered Approaches: Livelihoods and Indigenous Economies, Indigenous Centered Approaches: Indigenous Governance, Type: Web Story Jamie Wen Geographies: Ru K’ux Abya Yala, Geographies: Fiji Lau Seascape and Cook Islands, Indigenous Centered Approaches: Territorial Management and Planning, Indigenous Centered Approaches: Livelihoods and Indigenous Economies, Indigenous Centered Approaches: Indigenous Governance, Type: Web Story Jamie Wen

World Oceans Day 2023: Indigenous and local coastal stewardship changing tides in marine conservation

On World Oceans Day 2023, the Inclusive Conservation Initiative (ICI) highlights how Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities in Panama, Guatemala, and Fiji are leading the sustainable management of marine and coastal ecosystems. Through initiatives by Sotz’il and the Vanua o Lau, communities are strengthening traditional knowledge, governance, and livelihoods to protect biodiversity and address climate change impacts.

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International Day for Biological Diversity 2023: From agreement to action: Building back biodiversity through inclusive conservation
Indigenous and Traditional Knowledge, Geographies: Thailand, Type: Web Story Jamie Wen Indigenous and Traditional Knowledge, Geographies: Thailand, Type: Web Story Jamie Wen

International Day for Biological Diversity 2023: From agreement to action: Building back biodiversity through inclusive conservation

On International Day for Biological Diversity 2023, the Inclusive Conservation Initiative (ICI) highlights how Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities are leading efforts to protect and restore biodiversity across Thailand, Chile, Argentina, and Tanzania. From safeguarding forests, watersheds, and sacred trees to securing ancestral lands, ICI-supported communities are applying traditional knowledge and rights-based approaches to sustain ecosystems and livelihoods.

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Earth Day 2023: Inclusive conservation invests in Indigenous and local women
Geographies: DR Congo, Geographies: Annapurna Area, Geographies: Ru K’ux Abya Yala, Inclusion: Gender Equality, Indigenous Centered Approaches: Livelihoods and Indigenous Economies, Indigenous Centered Approaches: Indigenous and Traditional Knowledge, Indigenous Centered Approaches: Indigenous Governance, Type: Web Story Jamie Wen Geographies: DR Congo, Geographies: Annapurna Area, Geographies: Ru K’ux Abya Yala, Inclusion: Gender Equality, Indigenous Centered Approaches: Livelihoods and Indigenous Economies, Indigenous Centered Approaches: Indigenous and Traditional Knowledge, Indigenous Centered Approaches: Indigenous Governance, Type: Web Story Jamie Wen

Earth Day 2023: Inclusive conservation invests in Indigenous and local women

On Earth Day 2023, the Inclusive Conservation Initiative (ICI) highlights how Indigenous and local women are leading natural resource management and conservation across the DRC, Nepal, and Meso-America. By strengthening governance, technical skills, and intergenerational knowledge transfer, ICI invests in women as key actors in sustainable, culturally grounded environmental stewardship.

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World Water Day 2023: Inclusive conservation accelerating change in the Ewaso Ng’iro River Basin
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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International Women’s Day 2023: Celebrating Indigenous women leaders in inclusive conservation
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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World Wildlife Day 2023: Inclusive conservation partnering to protect the incalculable value of wild fauna and flora
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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