Selection and Implementation of Restoration Interventions
Task 8: Supporting Indigenous Peoples and local communities: ICCAs and restoration
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What Are ICCAs?
Indigenous Peoples’ and Community Conserved Territories and Areas (ICCAs) are:
- Natural and/or modified ecosystems with significant biodiversity, ecological, and cultural values.
- Voluntarily conserved by Indigenous Peoples and local communities through customary laws, governance systems, or other effective means.
Recognizing and supporting ICCAs is a vital step toward inclusive, rights-based restoration — though not all IPLC engagement will take place through ICCAs.
Why ICCAs Matter for Restoration
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References
Why ICCAs Matter for Restoration
Indigenous and local communities often have a deep, generational understanding of ecosystems. Their practices and knowledge can:
- Enhance ecological outcomes.
- Strengthen restoration resilience.
- Ensure projects are culturally appropriate and socially sustainable.
- Protect traditional livelihoods and rights.
Restoration must also respect the legal rights of Indigenous Peoples, including the right to Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC) — the right to give or withhold consent to initiatives affecting their lands, territories, and resources.
Key Actions to Support ICCAs in Restoration Projects
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Key Actions to Support ICCAs in Restoration Projects
The following actions can help ensure IPLCs are meaningfully involved in restoration, whether or not ICCAs are present:
Monitoring and evaluation
Documenting presence
Management planning
Values and finance
Communication
Common Challenges Faced by ICCAs
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References
Common Challenges Faced by ICCAs
Now that you have familiarized yourself with some of the strategies for involving ICCAs in your restoration programs, consider these actions in the context of the challenges that local and Indigenous communities may face. Learn more here.
Recognizing these challenges is essential for designing restoration partnerships that are supportive rather than extractive.
Tools for Addressing ICCA Challenges
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Tools for Addressing ICCA Challenges
When working with ICCAs, consider using this tool:
Reflection
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Reflection
- Are Indigenous or local communities actively involved in your restoration area?
- How are traditional knowledge and governance systems being recognized and supported?
- How can you better align restoration goals with community aspirations?
Close this task and proceed on your journey
Task complete
Section overview
What Are ICCAs?
Why ICCAs Matter for Restoration
Key Actions to Support ICCAs in Restoration Projects
Common Challenges Faced by ICCAs
Tools for Addressing ICCA Challenges
Reflection
Section overview
What Are ICCAs?
Why ICCAs Matter for Restoration
Key Actions to Support ICCAs in Restoration Projects
Common Challenges Faced by ICCAs
Tools for Addressing ICCA Challenges
Reflection
Corrigan, C. & Hay-Edie, T. A Toolkit to Support Conservation by Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities: Building Capacity and Sharing Knowledge for Indigenous Peoples’ and Community Conserved Territories and Areas (ICCAs). Available here (p. 9).
Section overview
What Are ICCAs?
Why ICCAs Matter for Restoration
Key Actions to Support ICCAs in Restoration Projects
Common Challenges Faced by ICCAs
Tools for Addressing ICCA Challenges
Reflection
Section overview
What Are ICCAs?
Why ICCAs Matter for Restoration
Key Actions to Support ICCAs in Restoration Projects
Common Challenges Faced by ICCAs
Tools for Addressing ICCA Challenges
Reflection
Section overview
What Are ICCAs?
Why ICCAs Matter for Restoration
Key Actions to Support ICCAs in Restoration Projects
Common Challenges Faced by ICCAs
Tools for Addressing ICCA Challenges
Reflection
UNEP. No Date. Biodiversity A-Z: Indigenous Peoples’ and Community Conserved Territories and Areas (ICCA). Available here.
Section overview
What Are ICCAs?
Why ICCAs Matter for Restoration
Key Actions to Support ICCAs in Restoration Projects
Common Challenges Faced by ICCAs
Tools for Addressing ICCA Challenges
Reflection
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Selection and Implementation of Restoration Interventions
Task 8: Supporting Indigenous Peoples and local communities: ICCAs and restoration
Start
What Are ICCAs?
Indigenous Peoples’ and Community Conserved Territories and Areas (ICCAs) are:
- Natural and/or modified ecosystems with significant biodiversity, ecological, and cultural values.
- Voluntarily conserved by Indigenous Peoples and local communities through customary laws, governance systems, or other effective means.
Recognizing and supporting ICCAs is a vital step toward inclusive, rights-based restoration — though not all IPLC engagement will take place through ICCAs.Why ICCAs Matter for Restoration
Up next
References
Why ICCAs Matter for Restoration
Indigenous and local communities often have a deep, generational understanding of ecosystems. Their practices and knowledge can:
- Enhance ecological outcomes.
- Strengthen restoration resilience.
- Ensure projects are culturally appropriate and socially sustainable.
- Protect traditional livelihoods and rights.
Restoration must also respect the legal rights of Indigenous Peoples, including the right to Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC) — the right to give or withhold consent to initiatives affecting their lands, territories, and resources.Key Actions to Support ICCAs in Restoration Projects
Up next
Key Actions to Support ICCAs in Restoration Projects
The following actions can help ensure IPLCs are meaningfully involved in restoration, whether or not ICCAs are present:
Monitoring and evaluation
Documenting presence
Management planning
Values and finance
Communication
Common Challenges Faced by ICCAs
Up next
References
Common Challenges Faced by ICCAs
Now that you have familiarized yourself with some of the strategies for involving ICCAs in your restoration programs, consider these actions in the context of the challenges that local and Indigenous communities may face. Learn more here.
Recognizing these challenges is essential for designing restoration partnerships that are supportive rather than extractive.
Tools for Addressing ICCA Challenges
Up next
Tools for Addressing ICCA Challenges
When working with ICCAs, consider using this tool:
Reflection
Up next
Reflection
Close this task and proceed on your journey
Task complete
Section overview
What Are ICCAs?
Why ICCAs Matter for Restoration
Key Actions to Support ICCAs in Restoration Projects
Common Challenges Faced by ICCAs
Tools for Addressing ICCA Challenges
Reflection
Section overview
What Are ICCAs?
Why ICCAs Matter for Restoration
Key Actions to Support ICCAs in Restoration Projects
Common Challenges Faced by ICCAs
Tools for Addressing ICCA Challenges
Reflection
Corrigan, C. & Hay-Edie, T. A Toolkit to Support Conservation by Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities: Building Capacity and Sharing Knowledge for Indigenous Peoples’ and Community Conserved Territories and Areas (ICCAs). Available here (p. 9).
Section overview
What Are ICCAs?
Why ICCAs Matter for Restoration
Key Actions to Support ICCAs in Restoration Projects
Common Challenges Faced by ICCAs
Tools for Addressing ICCA Challenges
Reflection
Section overview
What Are ICCAs?
Why ICCAs Matter for Restoration
Key Actions to Support ICCAs in Restoration Projects
Common Challenges Faced by ICCAs
Tools for Addressing ICCA Challenges
Reflection
Section overview
What Are ICCAs?
Why ICCAs Matter for Restoration
Key Actions to Support ICCAs in Restoration Projects
Common Challenges Faced by ICCAs
Tools for Addressing ICCA Challenges
Reflection
UNEP. No Date. Biodiversity A-Z: Indigenous Peoples’ and Community Conserved Territories and Areas (ICCA). Available here.
Section overview
What Are ICCAs?
Why ICCAs Matter for Restoration
Key Actions to Support ICCAs in Restoration Projects
Common Challenges Faced by ICCAs
Tools for Addressing ICCA Challenges
Reflection