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Community-based monitoring of river health and biodiversity Biodiversity monitoringCountryFPPICCSRegionReport
18.11.25

Community-based monitoring of river health and biodiversity

For Indigenous Peoples and local communities, rivers are not just sources of water—they are also essential for fishing, cooking, travelling, and sustaining daily life. In many cultures they also have deep spiritual significance. Where rivers become unhealthy, the impacts on people’s health, cultures and wellbeing…
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“It is the way we live that conserves”: Legal models for rights-based conservation AfricaCommunity-led conservationFPPKenyaLand and resource rightsReportThe Americas
13.11.25

“It is the way we live that conserves”: Legal models for rights-based conservation

In this paper, we briefly review legal models for rights-based conservation from Australia, Tanzania, Kenya, Guyana, Brazil and Canada. We then outline some lessons learned and outline some general points of good practice for successful rights-based conservation. A fundamental prerequisite for rights-based conservation is recognition…
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Transformative Pathways reimagining conservation at the IUCN Congress 2025 AfricaArticleAsiaCommunity-led conservationInternational processesKenyaPeruPhilippinesThailandThe AmericasThemesType
26.09.25

Transformative Pathways reimagining conservation at the IUCN Congress 2025

See full list of sessions with Transformative Pathways partners’ participation at the end of this page.  In October, representatives of several Transformative Pathways partner organisations will be travelling to Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates to participate in the IUCN World Conservation Congress, which…
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Community Mapping Empowers Indigenous Land Protection in Malaysia AsiaBlogCountryLand and resource rightsMalaysiaPACOSPartnersRegionThemesTraditional and local knowledgeType
12.09.25

Community Mapping Empowers Indigenous Land Protection in Malaysia

Following the successful Community Mapping and Land Use Workshop held from 18th to 20th February 2025 at the PACOS Training Centre, participating communities have now developed their own land use and conservation zone maps. This marks a key milestone in their journey with the Transformative…
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The Ogiek People of Chepkitale Mark World’s Indigenous Peoples Day 2025 AfricaBlogCIPDPCommunity-led conservationCountryKenyaPartnersRegionThemesTraditional and local knowledgeType
09.09.25

The Ogiek People of Chepkitale Mark World’s Indigenous Peoples Day 2025

On August 9, 2025, the Ogiek community of Mt. Elgon joined other Indigenous Peoples in marking the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples. This year’s event was held at Laboot, Chepkitale where the community was joined by invited guests from the government. Around the world,…
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Talipnan di Biyag: Ap-apat on Indigenous Wellness and Healing Systems ArticleAsiaCountryPartnersPhilippinesPIKPRegionThemesTraditional and local knowledgeType
20.08.25

Talipnan di Biyag: Ap-apat on Indigenous Wellness and Healing Systems

“Healing is not only about surviving. It is about remembering and reclaiming who we are—and walking together toward a future where we can all thrive.” This was the key message of Dr. Penny Aquino-Domogo as the Talipnan di Biyag: Ap-apat on Indigenous Wellness and Healing Systems…
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Gag-ay: Chants, Stories, Nourishment ArticleAsiaCountryPartnersPhilippinesPIKPRegionSustainable livelihoodsThemesTraditional and local knowledgeTypeUncategorised
09.08.25

Gag-ay: Chants, Stories, Nourishment

Among the Igorot peoples, traditional vocal music is very popular. Just like traditional instrumental music such as gong, bamboo, and drum music, vocal music is a way for the Igorot peoples to commune, exchange thoughts, tell news and stories, and rekindle their bond as indigenous…
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The Wampís Nation leads the repopulation of aquatic turtles in the Kankaim and Kanus river basins Biodiversity monitoringBlogCommunity-led conservationCountryGTANWPartnersPeruRegionThe AmericasThemesType
26.07.25

The Wampís Nation leads the repopulation of aquatic turtles in the Kankaim and Kanus river basins

As part of its autonomous territorial governance policy, the Autonomous Territorial Government of the Wampís Nation (GTANW), together with six communities in the Kankaim (Morona) and Kanus (Santiago) river basins, is promoting a successful plan for the management and repopulation of taricayas and charapas. To…
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Communities Leading the Way: Lessons from Chepkitale and Naramam AfricaArticleBiodiversity monitoringCIPDPCommunity-led conservationCountryIINKenyaLand and resource rightsPartnersRegionThemesTraditional and local knowledgeType
30.06.25

Communities Leading the Way: Lessons from Chepkitale and Naramam

Article and photos by Oliviah Tawarar, IIN In June 2025, Transformative Pathways held an Africa Regional Extension Workshop in Kenya, co-hosted by the Chepkitale Indigenous People Development Project (CIPDP) and Indigenous Information Network (IIN). The workshop’s objective was to explore opportunities to build on and…
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Janet and the Weavers in the Mountain of Mt. Elgon, Kenya AfricaBlogCIPDPCommunity-led conservationFPPKenyaSustainable livelihoodsTraditional and local knowledgeUncategorised
23.06.25

Janet and the Weavers in the Mountain of Mt. Elgon, Kenya

Blog article by Susana Núñez Lendo Janet Chemtai introduces herself: "I represent all the indigenous women across the mountain." . The mountain is Mount Elgon, an extinct volcano on the border between Uganda and Kenya. She is an Ogiek leader, chairwoman of the Chepkitale Women…
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