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UNEP-WCMC, FPP and the Secretariat of the CBD co-host the Second Expert Workshop on Traditional Knowledge Indicators ArticleBiodiversity monitoringGlobalInternational processesUNEP-WCMC
05.03.26

UNEP-WCMC, FPP and the Secretariat of the CBD co-host the Second Expert Workshop on Traditional Knowledge Indicators

To achieve the world’s major international commitment on biodiversity, the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KMGBF), countries must respect and promote the rights of Indigenous Peoples and local communities. Rights-based monitoring of biodiversity concerns not only what information and data are used but also how monitoring…
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5th NBSAP and Indigenous Peoples Rights in Thailand: Opportunities and Limitations in Sustainable Biodiversity Management AsiaBiodiversity monitoringIMPECTInternational processesReportThailand
05.03.26

5th NBSAP and Indigenous Peoples Rights in Thailand: Opportunities and Limitations in Sustainable Biodiversity Management

Inter-Mountain Peoples Education and Cultural in Thailand Association-IMPECT, in collaboration with the Council of Indigenous People in Thailand-CIPT, has released an analytical report on the participation of Indigenous Peoples in Thailand in the process of developing and reviewing the National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan…
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Strengthening Indigenous Advocacy Through Traditional Knowledge ArticleAsiaLand and resource rightsMalaysiaPACOSTraditional and local knowledge
05.03.26

Strengthening Indigenous Advocacy Through Traditional Knowledge

The empowerment of Indigenous communities to defend their Land, Territory, and Resources (LTR) relies on a strategic integration of traditional knowledge (TK) and modern advocacy skills. This process, as highlighted in the "Basic Advocacy & Traditional Knowledge Workshop held in Penampang in 15-17 December 2025, centers…
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The Akha community’s cultural and spiritual role in forest conservation and wildfire prevention in Thailand AsiaBlogCommunity-led conservationIMPECTThailandTraditional and local knowledge
05.03.26

The Akha community’s cultural and spiritual role in forest conservation and wildfire prevention in Thailand

Ban Doi Ngam Village (Akha community), Thailand Elders from the Akha community in Doi Ngam Village conduct a ritual to bless the watershed prior to initiating firebreak construction, reflecting the community’s cultural and spiritual role in forest conservation and wildfire prevention. During the ritual, community…
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Faiths, traditions and Forest-conserved rituals of the Lisu people in Mae-E-laeb village AsiaCommunity-led conservationIMPECTThailandTraditional and local knowledgeVideo
04.03.26

Faiths, traditions and Forest-conserved rituals of the Lisu people in Mae-E-laeb village

In the forests of  Mae E-Laeb Village, Pai District, nature is not protected by law alone. It is protected by faith, by belief, and by traditions passed down through generations.For the Lisu people, the forest is more than a source of food or materials. It…
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Introducing a New Resource for Community-led Monitoring of Freshwater Turtles Biodiversity monitoringBlogCommunity-led conservationCountryFPPGTANWICCSPartnersThemesTraditional and local knowledgeType
18.02.26

Introducing a New Resource for Community-led Monitoring of Freshwater Turtles

By Dr. Albana Berberi of Carleton University, joint blog post with the Interdisciplinary Centre for Conservation Science and Forest Peoples Programme.As adverse human impacts are driving rapid wildlife declines, monitoring vulnerable species is important now more than ever. Many freshwater turtles fall into this vulnerable…
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Community-based monitoring of freshwater turtles AfricaAsiaBiodiversity monitoringCommunity-led conservationGlobalRegionReportThe AmericasThemesTraditional and local knowledgeType
09.02.26

Community-based monitoring of freshwater turtles

“Community-based monitoring of freshwater turtles” outlines six stages in setting up and carrying out community-based monitoring of freshwater turtles.To successfully apply this turtle monitoring guide, the monitoring team is encouraged to receive ongoing training, including proper completion of forms, operation of GPS devices and semi-professional…
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Securing success for conservation and rights – perspectives from Indigenous Peoples on implementing Target 3 ArticleBiodiversity monitoringCIPDPCommunity-led conservationIMPECTKenyaPASDThailandThemes
09.12.25

Securing success for conservation and rights – perspectives from Indigenous Peoples on implementing Target 3

Target 3 of the Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) commits countries to conserve at least 30 per cent of land, inland waters, and oceans by 2030, while also recognising and respecting the rights of Indigenous Peoples and of local communities in all forms of conservation. The…
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Introducing a New Resource for Community-led monitoring of River Health and Biodiversity Biodiversity monitoringBlogFPPICCS
25.11.25

Introducing a New Resource for Community-led monitoring of River Health and Biodiversity

This piece was written by Dr Albana Berberi of Carleton University, Canada, and originally published on ICCS.org.ukGlobally, rivers are facing increasing pressure from adverse human activities and development. Pollution, habitat loss, species declines, and unsustainable resource use are common challenges facing freshwater ecosystems. At the same…
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