Manifesto for territories of life
Our shared values, what we stand for, and what we ask ourselves and others to do
Our work
Bridging grassroots movements & global conservation
The ICCA Consortium is an international membership association dedicated to supporting the territories and areas conserved by Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities — places where communities live, manage, and protect landscapes with deep ancestral ties.
We embody authenticity, inclusivity, and a collaborative spirit. Our work is driven by passion, resilience, and commitment to fostering positive, lasting change.
What we stand for
Three interconnected pillars that guide everything we do across all our member communities and regions.
Rights & Recognition
Advocating for the legal recognition of Indigenous Peoples’ and Local Communities’ rights to govern their territories, free from external pressures or dispossession.
Conservation & Wellbeing
Supporting community-led conservation that goes hand in hand with cultural vitality, food sovereignty, and long-term ecological health of these unique territories.
Global Solidarity
Connecting a worldwide network of Indigenous peoples, local communities, and allies to amplify voices, share knowledge, and build collective power at all levels.
“Territories of life are not just conserved lands. They are lived-in, loved, and governed with care.“
– Taghi Farvar
Take action
Guidance from communities for communities. Embark on a self-strengthening journey — a process of reflection, discussion, and action that you can define and shape according to your needs.
Guidance from Communities for Communities
Embark on a self-strengthening journey based on the experiences of ICCA Consortium members and honorary members worldwide.
Communicate your ICCA
Documenting and communicating about your ICCA is a powerful part of self-empowerment — both in how you work together and the results you achieve.
Create a Critical Mass of Support
Communication, negotiations, and advocacy are more likely to succeed when backed by a well-organized and coordinated network of support.
Join the consortium
The ICCA Consortium wholeheartedly welcomes support from non-member organizations and individuals, and welcomes new members who wish to achieve greater recognition and support for ICCAs — territories of life.
Key resources
Territories of life
Exploring vitality of governance for conserved and protected areas
Territories of life:
2021 report
Self-Strengthening Process
Upcoming & recent events
Guidance from Communities for Communities
Embark on a self-strengthening journey based on the experiences of ICCA Consortium members and honorary members worldwide.
Communicate your ICCA
Documenting and communicating about your ICCA is a powerful part of self-empowerment — both in how you work together and the results you achieve.
