A handbook for the Indigenous and Community Conserved Areas Registry
Colleen Corrigan and Arianna Granziera
UNEP-WCMC (May 2010) | ISBN: 978-92-807-3075-3
This handbook is written primarily for the members of the communities that continue to govern Indigenous and Community Conserved Areas (ICCAs) and wish to increase global awareness of their conservation efforts and results. The main element of this process is the ICCA Registry, which consists of a database and an interactive website. Communities that agree to include their ICCAs in the registry will be able to manage the level of access to any information they provide. The handbook also provides an overview of ICCAs and the ICCA Registry to a wider audience.
Communities often view the governance and management of ICCAs as essential to their well-being and survival because they address interests and concerns including: securing sustainable access to livelihood resources; sustaining the benefits of ecosystem functions; sustaining religious, cultural and identity needs; protecting wildlife; securing collective land tenure for the community; and obtaining financial benefits. The role of ICCAs is also gaining significance in light of climate change and the need to develop adaptation techniques. Download the handbook [pdf] … Visit the ICCA website …
