- National Legislation and ICCAs

ICCAs and National Legislation: Support or Hindrance?

The World Parks Congress (2003) and the 7th Conference of Parties of the Convention on Biological Diversity (2004) endorsed the need to recognise and support Indigenous and Community Conserved Areas (ICCAs). Study and action about ICCAs are emerging as a powerful subject and the global conservation community is becoming interested in supporting indigenous peoples and local communities about their own ICCAs. But are the policies and legislation of specific countries favoring or hindering ICCAs and/or, in general, people’s participation in the governance of protected areas? This information is key to analyze how far countries can actually go in meeting their commitments towards the CBD.

TILCEPA members have made an effort to survey and compile a global picture of the current status of national legislation, policy and implementation regarding ICCAs. Some of their country-based reports are available below. If you would like to develop a similar report for your country, please contact Ashish Kothari at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

ICCA-relevant legislation in different countries