
Territories of Life are more than places on a map. They are homes, identities, and legacies safeguarded across generations.
Understanding ICCA
Territories of Life
We often observe a strong connection between indigenous peoples or local communities and specific territories, areas, or natural resources, which are excluded for cultural, spiritual, and philosophical reasons. This connection has given rise to effective governance of natural resources and territories, which directly and indirectly contribute to nature conservation. We call these Territories and Areas Conserved by Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities, globally known as “Territories and Areas Conserved by Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities” (ICCA-Territories of Life). The term ICCA is used as part of the political communication of the global people's conservation movement, but does not eliminate the diversity of local names and terms for various practices that exist in communities. In Indonesia, WGII has adopted the term "Areal Konservasi Kelola Masyarakat" (AKKM) as a translation of ICCAs.

For us, land is mama. If we continue to look after mama, then mama will always look after us as her children.
Naomi Marasian
Indigenous Women, Kemtuik Community, Papua
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WGII Brings Indigenous Voices to Synchronize Festival 2025
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Without a New Food Estate, Indonesia Has Already Exceeded Deforestation Quota
Baku, Azerbaijan, November 13, 2024 — The Food Estate or national food barn program is not the answer to Indonesia's food problems. This program has the potential to damage natural forest ecosystems...
Without a New Food Estate, Indonesia Has Already Exceeded Deforestation Quota
Baku, Azerbaijan, November 13, 2024 — The Food Estate or national food barn program is not the answer to Indonesia's food problems. This program has the potential to damage natural forest ecosystems...
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