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Congratulations to Mr. Loupa Pius, 2026 Rangeland Restoration Awardee! We are incredibly proud to celebrate Mr. Loupa Pi...
18/08/2026

Congratulations to Mr. Loupa Pius, 2026 Rangeland Restoration Awardee!

We are incredibly proud to celebrate Mr. Loupa Pius, IP Co-chair of AICA and Coordinator of the Rangelands Community Initiative (RCI) in Uganda, for receiving this prestigious global recognition. This award honors his outstanding dedication to restoring rangelands and strengthening pastoral livelihoods.

Mr. Pius is currently on the ground in Mongolia, participating in the Silk Road Caravan and the Global Pastoralist Gathering. From the drylands of Karamoja to the Mongolian steppes, his journey highlights that indigenous and local communities hold the essential solutions for land stewardship, food security, and climate resilience.
Empowering Communities. Protecting Nature. Shaping the Future.

Read more about the awardees: gian.org

AICA Members at UNCCD COP17 | Ulaanbaatar, MongoliaWe are proud to see AICA members participating in UNCCD COP17 through...
13/08/2026

AICA Members at UNCCD COP17 | Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

We are proud to see AICA members participating in UNCCD COP17 through their respective organizations, contributing their knowledge, experiences, and leadership to global discussions on land restoration, sustainable land management, pastoralism, and community-led conservation.

Throughout the conference, we will bring you along showcasing our members’ events, contributions, achievements, and key moments from Mongolia.

📅 17–28 August 2026
đź“Ť Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

Restoring Land. Restoring Hope.

Join Us at CBD SBSTTA-28 / SBI-07 Side EventDiscover how rights-based approaches can accelerate the implementation of th...
30/07/2026

Join Us at CBD SBSTTA-28 / SBI-07 Side Event

Discover how rights-based approaches can accelerate the implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KMGBF) through Indigenous Peoples’ and Local Communities’ leadership, partnerships, and sustainable finance.

đź“… 5 August 2026
đź“Ť UN Office at Nairobi, Kenya
đź’» Remote participation available (see QR code)

Together, let’s strengthen community-led conservation and biodiversity action.

30/07/2026

La jeunesse africaine prend la parole !

Des jeunes de la RDC, du Burkina Faso et du Cameroun partagent leur expérience du Youth Training de l’AICA à Yaoundé.

Aimez , Commentez et Partagez

Call for Consultants | Join AICA in Advancing Community-Led Conservation Across AfricaThe Alliance for Indigenous People...
29/07/2026

Call for Consultants | Join AICA in Advancing Community-Led Conservation Across Africa

The Alliance for Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities for Conservation in Africa (AICA) is seeking qualified consultants and consulting firms to support two important regional assignments:

1. Policy Review of Land Tenure, IPLC Wellbeing, and Conservation Frameworks in Great Ape Range Countries (Central and West Africa).

2. Capacity Strengthening of Government Officials and IPLC Leaders on Human Rights-Based Conservation, including the development of multilingual training toolkits in selected Great Ape Range Countries.

If you have the expertise and experience to contribute to these important initiatives, we encourage you to apply.

đź“„ View the full Terms of Reference and application details here:

https://aica-africa.org/careers/

AICA Careers Page

đź“… Application Deadline: 17 August 2026, 17:00 CAT

Please help us reach qualified professionals by sharing this opportunity across your networks.

Together, we can strengthen Indigenous Peoples’ and Local Communities’ leadership in conservation and sustainable development across Africa.

Yesterday, 28 May 2026 | AICA General Assembly 2026Yesterday, delegates from across Africa convened in Yaoundé, Cameroon...
30/05/2026

Yesterday, 28 May 2026 | AICA General Assembly 2026

Yesterday, delegates from across Africa convened in Yaoundé, Cameroon, for a productive session of the AICA General Assembly 2026. Discussions focused on AICA’s progress and achievements, governance frameworks, strategic priorities, and strengthening the collective voice of Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities (IPLCs) across the continent.

The Assembly reaffirmed our shared commitment to inclusive conservation, community rights, accountability, and stronger partnerships for a sustainable future. Together, we continue to build a united African movement that places communities at the heart of conservation and development.

Empowering Communities. Protecting Nature. Shaping the Future.

29/05/2026

27 May 2026 | Closing of the AICA Youth Training Programme

The AICA Youth Training Programme concluded successfully in Yaoundé, Cameroon, bringing together young leaders from across Africa to strengthen their knowledge, leadership, advocacy, and conservation skills.

Over two inspiring days, participants engaged in discussions on community-led conservation, climate and biodiversity policies, storytelling, mentorship, and regional collaboration. The training reaffirmed the vital role of youth in advancing the rights and voices of Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities (IPLCs) across the continent.

Together, we leave empowered, connected, and committed to building a future where communities and nature thrive side by side.

Youth Leadership for Nature and Community Resilience
Stronger Together. Louder Together. Changing the Future Together.

27/05/2026

Day 1 Highlights | AICA Youth Leadership 2026

Powerful conversations, inspiring young leaders, and strong community voices from across Africa gathered in Yaoundé for the first day of the AICA Youth Training.

Together, we are shaping a resilient future for people and nature.

Yaoundé welcomes Africa’s young leaders committed to nature and communities!Today marks the official launch of the AICA ...
26/05/2026

Yaoundé welcomes Africa’s young leaders committed to nature and communities!

Today marks the official launch of the AICA Youth Fellowship Programme, bringing together young leaders from across Africa as part of the AICA General Assembly and the Strategic Advocacy Workshop.

Through intergenerational dialogue, discussions on youth leadership, the Kigali Declaration, and the role of Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities (IPLCs) in conservation, this gathering represents an important opportunity to strengthen capacities and amplify community voices across the continent.

Together, we are building an Africa where young people are at the center of solutions for biodiversity, community resilience, and a sustainable future.

“We are Nature, and Nature is Us.”

PHOTO OF THE DAY! Can you guess what is happening in the photo?Our Elders form an integral part of our conversations aro...
26/05/2026

PHOTO OF THE DAY! Can you guess what is happening in the photo?

Our Elders form an integral part of our conversations around conservation. They are the bank that we draw our history, lessons, and guidance from as we forge forward towards proper presentation and representation of Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities.

Here, led by AICA Coordinator Mme Bupe Banda, we were paying homage to our Elder in the Zambian way, where Mme Grace Banda comes from.

PHOTO DU JOUR ! Pouvez-vous deviner ce qui se passe sur la photo ?

Nos aînés font partie intégrante de nos conversations autour de la conservation. Ils sont la banque dont nous tirons notre histoire, nos leçons et nos conseils alors que nous progressons vers une présentation et une représentation appropriées des peuples autochtones et des communautés locales.

Ici, sous la conduite de Mme Bupe Banda, coordinatrice de l'AICA, nous rendions hommage à notre Aînée à la manière zambienne, d'où est originaire Mme Grace Banda.

Pouvez-vous deviner ce qui se passe sur la photo ?

Nos aînés sont au cœur de nos discussions sur la conservation. Ils sont la source même de notre histoire, de nos leçons et de nos conseils, qui nous guident vers une juste présentation et représentation des peuples autochtones et des communautés locales.

Ici, nous rendons hommage à notre aînée selon la tradition zambienne, pays d’origine de Mme Grace Banda.


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