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General Information
Resolution
46489
Period covered
Activities to implement this Resolution from Activity Reports
| Relevant operative para(s) of Res/Rec | Activities Overview | Description | Status | Action |
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| Convene stakeholders/Networking | Whakatane Mechanism (WM) was reviewed at: CEESP’s Feb 2017 meeting in Gland, & the Nov 2017 Global Dialogue on Conservation & Human Rights, Kenya (report: http://www.forestpeoples.org/en/environmental-governance-rights-based-conservation/news-article/2017/recognising-real-conflict One strong hope expressed in the CEESP meeting was that such a grievance mechanism could become housed, recognised and resourced within the UN HR system. Little has moved forward. Another hope was for national dialogue processes, one such happened in Kenya in March. Out of the CEESP meeting a small task force (CEESP, FPP, Natural Justice, WWF, WCS) formed to examine how to prevent conflict between conservation and communities (e.g. conservation standards) and how to resolve current conflicts (e.g. the WM). The Global Dialogue (organised by FPP, Swedbio, Natural Justice, CEESP and CIPDP) brought together communities (incl. from Kenya, DRC & Thailand where the 3 Whakatane processes have taken place) and conservation and human rights organisations. Despite being invited, few government/ large donor reps attended. The Dialogue considered why conflicts between conservation and communities arise, how they can be prevented, and how ongoing conflicts can be resolved. It was highlighted that, despite the seriousness of the issue, only THREE WMs have happened since 2011, and that the real conflict is not between ecological integrity and community well-being but is driven by powerful state and private forces who divide and rule the better to exploit both. Does the lack of progress on the WM and the lack of willingness to resource it, suggest that conservation organisations are by and large preferring the short term easier route of allying with state and private interests to impose protected areas that are completely unsustainable? How can conservation instead champion a healthy relationship with communities against such forces? |
On-going | Full activity report | |
| Field activities | In 2017, FPP received further requests to follow up on the Whakatane Assessment that was held in Thailand in 2012 (see: http://whakatane-mechanism.org/thailand), including at the Global Dialogue where the Karen of Thailand spoke of the huge discrimination against indigenous peoples who are not recognised by the Government, and whose forests are being decimated. In 2017, the stalling dialogue in DRC that the WM had enabled since 2014 (between evicted Batwa at Kahuzi-Biega National Park (PNKB) and ICCN/ PNKB) ground to a halt when one Batwa man searching for medicines on his ancestral lands was shot dead by PNKB eco-guards (see http://www.forestpeoples.org/en/environmental-governance-rights-based-conservation/news-article/2017/symptom-deeper-malaise-killing). However the conservator has since been replaced and current dialogue involving the Batwa, CAMV and ICCN/ PNKB may help allow the stalled WM to resume. In 2017, the slow but steady progress initiated by the 2011 WM with the Ogiek at Mt Elgon, Kenya, continued. County Government continues to engage positively, but Ministry of Environment has show no willingness. Meanwhile, the nearby Sengwer indigenous peoples of Cherangany Hills have been suffering violent displacement from their ancestral lands by the Ministry’s Kenya Forest Service, now including the shooting and killing of peaceful community members. Only after the killing, and after 3 UN SRs called for suspension, did the EU suspend its forest conservation focused WaTER project (see: http://www.forestpeoples.org/en/rights-based-conservation/press-release/2018/eu-suspends-funding-kenya-government-over-indigenous) however the violent evictions continue. THREE WM processes are so few for the task that needs to be undertaken to turn conservation round so it allies with, rather than tramples on, such communities rights. Will the big Conservation organisations recognise the need to urgently resource and multiply such processes? |
On-going | Full activity report | |
| Education/Communication/Raising awareness | Echange entre les gestionnaires du Parc national de Kahuzi Bieka (PNKB) et les communautés Batwa expulsés autour de la maquette à trois dimension du PNKB) où les aspects socio culturels du parc sont partagés entre les parties prénantes ( les hommes , femmes, les jeunes, les vieux...) | _none | Full activity report | |
| Policy influencing/advocacy | Un dialogue a été initié en fin 2014 entre le Parc National de Kahuzi Biega (PNKB) et les pygmées Batwa, en présence des membres du gouvernement national, provincial et l’Union Mondial de la conservation de la nature pour évaluer la situation du PNKB où les peuples autochtones Batwa ont été expulsés et sont affectés de façon négative dans les sites d'accueil. Le dialogue avait aussi pour but de proposer des solutions et de les faire mettre en œuvre. Ainsi le dialogue a abouti à l’adoption d’une feuille de route entre parties prenantes. En Juillet 2017 a eu lieu une réunion d'évaluation de la feuille de route entre les mêmes parties ayant pris par au dialogue de 2014. |
On-going | Full activity report |
Actors involved from Activity Reports
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Challenges / lessons learned from Activity Reports
Report status
Published
I. IUCN Constituencies implementing this Resolution
IUCN Members
508E603F-B8A3-E011-96D3-002655853524
World Wide Fund for Nature - International ( Switzerland )
Forest Peoples Programme ( United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland )
Wildlife Conservation Society ( United States of America )
IUCN Commissions
F317E09E-5094-E611-97F4-005056BA6623
IUCN Secretariat
Yes
Other non-IUCN related organisations
Indigenous peoples organisations and supporting CSOs - e.g. (1) the Mt Elgon Ogiek's Chepkitale Indigenous Peoples Development Project (CIPDP) in Kenya, and (2) the Batwa of Kahuzi Biega, DRC, supported by CAMV
II. Implementation
Activities carried out to implement this Resolution
Convene stakeholders/Networking
Field activities
Policy influencing/advocacy
Describe the results/achievements of the activities
-CEESP through the Theme on Governance, Equity and Rights has formed a working group on Conservation and Human Rights and one of the line of work with focused on Whakatane Mechanism (WM) and conflict resolution. (CEESP, FPP, Natural Justice, WWF, WCS)
-Global Dialogue on Conservation and Human Rights in Nov 2017 (organized by FPP, Swedbio, Natural Justice, CEESP and CIPDP). This Dialogue brought together communities (incl. from Kenya, DRC and Thailand, where three WM processes have taken place ) and conservation and human rights organisations (further details in FPP activity report).
-National dialogues in Kenya (March)
-Member FPP has been asked to and has provided support/follow up to processes in DRC, Kenya and Thailand. FPP provides details in their activity report, including around recent challenges and incidences of conflict impacting communities and processes. FPP notes that further resources and a greater number of initiatives would advance the application of WM.
-In DRC, Member ICCN notes the creation of committee to follow up on review of roadmap created in 2014 between the Batwa and Parc National de Kahuzi Biega, civil society actors and provincial assembly and government (July) and also cites recent conflicts. Please refer to ICCN's Activity Report.
-Global Dialogue on Conservation and Human Rights in Nov 2017 (organized by FPP, Swedbio, Natural Justice, CEESP and CIPDP). This Dialogue brought together communities (incl. from Kenya, DRC and Thailand, where three WM processes have taken place ) and conservation and human rights organisations (further details in FPP activity report).
-National dialogues in Kenya (March)
-Member FPP has been asked to and has provided support/follow up to processes in DRC, Kenya and Thailand. FPP provides details in their activity report, including around recent challenges and incidences of conflict impacting communities and processes. FPP notes that further resources and a greater number of initiatives would advance the application of WM.
-In DRC, Member ICCN notes the creation of committee to follow up on review of roadmap created in 2014 between the Batwa and Parc National de Kahuzi Biega, civil society actors and provincial assembly and government (July) and also cites recent conflicts. Please refer to ICCN's Activity Report.
Challenges/obstacles encountered in the implementation of this Resolution and measures taken
IUCN's membership comprises of civil society and government members and it is important to continue to identify best ways to serve as a convener for diverse voices including in supporting conflict resolution.
As noted above, FPP and ICCN both cite challenges in respect to WM processes they have been engaged in.
As noted above, FPP and ICCN both cite challenges in respect to WM processes they have been engaged in.
Future actions / activities needed for the implementation of this Resolution
Continued work by CEESP formed Task Force.
Possible follow on Global Dialogue in Asia in 2018. Continued discussions at CCRN in Halifax, May 2018.
Follow up on WM processes in DRC, Kenya, Thailand
Enhancing One Programme engagement in advancing rights-based approaches to conservation and in finding the resources to support related activities.
Continued capacity building around rights and conservation
Possible follow on Global Dialogue in Asia in 2018. Continued discussions at CCRN in Halifax, May 2018.
Follow up on WM processes in DRC, Kenya, Thailand
Enhancing One Programme engagement in advancing rights-based approaches to conservation and in finding the resources to support related activities.
Continued capacity building around rights and conservation
Are these actions/activities planned?
Yes
III. Status of implementation
Implementation status of this Resolution
On-going: implementation consisting of repetitive, recurrent action (attending meetings, reporting, etc.)