GEF Small Grants Programme
Launched the Indigenous Peoples’ Fellowship Initiative, with an application deadline of 31 July 2016.
Learn about WIN →Working Together for Lands and Seas
WIN collaborates with partners that share an interest in indigenous rights, conservation, and sustainable management. These relationships support participation in global forums, fellowship opportunities, and knowledge sharing across regional networks.
Key Partner Organizations
IUCN World Conservation Congress 2016
Held from 1 to 10 September 2016 in Hawaiʻi, U.S.A., bringing together global conservation leaders.
Learn about WIN →Equator Initiative
Representatives of the 21 Equator Prize 2015 winning initiatives attended events in Paris, France, associated with COP 21.
Learn about WIN →United Nations Agencies
WIN participates in UN forums including UNFCCC-COP 21, UNCCD-COP12, CBD Training Workshops, and the Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues.
Learn about WIN →Regional and Thematic Networks
Thematic platforms where knowledge and best practices can be effectively shared across regions.
Learn about WIN →WIN Member Communities
A worldwide community of indigenous peoples and local community land and sea managers, including communities recognized as Equator Prize winners.
Learn about WIN →A Shared Agenda
Partnerships enable WIN members to participate in international dialogues and to bring community perspectives into global discussions on land, sea, and climate.
- UNFCCC-COP 21 dialogue in 2015.
- UNCCD-COP12 in 2015 and UNCCD-COP 11 dialogue in 2013.
- ABS Community Exchange in 2015.
- CBD Training Workshop in 2015.
- UN SIDS Conference in 2014 and World Parks Congress in 2014.
The World Indigenous Network serves as a vital hub where land and sea managers from indigenous communities and local groups can access shared knowledge and practical tools for stewardship. Through collaborations with partner organizations, the network curates a growing collection of resources that address real-world challenges in conservation, sustainable resource management, and cultural preservation. These materials draw from regional experiences across the globe, offering guidance on topics such as community-led monitoring, traditional ecological knowledge integration, and adaptive management strategies. Whether someone is seeking case studies from fellow practitioners or practical frameworks for protecting natural heritage, the WIN resource library aims to support informed, grounded action that respects both people and the environments they care for.
Beyond static materials, the network facilitates dynamic exchanges that function as living resources for members. Regional gatherings, thematic workshops, and peer-to-peer exchanges create spaces where indigenous and local community managers can share successes, troubleshoot challenges, and build lasting connections across borders. These interactions often spark collaborative initiatives that strengthen local capacities and amplify voices in global policy discussions. The network also highlights fellowship and learning opportunities that enable practitioners to deepen their skills in areas like participatory mapping, community-based adaptation, and biocultural heritage documentation. Such opportunities help ensure that traditional wisdom and contemporary conservation science can work hand in hand for the benefit of lands and seas worldwide.