Blueberries gift from Taiga CCRI

The Community Conservation Resilience Initiative (CCRI) in the Russian Far East is working with three Indigenous Udege communities inhabiting three biologically diverse river valleys in Primorsky. The Udege have become an essential part of the entire forest ecosystem over the centuries—along with the charismatic Siberian tiger, they are an important link in the forest food chain. Thus far, the CCRI facilitated a series of consultations and workshops and community members developed a roadmap for community conservation resilience initiatives in the region. Photo by Yuki Mikami, Taiga Forum. The CCRI project has been made possible thanks to the support of the Christensen Fund and the German International Climate Initiative (IKI). The German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Building and Nuclear Safety (BMUB) supports this initiative on the basis of a decision adopted by the German Bundestag. The participatory community assessments presented through the photos and other materials have been made possible thanks to the support of the community members themselves, the facilitating groups, The Christensen Fund, Siemenpuu Foundation, the Stockholm Resilience Centre and Natural Justice.

Brown bear of Ussuri taiga CCRI

The Community Conservation Resilience Initiative (CCRI) in the Russian Far East is working with three Indigenous Udege communities inhabiting three biologically diverse river valleys in Primorsky. The Udege have become an essential part of the entire forest ecosystem over the centuries—along with the charismatic Siberian tiger, they are an important link in the forest food chain. Thus far, the CCRI facilitated a series of consultations and workshops and community members developed a roadmap for community conservation resilience initiatives in the region. Photo by Yuki Mikami, Taiga Forum. The CCRI project has been made possible thanks to the support of the Christensen Fund and the German International Climate Initiative (IKI). The German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Building and Nuclear Safety (BMUB) supports this initiative on the basis of a decision adopted by the German Bundestag. The participatory community assessments presented through the photos and other materials have been made possible thanks to the support of the community members themselves, the facilitating groups, The Christensen Fund, Siemenpuu Foundation, the Stockholm Resilience Centre and Natural Justice.

Colours of Bikin taiga CCRI

The Community Conservation Resilience Initiative (CCRI) in the Russian Far East is working with three Indigenous Udege communities inhabiting three biologically diverse river valleys in Primorsky. The Udege have become an essential part of the entire forest ecosystem over the centuries—along with the charismatic Siberian tiger, they are an important link in the forest food chain. Thus far, the CCRI facilitated a series of consultations and workshops and community members developed a roadmap for community conservation resilience initiatives in the region. Photo by Yuki Mikami, Taiga Forum. The CCRI project has been made possible thanks to the support of the Christensen Fund and the German International Climate Initiative (IKI). The German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Building and Nuclear Safety (BMUB) supports this initiative on the basis of a decision adopted by the German Bundestag. The participatory community assessments presented through the photos and other materials have been made possible thanks to the support of the community members themselves, the facilitating groups, The Christensen Fund, Siemenpuu Foundation, the Stockholm Resilience Centre and Natural Justice.

Fishing on Bikin river CCRI

The Community Conservation Resilience Initiative (CCRI) in the Russian Far East is working with three Indigenous Udege communities inhabiting three biologically diverse river valleys in Primorsky. The Udege have become an essential part of the entire forest ecosystem over the centuries—along with the charismatic Siberian tiger, they are an important link in the forest food chain. Thus far, the CCRI facilitated a series of consultations and workshops and community members developed a roadmap for community conservation resilience initiatives in the region. The CCRI project has been made possible thanks to the support of the Christensen Fund and the German International Climate Initiative (IKI). The German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Building and Nuclear Safety (BMUB) supports this initiative on the basis of a decision adopted by the German Bundestag. The participatory community assessments presented through the photos and other materials have been made possible thanks to the support of the community members themselves, the facilitating groups, The Christensen Fund, Siemenpuu Foundation, the Stockholm Resilience Centre and Natural Justice.

Hearings on national park Bikin (Krasny Yar)

The Community Conservation Resilience Initiative (CCRI) in the Russian Far East is working with three Indigenous Udege communities inhabiting three biologically diverse river valleys in Primorsky. The Udege have become an essential part of the entire forest ecosystem over the centuries—along with the charismatic Siberian tiger, they are an important link in the forest food chain. Thus far, the CCRI facilitated a series of consultations and workshops and community members developed a roadmap for community conservation resilience initiatives in the region. The CCRI project has been made possible thanks to the support of the Christensen Fund and the German International Climate Initiative (IKI). The German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Building and Nuclear Safety (BMUB) supports this initiative on the basis of a decision adopted by the German Bundestag. The participatory community assessments presented through the photos and other materials have been made possible thanks to the support of the community members themselves, the facilitating groups, The Christensen Fund, Siemenpuu Foundation, the Stockholm Resilience Centre and Natural Justice.

Hunters ready to leave to catch prey CCRI

The Community Conservation Resilience Initiative (CCRI) in the Russian Far East is working with three Indigenous Udege communities inhabiting three biologically diverse river valleys in Primorsky. The Udege have become an essential part of the entire forest ecosystem over the centuries—along with the charismatic Siberian tiger, they are an important link in the forest food chain. Thus far, the CCRI facilitated a series of consultations and workshops and community members developed a roadmap for community conservation resilience initiatives in the region. Photo by Yuki Mikami, Taiga Forum. The CCRI project has been made possible thanks to the support of the Christensen Fund and the German International Climate Initiative (IKI). The German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Building and Nuclear Safety (BMUB) supports this initiative on the basis of a decision adopted by the German Bundestag. The participatory community assessments presented through the photos and other materials have been made possible thanks to the support of the community members themselves, the facilitating groups, The Christensen Fund, Siemenpuu Foundation, the Stockholm Resilience Centre and Natural Justice.

Hunters specify route by GPS CCRI

The Community Conservation Resilience Initiative (CCRI) in the Russian Far East is working with three Indigenous Udege communities inhabiting three biologically diverse river valleys in Primorsky. The Udege have become an essential part of the entire forest ecosystem over the centuries—along with the charismatic Siberian tiger, they are an important link in the forest food chain. Thus far, the CCRI facilitated a series of consultations and workshops and community members developed a roadmap for community conservation resilience initiatives in the region. Photo by Yuki Mikami, Taiga Forum. The CCRI project has been made possible thanks to the support of the Christensen Fund and the German International Climate Initiative (IKI). The German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Building and Nuclear Safety (BMUB) supports this initiative on the basis of a decision adopted by the German Bundestag. The participatory community assessments presented through the photos and other materials have been made possible thanks to the support of the community members themselves, the facilitating groups, The Christensen Fund, Siemenpuu Foundation, the Stockholm Resilience Centre and Natural Justice.

Woman from Udege community

The Community Conservation Resilience Initiative (CCRI) in the Russian Far East is working with three Indigenous Udege communities inhabiting three biologically diverse river valleys in Primorsky. The Udege have become an essential part of the entire forest ecosystem over the centuries—along with the charismatic Siberian tiger, they are an important link in the forest food chain. Thus far, the CCRI facilitated a series of consultations and workshops and community members developed a roadmap for community conservation resilience initiatives in the region. Photo by BROC. The CCRI project has been made possible thanks to the support of the Christensen Fund and the German International Climate Initiative (IKI). The German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Building and Nuclear Safety (BMUB) supports this initiative on the basis of a decision adopted by the German Bundestag. The participatory community assessments presented through the photos and other materials have been made possible thanks to the support of the community members themselves, the facilitating groups, The Christensen Fund, Siemenpuu Foundation, the Stockholm Resilience Centre and Natural Justice.

Moose at the highland plateau CCRI

The Community Conservation Resilience Initiative (CCRI) in the Russian Far East is working with three Indigenous Udege communities inhabiting three biologically diverse river valleys in Primorsky. The Udege have become an essential part of the entire forest ecosystem over the centuries—along with the charismatic Siberian tiger, they are an important link in the forest food chain. Thus far, the CCRI facilitated a series of consultations and workshops and community members developed a roadmap for community conservation resilience initiatives in the region. Photo by Yuki Mikami, Taiga Forum. The CCRI project has been made possible thanks to the support of the Christensen Fund and the German International Climate Initiative (IKI). The German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Building and Nuclear Safety (BMUB) supports this initiative on the basis of a decision adopted by the German Bundestag. The participatory community assessments presented through the photos and other materials have been made possible thanks to the support of the community members themselves, the facilitating groups, The Christensen Fund, Siemenpuu Foundation, the Stockholm Resilience Centre and Natural Justice.

Moose biggest animal of Bikin

The Community Conservation Resilience Initiative (CCRI) in the Russian Far East is working with three Indigenous Udege communities inhabiting three biologically diverse river valleys in Primorsky. The Udege have become an essential part of the entire forest ecosystem over the centuries—along with the charismatic Siberian tiger, they are an important link in the forest food chain. Thus far, the CCRI facilitated a series of consultations and workshops and community members developed a roadmap for community conservation resilience initiatives in the region. Photo by Yuki Mikami, Taiga Forum. The CCRI project has been made possible thanks to the support of the Christensen Fund and the German International Climate Initiative (IKI). The German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Building and Nuclear Safety (BMUB) supports this initiative on the basis of a decision adopted by the German Bundestag. The participatory community assessments presented through the photos and other materials have been made possible thanks to the support of the community members themselves, the facilitating groups, The Christensen Fund, Siemenpuu Foundation, the Stockholm Resilience Centre and Natural Justice.

Udege CCRI

The Community Conservation Resilience Initiative (CCRI) in the Russian Far East is working with three Indigenous Udege communities inhabiting three biologically diverse river valleys in Primorsky. The Udege have become an essential part of the entire forest ecosystem over the centuries—along with the charismatic Siberian tiger, they are an important link in the forest food chain. Thus far, the CCRI facilitated a series of consultations and workshops and community members developed a roadmap for community conservation resilience initiatives in the region. Photo by Simone Lovera. The CCRI project has been made possible thanks to the support of the Christensen Fund and the German International Climate Initiative (IKI). The German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Building and Nuclear Safety (BMUB) supports this initiative on the basis of a decision adopted by the German Bundestag. The participatory community assessments presented through the photos and other materials have been made possible thanks to the support of the community members themselves, the facilitating groups, The Christensen Fund, Siemenpuu Foundation, the Stockholm Resilience Centre and Natural Justice.

Udege CCRI

The Community Conservation Resilience Initiative (CCRI) in the Russian Far East is working with three Indigenous Udege communities inhabiting three biologically diverse river valleys in Primorsky. The Udege have become an essential part of the entire forest ecosystem over the centuries—along with the charismatic Siberian tiger, they are an important link in the forest food chain. Thus far, the CCRI facilitated a series of consultations and workshops and community members developed a roadmap for community conservation resilience initiatives in the region. Photo by Simone Lovera. The CCRI project has been made possible thanks to the support of the Christensen Fund and the German International Climate Initiative (IKI). The German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Building and Nuclear Safety (BMUB) supports this initiative on the basis of a decision adopted by the German Bundestag. The participatory community assessments presented through the photos and other materials have been made possible thanks to the support of the community members themselves, the facilitating groups, The Christensen Fund, Siemenpuu Foundation, the Stockholm Resilience Centre and Natural Justice.

Udege CCRI

The Community Conservation Resilience Initiative (CCRI) in the Russian Far East is working with three Indigenous Udege communities inhabiting three biologically diverse river valleys in Primorsky. The Udege have become an essential part of the entire forest ecosystem over the centuries—along with the charismatic Siberian tiger, they are an important link in the forest food chain. Thus far, the CCRI facilitated a series of consultations and workshops and community members developed a roadmap for community conservation resilience initiatives in the region. Photo by Simone Lovera. The CCRI project has been made possible thanks to the support of the Christensen Fund and the German International Climate Initiative (IKI). The German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Building and Nuclear Safety (BMUB) supports this initiative on the basis of a decision adopted by the German Bundestag. The participatory community assessments presented through the photos and other materials have been made possible thanks to the support of the community members themselves, the facilitating groups, The Christensen Fund, Siemenpuu Foundation, the Stockholm Resilience Centre and Natural Justice.

Udege CCRI

The Community Conservation Resilience Initiative (CCRI) in the Russian Far East is working with three Indigenous Udege communities inhabiting three biologically diverse river valleys in Primorsky. The Udege have become an essential part of the entire forest ecosystem over the centuries—along with the charismatic Siberian tiger, they are an important link in the forest food chain. Thus far, the CCRI facilitated a series of consultations and workshops and community members developed a roadmap for community conservation resilience initiatives in the region. Photo by Simone Lovera. The CCRI project has been made possible thanks to the support of the Christensen Fund and the German International Climate Initiative (IKI). The German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Building and Nuclear Safety (BMUB) supports this initiative on the basis of a decision adopted by the German Bundestag. The participatory community assessments presented through the photos and other materials have been made possible thanks to the support of the community members themselves, the facilitating groups, The Christensen Fund, Siemenpuu Foundation, the Stockholm Resilience Centre and Natural Justice.

Udege CCRI

The Community Conservation Resilience Initiative (CCRI) in the Russian Far East is working with three Indigenous Udege communities inhabiting three biologically diverse river valleys in Primorsky. The Udege have become an essential part of the entire forest ecosystem over the centuries—along with the charismatic Siberian tiger, they are an important link in the forest food chain. Thus far, the CCRI facilitated a series of consultations and workshops and community members developed a roadmap for community conservation resilience initiatives in the region. Photo by Simone Lovera. The CCRI project has been made possible thanks to the support of the Christensen Fund and the German International Climate Initiative (IKI). The German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Building and Nuclear Safety (BMUB) supports this initiative on the basis of a decision adopted by the German Bundestag. The participatory community assessments presented through the photos and other materials have been made possible thanks to the support of the community members themselves, the facilitating groups, The Christensen Fund, Siemenpuu Foundation, the Stockholm Resilience Centre and Natural Justice.

Udege CCRI

The Community Conservation Resilience Initiative (CCRI) in the Russian Far East is working with three Indigenous Udege communities inhabiting three biologically diverse river valleys in Primorsky. The Udege have become an essential part of the entire forest ecosystem over the centuries—along with the charismatic Siberian tiger, they are an important link in the forest food chain. Thus far, the CCRI facilitated a series of consultations and workshops and community members developed a roadmap for community conservation resilience initiatives in the region. Photo by Simone Lovera. The CCRI project has been made possible thanks to the support of the Christensen Fund and the German International Climate Initiative (IKI). The German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Building and Nuclear Safety (BMUB) supports this initiative on the basis of a decision adopted by the German Bundestag. The participatory community assessments presented through the photos and other materials have been made possible thanks to the support of the community members themselves, the facilitating groups, The Christensen Fund, Siemenpuu Foundation, the Stockholm Resilience Centre and Natural Justice.

Udege CCRI

The Community Conservation Resilience Initiative (CCRI) in the Russian Far East is working with three Indigenous Udege communities inhabiting three biologically diverse river valleys in Primorsky. The Udege have become an essential part of the entire forest ecosystem over the centuries—along with the charismatic Siberian tiger, they are an important link in the forest food chain. Thus far, the CCRI facilitated a series of consultations and workshops and community members developed a roadmap for community conservation resilience initiatives in the region. Photo by Simone Lovera. The CCRI project has been made possible thanks to the support of the Christensen Fund and the German International Climate Initiative (IKI). The German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Building and Nuclear Safety (BMUB) supports this initiative on the basis of a decision adopted by the German Bundestag. The participatory community assessments presented through the photos and other materials have been made possible thanks to the support of the community members themselves, the facilitating groups, The Christensen Fund, Siemenpuu Foundation, the Stockholm Resilience Centre and Natural Justice.

Udege CCRI

The Community Conservation Resilience Initiative (CCRI) in the Russian Far East is working with three Indigenous Udege communities inhabiting three biologically diverse river valleys in Primorsky. The Udege have become an essential part of the entire forest ecosystem over the centuries—along with the charismatic Siberian tiger, they are an important link in the forest food chain. Thus far, the CCRI facilitated a series of consultations and workshops and community members developed a roadmap for community conservation resilience initiatives in the region. Photo by Simone Lovera. The CCRI project has been made possible thanks to the support of the Christensen Fund and the German International Climate Initiative (IKI). The German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Building and Nuclear Safety (BMUB) supports this initiative on the basis of a decision adopted by the German Bundestag. The participatory community assessments presented through the photos and other materials have been made possible thanks to the support of the community members themselves, the facilitating groups, The Christensen Fund, Siemenpuu Foundation, the Stockholm Resilience Centre and Natural Justice.

Udege CCRI

The Community Conservation Resilience Initiative (CCRI) in the Russian Far East is working with three Indigenous Udege communities inhabiting three biologically diverse river valleys in Primorsky. The Udege have become an essential part of the entire forest ecosystem over the centuries—along with the charismatic Siberian tiger, they are an important link in the forest food chain. Thus far, the CCRI facilitated a series of consultations and workshops and community members developed a roadmap for community conservation resilience initiatives in the region. Photo by Simone Lovera. The CCRI project has been made possible thanks to the support of the Christensen Fund and the German International Climate Initiative (IKI). The German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Building and Nuclear Safety (BMUB) supports this initiative on the basis of a decision adopted by the German Bundestag. The participatory community assessments presented through the photos and other materials have been made possible thanks to the support of the community members themselves, the facilitating groups, The Christensen Fund, Siemenpuu Foundation, the Stockholm Resilience Centre and Natural Justice.

Udege CCRI

The Community Conservation Resilience Initiative (CCRI) in the Russian Far East is working with three Indigenous Udege communities inhabiting three biologically diverse river valleys in Primorsky. The Udege have become an essential part of the entire forest ecosystem over the centuries—along with the charismatic Siberian tiger, they are an important link in the forest food chain. Thus far, the CCRI facilitated a series of consultations and workshops and community members developed a roadmap for community conservation resilience initiatives in the region. Photo by Simone Lovera. The CCRI project has been made possible thanks to the support of the Christensen Fund and the German International Climate Initiative (IKI). The German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Building and Nuclear Safety (BMUB) supports this initiative on the basis of a decision adopted by the German Bundestag. The participatory community assessments presented through the photos and other materials have been made possible thanks to the support of the community members themselves, the facilitating groups, The Christensen Fund, Siemenpuu Foundation, the Stockholm Resilience Centre and Natural Justice.

To hunt they walk hundreds of kilometres CCRI

The Community Conservation Resilience Initiative (CCRI) in the Russian Far East is working with three Indigenous Udege communities inhabiting three biologically diverse river valleys in Primorsky. The Udege have become an essential part of the entire forest ecosystem over the centuries—along with the charismatic Siberian tiger, they are an important link in the forest food chain. Thus far, the CCRI facilitated a series of consultations and workshops and community members developed a roadmap for community conservation resilience initiatives in the region. Photo by Yuki Mikami, Taiga Forum. The CCRI project has been made possible thanks to the support of the Christensen Fund and the German International Climate Initiative (IKI). The German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Building and Nuclear Safety (BMUB) supports this initiative on the basis of a decision adopted by the German Bundestag. The participatory community assessments presented through the photos and other materials have been made possible thanks to the support of the community members themselves, the facilitating groups, The Christensen Fund, Siemenpuu Foundation, the Stockholm Resilience Centre and Natural Justice.