In my role as Chair of the Board of the Land Portal Foundation, I recently had the opportunity to take part in two trainings to help me develop my leadership skills. The first was a 2-day Feminist Leadership ReTreat in Mechelen, Belgium, which I took part in alongside our Managing Director, Laura…
From the Land Portal team and board of directorsOne of the hallmarks of this year’s Annual General Meeting was the full-day Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) training for the Land Portal team and board of directors. Facilitated by Project 23, an organization that helps clients create diverse…
In 2022, countries reached a historic agreement to halt biodiversity loss by conserving at least 30% of land and water by 2030. This marked a critical step toward protecting the world's precious remaining species and ecosystems. But that's not all: The Global Biodiversity Framework, as it's known,…
At the Rome launch of the Global Comparative Report on Security of Property Rights for Land and Housing in 2024 presented by Prindex initiative on October 22, alarming new data revealed that 1.1 billion people worldwide feel insecure about their property rights, reflecting an escalating global…
Photo: Youth in Rwanda engage in a Q & A session (Creative Commons Attribution)
As I addressed the Fourth International Conference on Youth and Land Governance in Africa (CIGOFA4), I reflected on the critical issue of youth and land access in Africa, which remains a significant barrier to…
The webinar Inclusive Land Governance and Fit-for-Purpose Land Administration: Whose Purpose?, which took place on 19 September, 2024, explored how a people-centered and holistic approach can transform Fit-for-Purpose Land Administration (FFPLA) and ensure that land administration truly serves the…
Le webinaire Gouvernance foncière inclusive et gestion foncière adaptée : Quel objectif ? », qui s'est déroulé le 19 septembre 2024, a exploré la manière dont une approche holistique et centrée sur les personnes peut transformer la gestion foncière adaptée (FFPLA) et faire en sorte que l'…
O webinário Governança Inclusiva da Terra e Administração Fundiária Adequada ao seu Propósito: De quem é o propósito?, realizado em 19 de setembro de 2024, explorou como uma abordagem holística e centrada nas pessoas pode transformar a Administração Fundiária Adequada ao seu Propósito (FFPLA -…
El seminario web Gobernanza de la Tierra Inclusiva y Administración de la Tierra Adecuada a los Propósitos: ¿Los propósitos de quién?, que tuvo lugar el 19 de septiembre de 2024, exploró cómo un enfoque centrado en las personas y holístico puede transformar la Administración de Tierras Adecuada a…
On September 23, 2024, a powerful hybrid event titled "From Commitment to Action: Enabling Direct Funding for Indigenous Peoples in Multilateral Climate and Biodiversity Initiatives" was hosted at the Ford Foundation headquarters in New York City as part of Climate Week. The event gathered…
Le 23 septembre 2024, un puissant événement hybride intitulé « De l'engagement à l'action : Permettre le financement direct des Peuples autochtones dans les initiatives multilatérales sur le climat et la biodiversité » a été organisé au siège de la Fondation Ford à New York dans le cadre de la…
Em 23 de setembro de 2024, um poderoso evento híbrido intitulado "Do compromisso à ação: Possibilitando o Financiamento Direto para Povos Indígenas em Iniciativas Multilaterais de Clima e Biodiversidade" foi realizado na sede da Fundação Ford, em Nova York, como parte da Semana do Clima. O evento…