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Goal 5 of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) “Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls” recognizes the fundamental role of women in achieving poverty reduction, food security and nutrition.
Goal 5 of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) “Achieve
gender equality and empower all women and girls” recognizesthe fundamental role of women in achieving povertyreduction, food security and nutrition.
For rural women and men, land is often the most important household asset for supporting agricultural production and providing food security and nutrition.
The role of land registration in reducing rural poverty has been debated for several decades.
Development projects bring tremendous changes in patterns of use of land, water, and other natural resources which leads to a range of resettlement effects. This process of economic and social dislocation most often exacerbates existing gender disparities and inequalities in affected areas.
Payments for Ecosystem Services (PES) and Reduced Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD) are considered effective market-based conservation approaches.
New infographic by FAO and PIM on the correct use of land ownership statistics
Yak farming is the main livelihood source for the high altitude communities in the eastern Himalaya. With increasing access to modern facilities, market opportunities and changes in the legal framework, pastoral systems in the Himalaya are undergoing an unprecedented change.