Earth Observations for Humanitarian Applications
NASA’s Applied Remote Sensing Training Program (ARSET) has opened a new open, online webinar series: Earth Observations for Humanitarian Applications. Refugees, internally displaced people (IDPs), and other displaced populations are made more vulnerable to climate change impacts due to their socio-political marginalization. This three-part, intermediate training presents concrete strategies for mapping localized climate conditions with risks faced by refugee and IDP communities around the world.
The training will focus on flood risk assessments and specific challenges for assessing flood risk in refugee and IDP camps; gauging long-term heat stress in refugee camps and the challenges with decision making surrounding heat risk; and monitoring drought effects on agricultural landscapes in refugee settings using Earth observations (EO) to explore the correlations between anomalies in crop productivity and weather-based factors
Demandes de justice et traitement des injustices socio-spatiales et environnementales dans les pays du Sud/Demands for justice and responses to socio-spatial and environmental injustice in the global South
Les pays du Sud connaissent des processus forts d’exclusion foncière et d’exposition à des risques environnementaux, souvent liés à des logiques extractivistes particulièrement brutales. Face à ces situations, on observe une mobilisation croissante des concepts de justice socio-spatiale et environnementale dans les travaux de recherche visant à les décrire et à analyser les différentes formes de résistance ou de contestation qu’elles suscitent. Mais ces concepts reposent implicitement ou explicitement sur des théories de l’État et de la citoyenneté supposées universelles. Le colloque a pour objectif de confronter ces concepts aux relations sociales spécifiques entre l’Etat et les citoyens, dans différents contextes du Sud global.
Introduction to Lightning Observations and Applications
NASA’s Applied Remote Sensing Training Program (ARSET) has opened a new open, online webinar series: Introduction to Lightning Observations and Applications. This three-part, introductory training focuses on global and regional lightning data products that can be applied to disaster risk preparedness.
As the intensity and frequency of extreme weather events are likely to increase due to climate change impacts, lightning activity will likely increase as well, causing more power outages, increased risks of wildfire ignition, and increased numbers of injuries and fatalities. Therefore, information about lightning activity is critical for better preparedness against these disasters.
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Community Land Delimitations in Mozambique
The "Delimitações de Terras Comunitárias" layer represents the aggregated delimitations of community lands in Mozambique, compiled by various entities over the years. This layer includes:
- Community Boundaries: The spatial limits of each community.
- Delimitation Documents: Process documentation for community delimitations, which may need further completion or improvement.
- Population Estimates: Estimated population for each community.
Why Does the Dataset Matter?
The "Delimitações de Terras Comunitárias" dataset is crucial for understanding and managing land governance in Mozambique. It provides a detailed and transparent view of community land boundaries, helping to safeguard the rights and livelihoods of local communities. By making this data publicly accessible, it supports legal recognition, conflict resolution, and sustainable land use planning.
Problem, Policy Implementation Monitored
This dataset addresses the problem of unclear land boundaries and the risk of land conflicts. It monitors the implementation of Mozambique's Land Policy, adopted in November 2022, which emphasizes the importance of accurate and up-to-date land information as part of a good governance agenda. The policy calls for mechanisms that ensure public access to information on the legal status of lands and integrated planning and monitoring systems involving various governance levels and local communities.
Gap Filled by Indicator Set
The dataset fills a critical gap by providing comprehensive, validated information on community land delimitations, which was previously fragmented or inaccessible. This helps local communities assert their land rights and supports governmental and non-governmental organizations in land governance and development planning.
Why Does the Dataset Matter for the Land Governance Community?
The dataset is essential for the land governance community as it provides:
- Accurate Community Boundaries: Clear delineation of land used by communities.
- Delimitation Documents: Documentation of the delimitation process, aiding in legal validation and historical record-keeping.
- Population Estimates: Data on the population within each community, crucial for resource allocation and development planning.
Issue the Indicator Set is Related To
The indicator set is related to land tenure security, conflict resolution, and sustainable land use. Specific indicators chosen from the dataset include:
- Number of communities with legally recognized boundaries.
- Number of delimitation documents completed and verified.
- Population estimates per community area.
Status of the Dataset
- Data Release: The dataset has been compiled over several years from various sources.
- Publication Date: The data was published through the MADICO Geoportal, with updates and new submissions continuously integrated.
Methodology
The dataset is compiled using participatory rural appraisals, geo-referencing, and validation processes involving local communities, NGOs, and government agencies. The methodology includes:
- Questionnaire: Example questions include details about land usage, boundaries, and cultural sites.
- Geo-referencing: Communities use GPS tools to map boundaries.
- Participatory Rural Diagnosis (PRD): Engaging community members in identifying and validating land boundaries.
For detailed methodology, refer to the methodology section provided by the data providers on the MADICO Geoportal.
Main Results
The dataset provides a comprehensive view of community land delimitations, including:
- Spatial boundaries of each community.
- Documents related to the delimitation process.
- Population estimates for each community.
Main results and reports are accessible through the MADICO Geoportal, offering detailed insights into the status and progress of community land delimitations.
Who is Involved?
- Custodian: Ministry of Land & Environment, with technical assistance from Terra Firma.
- Data Providers: Local communities, NGOs, civil society organizations, government archives, private companies, and online sources.
- Donors and Partners:
- Embassy of Holland (initial support in 2016)
- Swiss Development Corporation in Mozambique
- Integrated Land & Resource Governance (ILRG) Programme of USAID
- Future financial support planned from the Ministry of Land & Environment
This collaborative effort ensures that the dataset remains accurate, up-to-date, and relevant for all stakeholders involved in land governance and development in Mozambique.
Prindex - Global Property Rights Index - 2019/2020
Prindex stands for the Global Property Rights Index, an indicator of citizens' perceptions of the security of land and property rights. Prindex is an initiative of ODI and Land Alliance supported by Omidyar Network, DFID and other donors. It aims to fill the gap in information about individual perception of tenure security, by creating a baseline global dataset covering more than 100 countries, to support the achievement of secure property rights around the world.
An initial phase of development of the index and testing its application was carried out in ten countries during 2016 and 2017. After the development phase, the index was turned into globalized collections in 2018. In 2019, with data added to the Gallup World Poll, Prindex expanded to a total of 141 countries worldwide. In July of 2020, Prindex released comparative results from its data collection and found that almost 1 billion people worldwide feel that they are vulnerable to losing their house or property over the next five years.
For additional information about the methodology and the questionnaire, as well as the full data are available on the new Prindex website: https://www.prindex.net/.
Source: Prindex Comparative Report, Figure 2 (p. 12,) July 2020.
World Bank - Gender Indicators
The Gender Data Portal is the World Bank Group’s comprehensive source for the latest sex-disaggregated data and gender statistics covering demography, education, health, access to economic opportunities, public life and decision-making, and agency. Moreover, they contain information about land ownership by sex.
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Women’s Access to Land and Housing in Lesotho
Women need secure access to and control of land in order to realise their human rights. In order for the women to realise their land and inheritance rights it is important for the policy makers to have in place mechanisms and institutions to guide practice. This report sets out the status of women’s land and inheritance rights in Lesotho. The aim is to provide a consolidated baseline which can inform policy making, implementation and monitoring.
State of Land Information Uganda: Uncovering Uganda's Land Information Ecosystem
Availability of accurate and up to date data and information on land and different land uses, such as agriculture, forestry, mining, wildlife, water, housing and infrastructure, is critical to effective land governance and crucial for planning and managing the use of land and land-based resources. Public institutions and the government need land data and information for appropriate and timely decision- making; while land users, the general public and other stakeholders need it to effectively monitor and influence those decisions.
