Close to 100 experts have been trained to bring about change in land use planning
08 August 2023
The right to land is a fundamental prerequisite to the other rights (economic, social, and cultural) that depend on land, and which determine the living conditions and social integration of Ethiopia’s rural and urban communities. In recent times, high rates of population growth, unregulated urban expansion, and poor use of resources have led to land degradation, loss of biodiversity, and disputes over access. An integrated and participatory approach to land management is considered essential if resources are to be used sustainably and equitably in the future.
Seventh India Land and Development Conference: Land-People Relations Diversity and Transitions
31 October 2023 - 02 November 2023
Pune, Maharashtra
India
The India Land and Development Conference (ILDC) is an annual destination of diverse land actors and enthusiasts from the Global South. Since its inception in 2017, ILDC has brought together over 2500 participants from more than 70 countries, engaging in vital discussions on crucial land-related issues. This unique collective-led international conference has been a catalyst for partnerships, collaborative research, and action, contributing significantly to building a symbiotic land ecosystem in India.
NRMC
Flame University
Venezuela
Venezuela is a country of extremes and paradoxes. On the one hand, it is at the top of the world ranking of oil reserves with 303,806 million barrels estimated in 2021. On the other hand, 96% of Venezuelan households live in poverty and
Responsible Scaling of Fit-for-Purpose Land Administration: Balancing Tech & Governance Challenges
27 September 2023
Join us for a thought-provoking webinar that explores the challenges and future directions to scale Fit-For-Purpose Land Administration (FFPLA) based on on-the-ground experiences. FFPLA approaches are broadly recognized and applauded for being more affordable, faster and flexible (in terms of spatial identification) than conventional land administration methods.
Land Portal Foundation
Netherlands Enterprise & Development Agency
Kadaster International
Leave No One Behind: Land Tenure in Post-Conflict Iraq
27 July 2023
Minorities, women, and persons internally displaced face severe land tenure issues in post-conflict Iraq.
Unleashing the Data Revolution: Empowering Land Governance through Open Metadata
25 July 2023
A new publication titled "The Role of Metadata and Open Data in the Innovation Cycle of Land Administration" puts the spotlight on this dynamic domain. This publication offers valuable insights into the significance of open data and structured metadata, and how they can revolutionize land administration processes worldwide. By delving into the core principles of open data and metadata, this publication offers a comprehensive understanding of how these tools can be leveraged to foster innovation and drive positive change in the land governance sector.
Thailand
Thailand has a long-standing continuity to its legal framework with a significant amount of its land held under private titles. This reflects the country’s unique position in mainland Southeast Asia, having never been formally colonised
Realising Ethiopian Women’s Rights to Land
21 July 2023
Land rights are among the fundamental rights of women. Supporting women to secure their land rights ensures equity in ownership, and improved livelihood opportunities for rural women. It further contributes to food security, addresses poverty, provides a basis for climate action, and promotes long-term equitable economic growth.
However, a lack of awareness about land legislation and limited social freedoms in rural societies hinder the realisation of these rights.
Three land-governance-focused projects implemented by GIZ Ethiopia and Djibouti , in collaboration with Habitat for Humanity International project Stand for Her Land (#S4HL) and the Women Land Rights Task Force (WLRTF), are working to improve women’s land rights in Ethiopia.
New EU Deforestation-Free Products Regulation Enters Into Force
29 June 2023
The EU Deforestation Regulation enters into force today. This law prohibits the placing on the European market of cattle, cocoa, coffee, oil palm, rubber, soy and wood that is linked to deforestation.