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World Bank Land Conference
World Bank Land Conference

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1818 H Street, NW
Washington, DC
United States

 

The World Bank Land Conference is a premier global forum that has shaped the land sector for over two decades. It brings together a diverse mix of stakeholders, including government representatives, development partners, civil society, academia, and the private sector, to engage in evidence-based discussions and share emerging best practices.

The Conference has been instrumental in driving key global initiatives, including the Voluntary Guidelines and the Land Governance Assessment Framework, and remains a central platform for informed policy dialogue and cross-sectoral collaboration.

The 2024 Conference, held in Washington, DC, focused on the theme "Securing Land Tenure and Access for Climate Action." It highlighted the crucial role of secure land tenure in supporting climate adaptation and mitigation efforts. The event underscored how unclear land rights and poor governance limit land access, impacting investments and sustainable land management.

 

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Brownfields to Green Energy: How Land Repurposing Supports Climate Action

May, 2024
Bosnia and Herzegovina
India
Poland
The session examined the repurposing of brownfields as a strategic solution to support the global shift from coal to renewable energy, highlighting its importance in addressing land scarcity for sustainable development. The discussion emphasized the need for large land areas as the world transitions to renewable energy, contrasting this with the lower land requirements of traditional fossil fuels.

The Role of Gender Transformative Approaches (GTAS) for Securing Tenure Rights for Sustainability

May, 2024
Africa
Asia
Latin America and the Caribbean
The session focused on the application of Gender Transformative Approaches (GTAs) in securing tenure rights to promote sustainability, emphasizing the intersection of gender, land rights, and sustainable development. The session began with a keynote by Dr. Anne Larson, highlighting the importance of GTAs in land and resource tenure, laying the groundwork for understanding how gender-sensitive strategies can lead to more equitable and sustainable outcomes.

Advancing Land-Based Investment Governance: Scaling Up Multi-Actor and Multi-Prong Engagement

May, 2024
The session focused on advancing responsible land-based investment (RLBI) governance through a comprehensive, multi-actor, and multi-pronged approach. Discussions centered on the ALIGN Technical Support Facility’s efforts to foster effective governance frameworks, emphasizing the importance of political economy considerations in navigating complex land governance contexts. Emerging pressures, such as climate change and the need for a just transition, were highlighted as key factors influencing land-based investment decisions.

Revolutionizing Land Administration: Cadaster-First vs Fit-for-Purpose and Property Tax-First

May, 2024
The session examined two distinct methodologies in land administration—Fit-for-Purpose and Property Tax-first approaches—as potential solutions to the challenges of building effective national land cadasters in rapidly urbanizing areas. A diverse panel of experts and practitioners shared insights from real-world applications of each approach, highlighting successes and challenges. The Fit-for-Purpose model was presented as a flexible and cost-effective method, emphasizing efficiency and adaptability in the face of limited resources and evolving urban landscapes.

Customary and Statutory Land Administration Challenges amidst Climate Change: Grassroot Voices

May, 2024
The session explored the challenges at the intersection of customary and statutory land governance in the context of climate change, emphasizing perspectives from diverse regions. Discussions highlighted the complexities of managing land resources under dual systems, where traditional authorities and formal legal frameworks often coexist and sometimes conflict. Participants shared experiences from both Anglophone and Francophone contexts, with a focus on how traditional knowledge and formal regulations can be reconciled to address climate change impacts.