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World Bank Land Conference
World Bank Land Conference

Location

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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Resources

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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.

Pastoralism in West Africa: Best Practices and Challenges for Public Policies

May, 2024
Western Africa
Middle Africa
The session explored the challenges facing pastoralism in West and Central Africa, emphasizing the pressures exerted by climate change, demographic growth, privatization, and the expansion of farmland. Discussions highlighted how collective grazing practices, which accommodate the region’s ecological variability, have been sidelined in favor of privatized resources and sedentary livestock systems that prioritize agricultural interests. Despite their suitability for local ecosystems, communal grazing methods struggle for recognition within current public policies.

EAP/SAR: Strengthening Land Tenure for a Sustainable and Inclusive Future

May, 2024
South-Eastern Asia
Southern Asia
Indonesia
Philippines
Laos
Republic of Korea
Pakistan
India
Bangladesh
Bhutan
The joint East Asia Pacific (EAP) and South Asia (SAR) Regional Workshop highlighted the importance of strengthening land tenure to achieve a sustainable and inclusive future. The event was part of the broader theme “Breaking Barriers: Access to Land and Poverty Reduction and Climate Resilience,” focusing on regional experiences and innovations in land management.

Strategies and Tools for Risk-Informed Urban Land Management

May, 2024
Angola
Nigeria
Tanzania
The session explored strategies and tools for urban land management that are risk-informed, addressing challenges of uneven urban development, inadequate land tenure security, climate change, and disaster risks. Emphasizing the interplay between the natural and built environments, the discussion highlighted how effective land use planning can promote social inclusion, strengthen institutions, improve access to land, facilitate affordable housing, and mitigate risks from natural hazards.

Integrated Land Policy Implementation: Cross-Ministerial Coordination to Secure Land Rights

May, 2024
The session examined the intricate challenges that arise when customary and statutory land governance systems intersect, particularly under the pressures of climate change. Insights from multiple regions illuminated the complexities involved in managing land resources where traditional authorities and legal frameworks coexist, occasionally leading to conflicts. Participants contributed perspectives from both Anglophone and Francophone regions, highlighting the delicate balance between traditional knowledge systems and formal regulations.