Neil Sorensen joined the Land Portal as its Communications Specialist in October 2015. He has extensive experience leading communications for international organizations and developing relationships with civil society, donors, intergovernmental agencies, the media and the private sector. Previously, Neil worked for the International Fund for Agriculture Development (IFAD) as a Governing Bodies Officer and Strategic Adviser to the Secretary of IFAD. He has also led communications for three international organizations, including the International Land Coalition, the International Federation of Agricultural Producers (IFAP) and the International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements (IFOAM). He holds a Master’s degree in Global Diplomacy from the University of London School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) as well as a Bachelor’s degree with a double major in German and Sociology from St. Cloud State University.
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Why land means hope for India's vulnerable single women
By: Manipadma Jena
Source: Thomson Reuters Foundation
Date: Monday, 23 May 2016
A district in the eastern state of Odisha is challenging gender inequality by giving land to vulnerable women living alone
BARIPADA, India - When her husband died seven years ago, leaving her to fend for herself, 37-year-old Kuni Majhi survived hunger, illness, drunk men hammering at the flimsy tin door of her thatched hut - and very nearly lost all hope.
GODAN Summit 2016 announced to advance open data for agriculture and nutrition
GODAN is very pleased to announce the GODAN Summit 2016.
This exciting, high-level public event will take place in New York City, New York, USA on September 15-16, 2016 to advance the agenda for open data in agriculture and nutrition.
First Mekong Region Land Forum
MRLG, GIZ and IPSARD are pleased to announce that they will organize the first Mekong Region Land Forum in Hanoi, on 21st to 23rd of June
Colombia's war-weary farmers head home amid hopes and fears
By: Anastasia Moloney @anastasiabogota
Date: May 15th 2016
Source: Thomson Reuters Foundation
More than five decades of conflict have forced 6.7 million Colombians to flee their homes, many of them poor farmers, making the country home to the second biggest internally displaced population after Syria.
The government estimates that up to 15 percent of Colombian territory has been abandoned or illegally acquired through violence, extortion and fraud.
5th GRI Global Conference 2016
Join GRI and up to 1,500 sustainability leaders from around the globe to exchange leading-edge knowledge on sustainability best practices, innovations and trends that are empowering sustainable decisions and changing the world.
Land Tenure Rights: The need for greater transparency among companies worldwide
This publication is designed to help companies understand the need for enhanced transparency around land-related impacts and the importance of respecting the land tenure rights of local communities. It offers insights into what land-related sustainability information stakeholders are interested.
Global Reporting Initiative
Thomson Reuters Foundation launches Place to put land and property rights on global news agenda
The Thomson Reuters Foundation, the charity arm of the world’s largest news and information provider, today launched Place (Property, Land, Access, Connections, Empowerment), an innovative platform to boost coverage of land and property rights, one of the most under-reported issues worldwide. The new platform has been developed with support from Omidyar Network, the philanthropic investment firm founded by Pierre and Pam Omidyar.
Call for Papers: AgLaw COLLOQUIUM
The Institute of Law, Politics and Development is pleased to announce the 2016 AgLaw Colloquium which will be held on Thursday 20 and Friday 21 October, 2016.
The AgLaw Colloquium is intended to be an opportunity for early-career researchers (Ph.D. candidates and post-docs) to present and discuss their results and methodological approaches in a supportive environment. It is inspired by the wish to share on-going analysis, questions and exploration fields in agricultural law from a global perspective.