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28 March 2023
28 Mar 2023
REFLECTIONS FROM ZIMBABWEAN FARMERS ON WEST AFRICA PEASANTS’ SEED FAIR
The theme of the fair was, Food Sovereignty: People’s Rights in the Face of the Rise of Genetically Modified Organisms in Africa, with the objective ofstrengthening movement building for the promotion of farmer-…
09 August 2022
Freetown, August 8, 2022 – Sierra Leone’s Parliament has passed two groundbreaking bills that transform communities’ ability to protect their land rights and the environment. The new legislation serves as a model for the rest of the world.
Passed by unanimous votes, the Customary Land Rights and…
22 July 2022
Erosion and tidal surges are threatening fishing communities in West Africa. As a result, many people are fleeing inland — losing their livelihoods. The sea has already encroached two meters into the country's interior.
Rising sea levels threaten many fishing communities in West Africa…
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14 December 2023
Ensuring secure land tenure is crucial for improving land development, as both local and foreign investors often hesitate to engage in land transactions when there is uncertainty about ownership rights. The term "Land Tenure Insecurity" refers to the apprehension that someone else might claim…
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In conversation: Rights-based approaches for forest protection initiatives
Diverse perspectives on the development of solid benefit sharing and community contracting
Wednesday 12th May | 10:00 am – 11.30 am (BST) | Via Zoom
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Initiatives aimed at tackling the climate crisis…
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