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Landesa x Julia Quinn
November 20, 2024
Landesa welcomes Julia Quinn, international bestselling author of the Bridgerton series and longtime Landesa supporter, as a partner to amplify how secure land rights can help women realize economic opportunity, social empowerment, and the chance to write their own destinies.
Read MoreBlue Carbon: Assessing the Mitigation Potential of Strengthening Coastal Community Fisheries’ Tenure
November 20, 2024
A new Landesa report shows how strengthening local rights to manage coastal resources in Cambodia can protect livelihoods, restore mangroves, and fight climate change. Many community fishery groups face challenges like unclear boundaries and limited control over their resources, putting both ecosystems and livelihoods at risk. Landesa is working with local partners on pilot projects to support communities in managing their coastal areas. This approach not only helps preserve vital mangrove forests but also contributes to Cambodia’s goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Read ArticleStaff Spotlight: Sam Pickett
November 20, 2024
Meet Sam Pickett, Landesa’s Program Coordinator based in Seattle, Washington. Sam began working for Landesa in 2022.
Read MoreClimate-smart agriculture offers agency and resilience in rural Liberia
November 13, 2024
In Liberia’s Bong County, Landesa is helping communities like Diagmah Clan secure formal land rights and adopt climate-smart agriculture, empowering farmers to grow food sustainably and build resilience against climate change.
Read ArticleMeet the man who got women a seat at the elders’ land table
October 29, 2024
The Nation profiled Shadrack Omondi, Landesa's Kenya program director, for his lifelong work and dedication to promote women's human dignity by advancing their access to, use of, and control over land.
Read MoreNational advocacy, local resilience: women’s land rights and climate change in South Asia
October 09, 2024
In this three-part blog series, we asked the Women-led Collective Advocacy for Climate Action national coalition leads about their work forming and strengthening coalitions, building capacity among women-led and women-focused civil society organizations, and scaling advocacy efforts for effective emergency preparedness, climate action, and gender-equitable and socially inclusive land rights.
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