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Climate Action in Africa Must Protect Community and Women’s Land Rights
For communities across Africa, a land deed means a stronger voice in decisions about its territories and natural resources. Landesa
Ways to strengthen women’s land rights in agricultural projects
Five tested approaches show how agricultural projects and companies can strengthen women farmers’ land rights while advancing sustainable agriculture, food
A People-Centered Solution to Conserve Mangroves and Foster Resilient Communities
A 20-year analysis of mangrove forest cover dynamics in Thailand found that mangrove ecosystems fared better when under community management.
Rooted in Mangroves, Rising Together: Women’s Collective Leads in Mangrove Conservation
In the Indian Sundurbans, women are taking collective action to restore mangrove forests and embracing sustainable alternative livelihoods.
Before the Dispute: How Land-Based Investments Can Shape Conflict Long Before It Appears
Land-based investment can generate or intensify conflict — but it doesn’t have to. Investment processes that respect community rights, assess risks early,
Tilling without Title: Why Millions of Women are Left Out as Farmers
Women make up nearly half of the agricultural workforce worldwide, but without secure land rights, they remain excluded from resources,
Stories of Hope and Resilience for International Women’s Day
Women help feed the world. To honor them, let’s secure their rights to land. Globally, more than 400 million women
What can the fortress conservation debate teach us about the importance of women’s land rights in protecting mangrove ecosystems?
Landesa’s new study shows how Indonesia’s new capital can balance urban growth with mangrove conservation by integrating ecosystem service economics
