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Strides for Land, Gender, and Climate through Nepal Policy Reform
Nepal’s updated climate plan highlights the power of land rights—especially for women—as a foundation for equitable climate action.
Equal Rights, Equal Power
On International Widows’ Day, Landesa’s Dr. Monica Mhoja shares Sarah’s story to spotlight the urgent need for gender-equitable land rights
To Safeguard Africa’s Forests, Protect Local Land Rights
Africa’s forests and natural areas are an indispensable collective resource. Capably stewarded by the communities that have called these areas
No Climate Justice Without “Us”
Civil society representatives across Asia and Africa met in Dhaka this October to talk about the growing impact of climate
To Feed the World, Farmers Need Rights to the Land They Till
Strong land rights are a crucial prerequisite to the climate resilience and sustainable land management necessary to bolster food security
To Avert the Next Humanitarian Crisis, Empower Women and Girls
Women and girls are resilient agents of change – and their potential to respond to all crises, from conflict to
A Growing Momentum to Promote Youth Land Rights in Tanzania
Because youth constitute the majority of the population across Africa, investing in youth access to land is recognized as a
To protect women and uproot patriarchy means confronting the links between land and gender-based violence
We are inspired by the possibility of strengthening women’s land rights as a way to empower women socially and economically.
At COP27, a Call to Root Climate Action and Justice in Land Rights for Women and Rural Communities
In Bangladesh’s Sundarbans, life revolves around coastal mangrove forests. But as climate change effects worsen, livelihoods are under threat. Read
Land and Climate Conversations
In November, the world gathers in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, for the 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27). To elevate
