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Land is foundational to the livelihoods and culture of billions of people around the world as well as an essential solution for global climate…
By Christine Anderson, Rusrann Loeng, Juan Robalino, and Sophal Sam The forests, mangroves, and coastal areas of Cambodia are a valuable source of food…
Landesa’s new study shows how Indonesia’s new capital can balance urban growth with mangrove conservation by integrating ecosystem service economics into land certification to strengthen gender-responsive land rights.
The Women-led Collective Advocacy for Climate Action project built the capacity of networked, women-driven civil society organizations in Bangladesh, Nepal, and Maldives to advance local climate resilience, effective advocacy at all levels of governance, and gender-equitable land rights.
The Citizen TZ — The importance of youth land rights and participation was underscored at a workshop convened by the Youth and Land Multi-Stakeholder Platform in Africa (YLMPA). Landesa helped create the YLMPA, which now includes 55 members from 18 countries.
Grist — Landesa’s Juan Robalino emphasizes that carbon markets must ensure both environmental and social integrity. The article cites Landesa’s 2023 report, which warns that poorly regulated projects can displace Indigenous communities and calls for safeguards that uphold community rights.
UN News — At a HLPF 2025 side event, Landesa’s Karol Boudreaux emphasized the importance of recognizing women’s land rights for the success of agrifood systems. “When you are recognized as a farmer, a world of possibilities, a world of resources – opportunities for representation and rights – become available to you. Doors open.”
Nepal’s updated climate plan highlights the power of land rights—especially for women—as a foundation for equitable climate action.
As world leaders meet for the 2025 High-Level Political Forum, two new reports from the SDG Land Momentum Group highlight that secure land rights are critical—and urgently needed—to achieve global development and climate goals.
Land Portal — At a global webinar ahead of UNCCD COP17, Landesa’s Beth Roberts emphasized the need to center grassroots women and youth in land restoration efforts. She highlighted Landesa’s advocacy through the Stand for Her Land campaign, calling for inclusive, locally led implementation of existing land tenure decisions across the Rio Conventions.
