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The Independent (UK) — Landesa’s Rachel McMonagle was interviewed on why secure land tenure is foundational to effective climate action, as new research shows Zimbabwe’s 25-year-old land reform program has strengthened smallholder farmers’ resilience to the climate crisis despite its violent and economically turbulent beginnings.
RRI — During a COP30 panel, Landesa’s Juan Robalino highlighted our recent review of 170 NDCs, which showed that less than 28% mention land tenure and less than 13% commit to strengthening land rights, despite relying on land-based action to meet climate goals.
Land is foundational to the livelihoods and culture of billions of people around the world as well as an essential solution for global climate…
Our work has emphasized the importance of explicitly recognizing land rights in the NDCs as effective tools for natural resource management, particularly in forest and coastal ecosystems.
As countries revise their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) ahead of COP30, including land tenure in the NDCs remains a missed opportunity.
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.”
