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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.
At the closing of the Conference on Land Policy in Africa, ECA’s Nassim Oulmane thanked Landesa and Stand for Her Land for their partnership in sustaining the AU land agenda.
Land is foundational to the livelihoods and culture of billions of people around the world as well as an essential solution for global climate…
As countries revise their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) ahead of COP30, including land tenure in the NDCs remains a missed opportunity.
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.
HELLO! — In an exclusive interview, Bridgerton author Julia Quinn highlighted her role as a goodwill ambassador for Landesa. Quinn shared how her platform helps raise awareness of the importance of land rights, noting her recent trip to Kenya with Landesa and emphasizing that secure land rights are a foundation for food, medicine, and education.
ITV — Tanzania’s Ministry of Community Development pledged, with support from UN Women and Landesa, to advance women’s economic equality under the Generation Equality Forum commitments.
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.”
