July Plotlines Newsletter
Preserving land reform momentum in Myanmar; New podcast and policy brief on land and climate change; Staff Spotlight on Masalu Luhula
Read ArticleJuly 15, 2020
Adapting approaches in Myanmar
In Myanmar, Landesa is helping preserve momentum toward reform – both on the land and online – with a series of measures to protect our staff and government partners while keeping vital activities running.
Read ArticleJuly 14, 2020
Staff Spotlight: Masalu Luhula, Land Tenure Specialist
"I enjoy working on responsible investment that respects human rights and adheres to international best practices while fitting individual contexts. I also like working to ensure investment puts people at its center."
Read ArticleJuly 13, 2020
We Need Allies to Preserve Forests, Mitigate Climate Change
New policy brief details the ways that stronger land rights for people living in rural areas can improve climate mitigation efforts, contribute to the success of Community Forest Groups, encourage adoption of Climate Smart Agriculture, and create opportunities for women to invest in their land.
Read ArticleJune 29, 2020
Efforts to Halt Desertification and Drought Must Include Women’s Land Rights
To mark the World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought on June 17, Landesa's Beth Roberts and Shipra Deo had a conversation about the barriers women face to their land rights, and why women must be able to overcome these obstacles to make progress toward global efforts to halt desertification, conserve land, and feed the world.
Read ArticleJune 16, 2020
