Effective climate action depends on the rights and leadership of the people who live on and steward the land. This brief explores how secure, inclusive land rights can improve outcomes and reduce risks across mangrove conservation, carbon markets, renewable energy, and global climate policy. See how Landesa partners with women, Indigenous Peoples, youth, governments, and local organizations to make land rights a foundation for climate justice.
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