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Climate Action in Africa Must Protect Community and Women’s Land Rights
For communities across Africa, a land deed means a stronger voice in decisions about its territories and natural resources. Landesa
Before the Dispute: How Land-Based Investments Can Shape Conflict Long Before It Appears
Land-based investment can generate or intensify conflict — but it doesn’t have to. Investment processes that respect community rights, assess risks early,
Equal Rights, Equal Power
On International Widows’ Day, Landesa’s Dr. Monica Mhoja shares Sarah’s story to spotlight the urgent need for gender-equitable land rights
New National Land Policy Offers Promise for Tanzania’s Rural Residents
The Government of Tanzania launched its revised National Land Policy, which contains provisions to improve land governance nationwide.
To Safeguard Africa’s Forests, Protect Local Land Rights
Africa’s forests and natural areas are an indispensable collective resource. Capably stewarded by the communities that have called these areas
The Right to Steward: Protecting People and Planet in Asia’s Mangrove Forests
The lives of Chumpou Khmao’s residents are woven into the roots of their mangrove forests. With the support necessary to
No Climate Justice Without “Us”
Civil society representatives across Asia and Africa met in Dhaka this October to talk about the growing impact of climate
To Feed the World, Farmers Need Rights to the Land They Till
Strong land rights are a crucial prerequisite to the climate resilience and sustainable land management necessary to bolster food security
Climate Resilience At The Intersection Of SRHR And Land Rights
Gender-equitable SRHR (sexual and reproductive health and rights) and land rights can unlock greater agency and accelerate climate action and
To Avert the Next Humanitarian Crisis, Empower Women and Girls
Women and girls are resilient agents of change – and their potential to respond to all crises, from conflict to
