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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
A People-Centered Solution to Conserve Mangroves and Foster Resilient Communities
A 20-year analysis of mangrove forest cover dynamics in Thailand found that mangrove ecosystems fared better when under community management.
Rooted in Mangroves, Rising Together: Women’s Collective Leads in Mangrove Conservation
In the Indian Sundurbans, women are taking collective action to restore mangrove forests and embracing sustainable alternative livelihoods.
Advancing the Integration of Land Tenure into Nationally Determined Contributions: The Case of Cambodia
Our work has emphasized the importance of explicitly recognizing land rights in the NDCs as effective tools for natural resource
What can the fortress conservation debate teach us about the importance of women’s land rights in protecting mangrove ecosystems?
Landesa’s new study shows how Indonesia’s new capital can balance urban growth with mangrove conservation by integrating ecosystem service economics
Strides for Land, Gender, and Climate through Nepal Policy Reform
Nepal’s updated climate plan highlights the power of land rights—especially for women—as a foundation for equitable climate action.
Suku Karo’s Ulayat Land Officially Registered, Becomes Indonesia’s First Participatory Land Administration Process
BAJAWA, KUPANGNEWS.COM — Marking a historic milestone, the Government of Ngada Regency, in partnership with the Ngada Land Office and
A community-led revival: Mangrove plantations offer a pathway to climate resilience and ecosystem restoration
In Singhortoli, Bangladesh, a community-led mangrove restoration effort—supported by Landesa partner Shushilan—is helping residents like Robtob Mandal build climate resilience,
Climate-smart agriculture offers agency and resilience in rural Liberia
In Liberia’s Bong County, Landesa is helping communities like Diagmah Clan secure formal land rights and adopt climate-smart agriculture, empowering
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
