Neil Sorensen joined the Land Portal as its Communications Specialist in October 2015. He has extensive experience leading communications for international organizations and developing relationships with civil society, donors, intergovernmental agencies, the media and the private sector. Previously, Neil worked for the International Fund for Agriculture Development (IFAD) as a Governing Bodies Officer and Strategic Adviser to the Secretary of IFAD. He has also led communications for three international organizations, including the International Land Coalition, the International Federation of Agricultural Producers (IFAP) and the International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements (IFOAM). He holds a Master’s degree in Global Diplomacy from the University of London School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) as well as a Bachelor’s degree with a double major in German and Sociology from St. Cloud State University.
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Propiedad colectiva de la tierra en Sudamérica, desafíos y perspectivas
Entre el 23 de octubre y el 02 de diciembre de 2016, el IPDRS y el Land Portal, llevaron adelante un foro debate en línea sobre la Propiedad colectiva de la tierra en Sudamérica, desafíos y perspectivas, buscando alimentar la discusión que actualmente proviene de toda una dinámica global desde ONG, centros de investigación, activistas, universidades, colectivos y claramente organizaciones campesinas e indígenas que plantea todo un esfuerzo mundial para defender la propiedad colectiva de la tierra desde sus distintas dimensiones ante las presiones y amenazas provenientes del agronegocio y de
Sustainable Development Goals: a time for innovations and investment in land administration and management
The Institution of Surveyors of Tanzania (IST), The Tanzanian Institution of Valuers & Estate Surveyors (TIVEA)
in collaboration with The Commonwealth Association of Surveying & Land Economy (CASLE)
invite you to:- ‘An International Conference’
Survey: Participatory Land Use/Resource Planning Tools and Approaches - FAO Land and Water Division
This survey is part of a process started by the Land and Water Division (AGL) of the FAO to review needs, required tools and processes at various scales, to help countries and stakeholders meet emerging challenges and competition over resources and support sustainable use of land and water resources and resilient ecosystems.
Job opportunity: IWGIA seeks new Executive Director
The International Work Group for Indigenous Affairs (IWGIA) is seeking an Executive Director to take up appointment as soon as possible, and invites applications from suitably qualified candidates.
Call for nominations for the 2017 Land for Life Award
UNCCD is now inviting qualified nominators to nominate candidates to be considered for 2017 Land for Life Award.
Indian film heroes tackle land rights, champion underdog
MUMBAI, Jan 26 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - A villainous company. Corrupt government officials. A heroic defender of farmers emerging victorious from a fight over land.
This is far from a typical storyline for Indian film, which more often promises movie-goers a diet of syrupy romances, family dramas or all-action flicks.
Brazilian Decree Seen as Damaging to Indigenous Land Rights
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RIO DE JANEIRO — Brazil has announced changes to the procedure for demarcating indigenous lands in a move campaign groups fear will weaken the land rights of communities facing mounting pressure from illegal logging and big agricultural operations.
Under the decree, demarcation of indigenous lands will be decided by the Ministry of Justice rather than the National Indian Foundation (FUNAI), a government body set up to carry out policies relating to Brazil's 900,000 indigenous people.
E-learning Course on the Responsible Governance of Tenure
The FAO announces a new e-learning course on the Responsible Governance of Tenure.
Learn about:
- making access to land, fisheries and forests more equitable
- how to protect people's tenure rights
- options to simplify the administration of tenure and make it accessible to all
- how to ensure disputes are resolved before they degenerate into conflict
About the e-learning courses
Protesters Call for Resignation of Arakan State’s Regional House Speaker
RANGOON – Around 100 Sittwe residents called for the resignation of the Arakan State parliament speaker in a Tuesday protest over unresolved cases of land confiscation, rally participants told The Irrawaddy.
The land grabs in question date as far back as the early 1990s, when Burma was governed by a military junta. Seizures of land were reportedly carried out to develop an industrial ward in the area.
Bold land rules, domicile and investment policies mark Das’s second year in office
Ranchi: The state's NDA government headed by chief minister Raghubar Das will complete its second year on Wednesday. This is the state's first majority government.