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World Bank Land Conference
World Bank Land Conference

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1818 H Street, NW
Washington, DC
United States

 

The World Bank Land Conference is a premier global forum that has shaped the land sector for over two decades. It brings together a diverse mix of stakeholders, including government representatives, development partners, civil society, academia, and the private sector, to engage in evidence-based discussions and share emerging best practices.

The Conference has been instrumental in driving key global initiatives, including the Voluntary Guidelines and the Land Governance Assessment Framework, and remains a central platform for informed policy dialogue and cross-sectoral collaboration.

The 2024 Conference, held in Washington, DC, focused on the theme "Securing Land Tenure and Access for Climate Action." It highlighted the crucial role of secure land tenure in supporting climate adaptation and mitigation efforts. The event underscored how unclear land rights and poor governance limit land access, impacting investments and sustainable land management.

 

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Customary and Statutory Land Administration Challenges amidst Climate Change: Grassroot Voices

Mai, 2024
The session explored the challenges at the intersection of customary and statutory land governance in the context of climate change, emphasizing perspectives from diverse regions. Discussions highlighted the complexities of managing land resources under dual systems, where traditional authorities and formal legal frameworks often coexist and sometimes conflict. Participants shared experiences from both Anglophone and Francophone contexts, with a focus on how traditional knowledge and formal regulations can be reconciled to address climate change impacts.

Pastoralism in West Africa: Best Practices and Challenges for Public Policies

Mai, 2024
Western Africa
Middle Africa
The session explored the challenges facing pastoralism in West and Central Africa, emphasizing the pressures exerted by climate change, demographic growth, privatization, and the expansion of farmland. Discussions highlighted how collective grazing practices, which accommodate the region’s ecological variability, have been sidelined in favor of privatized resources and sedentary livestock systems that prioritize agricultural interests. Despite their suitability for local ecosystems, communal grazing methods struggle for recognition within current public policies.

ECA: Geospatial Data Systems for Sustainable Spatial Planning and Urban Development

Mai, 2024
Turkey
Serbia
The session explored the role of geospatial data systems in sustainable spatial planning and urban development within the ECA region. Türkiye presented its transition from 2D to 3D spatial data, emphasizing how advanced data systems are facilitating the country's green development goals. This shift has allowed for more detailed and precise urban planning, supporting environmentally sustainable initiatives.

MNA: Land Matters in the MENA Region

Mai, 2024
Northern Africa
Middle Africa
Eastern Africa
The session explored key land-related challenges and opportunities in the MENA region, emphasizing the links between land management, urban stability, and sustainability. It began with insights from the MENA Land Flagship Report, which highlighted the importance of women's rights to housing, land, and property as a cornerstone for equitable development. The discussion then moved to the role of vibrant cities as pillars of stability and prosperity, focusing on how effective land management contributes to sustainable urban growth.

LAC: Community Participation for Sustainable Land Governance – Experiences with Indigenous Peoples

Mai, 2024
Colombia
Guatemala
Peru
The Regional Operational Workshop in Latin America and the Caribbean highlighted the significance of community participation in sustainable land governance, with a particular focus on the involvement of indigenous peoples. The final thematic session showcased diverse experiences aimed at enhancing community land management. Presentations included best practices and lessons from the Regional Learning Cycle, illustrating effective strategies for engaging communities.