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University of Cape Town
The University of Cape Town is a public research university in Cape Town, South Africa. Established in 1829 as the South African College, it was granted full university status in 1918, making it the oldest university in South Africa and the oldest university in Sub-Saharan Africa in continuous operation.
University of Johannesburg
The University of Johannesburg is a public university located in Johannesburg, South Africa. The University of Johannesburg came into existence on 1 January 2005 as the result of a merger between the Rand Afrikaans University, the Technikon Witwatersrand and the Soweto and East Rand campuses of Vista University.
Governance of forests and its impact on the persistence and re-emergence of forest patches: An archetype approach
Studies in forestry have predominantly focused on the degradation of forests, with significant policy attention across the global and national levels. Despite reported increases in deforestation in tropical forests (Wimberly et al. 2022) , there is scattered evidence of forest resurgence around the world (Chazdon et al. 2020) . Yet, there are limited empirical studies to explain the governance factors influencing such forms of transition.
Where Technology Meets Land Rights: Utilizing Technologies to Support Land Governance
This webinar discussed the implications of technologies for land rights, including the potential benefits and drawbacks. The webinar considered whether technology and data sharing a viable and practical Indigenous communities to defend their land rights.
The Land Portal, FAO and UNCCD launch podcast and portfolio on the relationship between land tenure and land degradation
June 17th 2022- Today marks #DesertificationAndDroughtDay and to highlight the occasion, the Land Portal, FAO and the UNCCD have come together to launch two new products; a portfolio and podcast, delving into the important relationship between land tenure and Land Degradation Neutrality.
Episode 3- Where do we land up on land tenure and land degradation?
La serie de Diálogos sobre la Tierra 2022
En 2022 seguimos en medio de una pandemia única en el siglo, de fenómenos
meteorológicos cada vez más violentos relacionados con el cambio climático y de
tensiones de seguridad a nivel mundial debido a guerras y conflictos. Los pueblos
indígenas y las comunidades locales (PICL) se encuentran entre los más vulnerables y