Water for life and food: Synergies between SDGs 2 and 6 and human rights
December, 2022
Global
This chapter focuses on the multiple facets and meanings of water and how it is a contested resource. It also explores linkages between SDG 6 (Clean water and sanitation) and SDG 2 (Zero hunger). Water is essential for all life and integral to the functioning of food systems; similarly, changes in our food systems are essential to achieve SDG 6. And improvements in both are needed to reduce inequities in resources and achievements. As an example, land, food and water rights often go hand in hand, and are marked by gender, caste, racial and other exclusions.
Technological advances in prospecting sites for pumped hydro energy storage
December, 2022
Global
This chapter provides a survey of pumped hydroelectric energy storage (PHES) in terms of the factors considered in the site selection process: geographic, social, economic, and environmental. Due to the number and complexity of factors considered for this purpose, a multicriteria decision-making model is often used during the selection process. From our study, it is observed that the implementation of a PHES project may come with several environmental concerns, that is land and water requirements, impacts on the fishery industry, aquatic habitat, cultural, historical as well as natural.
What do we know about the future of rice in relation to food system transformation?
December, 2022
France
Food, land, and water systems face daunting challenges in the future, and the body of research exploring these challenges is growing rapidly. This note is part of a series developed by the CGIAR Foresight Initiative to summarize what we know today about the future of various aspects of food systems. The goal of these notes is to serve as a quick reference, point to further information, and help guide future research and decisions.
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Innovation packages and scaling readiness workshop for smallholder famers mechanization starter pack, Zimbabwe: An activity report
December, 2022
Zimbabwe
The smallholder mechanization starter pack is an innovation pioneered and developed by CIMMYT’s mechanization team in Zimbabwe. This tool was born out of necessity to alleviate farm power shortage faced by smallholder farmers and farming communities, offering a low-cost mechanization option centered on two-wheel tractor and small engine driven machinery pack. The pack is meticulously tailored to enhance land and labour productivity, improve timeliness of agricultural operations, reduce production cost, and eliminate human drudgery.
EAP/SAR: Transforming Economies: Effective Land and Property Valuation Amid Rapid Urbanization
May, 2024
Indonesia
China
Philippines
Republic of Korea
Bhutan
Vietnam
Laos
Tonga
The joint East Asia Pacific (EAP) and South Asia (SAR) Regional Workshop explored the complexities of effective land and property valuation amid rapid urbanization, under the overarching theme “Breaking Barriers: Access to Land and Poverty Reduction and Climate Resilience.” The session emphasized how accurate valuation of land and property can drive sustainable urban development and economic growth in rapidly transforming economies.
Integrating Land Tenure Into Sustainable Land Management: National Multistakeholder Consultations
May, 2024
Madagascar
Colombia
Kenya
Africa
The session highlighted the importance of integrating land tenure into sustainable land management as a means to achieve effective land restoration and land degradation neutrality (LDN). Participants emphasized that secure land tenure is fundamental to encouraging land users to invest in sustainable practices, as it provides them with the assurance of benefiting from the returns on their efforts.
Leveraging Property Taxation to Strengthen Land Management and Sustainability
May, 2024
The session explored the transformative potential of property tax reform as a tool to enhance urban resilience to climate change and improve land management. Historically, debates on property taxation have been disconnected from land governance and urban climate strategies, representing a missed opportunity to address these challenges synergistically. Drawing on recent experiences supported by the Local Government Revenue Initiative (LoGRI), the session presented strategies that integrate property tax reform with urban resilience and sustainable land management.
Opening Plenary: The Nexus between Land and Climate Action
May, 2024
Colombia
Solomon Islands
The Opening Session of the 2024 World Bank Land Conference explored the crucial link between land tenure, governance, and climate action. A keynote and multistakeholder panel underscored how effective land management supports climate change adaptation and mitigation efforts, highlighting its role in facilitating climate finance and promoting sustainable land practices. Discussions pointed to financial innovation, digital advancements, and global cooperation as key drivers enabling progress in managing the climate crisis.
AFR: The Future of Land Administration: Addressing Challenges through Strategic Investments (EN-FR)
May, 2024
Africa
The high-level Ministerial panel convened to discuss the future of land administration in Africa, focusing on how strategic investments can address the region's challenges, particularly those related to climate change and urbanization. Ministers of Land from across Sub-Saharan Africa engaged in an in-depth dialogue, examining the complexities of land management in the face of global and regional pressures. The session sought to explore the roles of the World Bank, development partners, civil society, and governments in fostering collaborative efforts for effective land administration.
Women’s Land Rights as a Foundation for Sustainable Climate Action
May, 2024
The session underscored the critical role of women’s land rights (WLR) in achieving sustainable climate action, highlighting how secure rights to land, property, and natural resources for women underpin the objectives of the three Rio Conventions. The discussion emphasized the interconnectedness between WLR, effective climate action, land restoration, and biodiversity conservation, advocating for the stronger implementation of gender-equal land tenure rights.