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  1. Library Resource
    Institutional & promotional materials
    Journal Articles & Books
    Policy Papers & Briefs
    February, 2021
    Kenya

    With the promulgation of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010 (CoK 2010), land was classified into public, private and community lands, occasioning the need for clear guidelines on acquisition of public land acquisition within the community land while appreciating the provision of the Community Land Act, 2016.

  2. Library Resource
    Institutional & promotional materials
    Policy Papers & Briefs
    September, 2000
    Kenya

    The recently released report of the Presidential Commission of Inquiry into the Land Law System of Kenya has sparked varying reactions from Kenyans of all walks of life. While some complain that the Commission did not complete its task per all its terms of reference, the land gurus are thrilled by the fact that the report makes many far reaching recommendations on the principles of formulating a National Land Policy Framework and the Constitutional Framework for Land Administration and Management.

  3. Library Resource
    UNCCD Ficha informativa: Introducción a la Convención de las Naciones Unidas de Lucha contra la Desertificación cover image
    Policy Papers & Briefs
    Institutional & promotional materials
    January, 2009
    Global

    La Convención ofrece nuevas esperanzas para luchar contra la desertificación


    En las últimas décadas el problema de la degradación de tierras en las regiones de zonas secas ha seguido empeorando. La Convención promueve un nuevo método para gestionar los ecosistemas de tierras secas y administrar las aportaciones de ayuda al desarrollo.

  4. Library Resource
    UNNCD Fiche d’information: Introduction à la Convention des Nations Unies sur la lutte contre la désertification cover image
    Policy Papers & Briefs
    Institutional & promotional materials
    January, 2009
    Global

    La Convention offre de nouveaux espoirs dans la lutte contre la désertification


    Le problème de la dégradation des terres dans les régions arides n'a cessé de s'aggraver au cours des vingt dernières années décennies. La Convention propose une manière entièrement nouvelle de gérer les écosystèmes arides et -ce qui n'est pas moins important- les flux d'aide au développement.

  5. Library Resource
    UNCCD Factsheet: An introduction to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification cover image
    Policy Papers & Briefs
    Institutional & promotional materials
    January, 2009
    Global

    The Convention offers new hope in the struggle against desertification Over the past decades, the problem of land degradation in dryland regions has continued to worsen. The Convention promotes a fresh new approach to managing dryland ecosystems and - just as important - to managing development aid flows.

  6. Library Resource
    The 10-year strategic plan and framework to enhance the implementation of the Convention (2008–2018)  cover image
    Policy Papers & Briefs
    Institutional & promotional materials
    January, 2009
    Global

    THE VISION to forge a global partnership to reverse and prevent desertification/land degradation and to mitigate the effects of drought in affected areas in order to support poverty reduction and environmental sustainability


  7. Library Resource
    Global Indicator Proposals for the Sustainable Development Goals and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development cover image

    A Contribution by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)

    Policy Papers & Briefs
    Institutional & promotional materials
    September, 2015
    Global

    This document presents a proposal of indicators that could be considered for FAO to monitor progress towards a subset of Goals for which the 2030 Agenda on Sustainable Development Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) define targets aimed towards various outcomes, as well as additional targets addressing related Means of Implementation. The proposals comprise both established and potential indicators in areas where FAO has unique expertise and abundant experience as the leading UN specialized body committed to food security and sustainable development.

  8. Library Resource
    Policy Papers & Briefs
    Institutional & promotional materials
    December, 2016
    Democratic Republic of the Congo

    Promoting a peaceful and lasting resolution to land conflicts in a protracted crisis context through a fair and environmentally sensitive approach.


  9. Library Resource
    FAO in emergencies: conflicts cover image
    Policy Papers & Briefs
    Institutional & promotional materials
    March, 2013
    Global

    Conflict is a major cause and, in some cases, result of humanitarian crises. Conflict frequently overlaps with underlying social inequalities, poverty and high levels of vulnerability. Conflicts are direct threats to food security as they cause massive loss of life and therefore loss of workforce (which is particularly important as agriculture tends to rely heavily on human labour), loss of vital livestock, and loss of land.


  10. Library Resource
    Policy Papers & Briefs
    Institutional & promotional materials
    February, 2016
    Myanmar

    The poster presents an overview of land, livelihoods and customary practices in Myan Latt Village, Magwe Divsion, Myanmar. This poster is one of a five village case studies produced by partner organizations during field-based training on how to document customary tenure systems, supported by MRLG.

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