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Traditional and Khoi-San Leadership Act that ‘recreates the Bantustans’ heads to ConCourt
20 February 2023
In South Africa rural citizens argue that by signing the Traditional and Khoi-San Leadership Act, the President made the abusive actions of traditional leaders legal. However they have no issue with the fact that, at last, the law recognises Khoi and San leaders and communities.
Land should be acquired at market value: SC
19 February 2023
Supreme Court observed urgent need for legislation to resolve land acquisition disputes for public projects.
Forest land being advertised for sale online, says group
19 February 2023
An independent forest monitoring watchdog has expressed shock that forest reserve land is being openly advertised for sale online every week.
Proposals for the protection and effective use of pasture lands presented
17 February 2023
It is proposed in Uzbekistan to develop a draft law “On pastures” in a new edition and the procedure for granting pasture land plots for rent.
Indigenous Community Banned From Farming Over Unclear Zoning in Areng Valley
17 February 2023
A hazy Cambodian government land zoning and titling initiative known as Sub-Decree 30 has made life problemativ for indigenous community
Land Portal Foundation Receives €1.6 Million Grant from European Union
16 February 2023
17 February 2023 — The Land Portal Foundation has been selected by the European Union (EU) for a €1.6 million grant, a decision that underscores the organization’s vital role in the land governance sector. The funds will accelerate the Land Portal’s work to bring the land governance and open data communities together, fueled by its foundational belief that access to information is crucial for achieving good land governance.
Liberia: The farmer defending his land against a palm plantation
15 February 2023
In the last 13 years, a 47-year-old Liberian farmer has been embroiled in a battle with the company over his farmland. It has placed him behind bars three times. However, he still owns the land.
Thai farmers near Mekong lose land as riverbanks collapse
13 February 2023
Questions mount over the Xayaburi Dam’s changes to water and sediment flows as the river swallows farmers’ land.
G20 India: ‘Arrest Land Degradation, Restore Ecosystem’, discussed at 1st Working Group Meeting focused on environment
13 February 2023
‘Arrest Land Degradation, Restore Ecosystem’, was one of the major discussions at the First G20 Environment and Climate Sustainability Working Group Meeting (ECSWG), held in Bengaluru.
How Illegal Mining Caused a Humanitarian Crisis in the Amazon
07 February 2023
The onslaught of illegal miners into Indigenous territory in the Brazilian Amazon has destroyed forest, polluted rivers, and brought disease and malnutrition to the Yanomami people. Now, the new Brazilian government is confronting a health crisis and moving to evict the miners.
Call for proposals: Supporting uses of GDB data to advance the knowledge on data for public good
07 February 2023
This call for proposals is aimed to develop and support innovative research and/or data use activities that focus on improving governance, inclusiveness, and the impact of data for development in the Global South based on the work done by, and the data collected by, the Global Data Barometer.