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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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The Role of Gender Transformative Approaches (GTAS) for Securing Tenure Rights for Sustainability

mei, 2024
Africa
Asia
Latin America and the Caribbean
The session focused on the application of Gender Transformative Approaches (GTAs) in securing tenure rights to promote sustainability, emphasizing the intersection of gender, land rights, and sustainable development. The session began with a keynote by Dr. Anne Larson, highlighting the importance of GTAs in land and resource tenure, laying the groundwork for understanding how gender-sensitive strategies can lead to more equitable and sustainable outcomes.

Advancing Land-Based Investment Governance: Scaling Up Multi-Actor and Multi-Prong Engagement

mei, 2024
The session focused on advancing responsible land-based investment (RLBI) governance through a comprehensive, multi-actor, and multi-pronged approach. Discussions centered on the ALIGN Technical Support Facility’s efforts to foster effective governance frameworks, emphasizing the importance of political economy considerations in navigating complex land governance contexts. Emerging pressures, such as climate change and the need for a just transition, were highlighted as key factors influencing land-based investment decisions.

Revolutionizing Land Administration: Cadaster-First vs Fit-for-Purpose and Property Tax-First

mei, 2024
The session examined two distinct methodologies in land administration—Fit-for-Purpose and Property Tax-first approaches—as potential solutions to the challenges of building effective national land cadasters in rapidly urbanizing areas. A diverse panel of experts and practitioners shared insights from real-world applications of each approach, highlighting successes and challenges. The Fit-for-Purpose model was presented as a flexible and cost-effective method, emphasizing efficiency and adaptability in the face of limited resources and evolving urban landscapes.

Protecting Tenure Rights: Lessons from Land, Forest, and Fisheries

mei, 2024
The session centered on safeguarding tenure rights across land, forests, and fisheries, emphasizing their importance in ensuring equitable access to resources amid climate change. The discussion was anchored by an analysis of the Voluntary Guidelines on Land, Forests, and Fisheries Tenure, illustrating how a tenure-based approach can enhance resource access and resilience for vulnerable communities.

Inclusive and Transparent Land Governance Practices for Land Administration Institutions

mei, 2024
Africa
The session focused on the critical role of inclusive and transparent land governance in fostering climate resilience, particularly in the context of Africa’s ongoing struggles with the impacts of climate change. Recognizing land as a foundational element for economic, environmental, and social stability, the discussion centered on the need for people-centered land governance and secure tenure to support community adaptation to climate challenges.