The Dhaka Declaration on mainstreaming land rights of the rural poor recommends the operationalization of a human rights-based approach to climate justice
FORESTS NEWS For many Indigenous communities, land titles aren’t the same as tenure security
The pressure to capitalise on nature
Tenure security for all: the case for local and global action to advance implementation of the VGGT
This event will bring together a wide range of CFS actors to present the case for more coordinated global action to advance tenure security. It will present proposals for a multistakeholder global campaign and draft Framework for Action. It will show how a focus on human rights compliance in land governance through systematic monitoring and policy dialogue can promote VGGT implementation and increase accountability.
Securing tenure : Enhancing Disaster Management and Adaptation
Climate-change induced disasters and communities’ responses to protect themselves and design solutions have become a top priority on the climate agenda. At the center of mitigation and adaptation discussions have been urban populations, particularly in informal settlements. At the same time, the rural poor with limited or no secure access to land tend to be overlooked.
The role of African traditional authorities in land-based investment governance
By examining the landscapes of multiple African countries, we will unearth the myriad experiences of traditional leaders, emphasizing the variances in their legislative authority and the weight of their word. By drawing upon actual case studies, the discourse will underscore potential friction areas between traditional leaders, governmental entities, and local populace, especially when the spotlight turns to the management of land based investments within ancestral domains.
Climate disasters, migration and land rights documentation in Bangladesh
In the leadup to upcoming international climate talks, farmers in the coastal regions of Bangladesh are emphasizing the importance of robust and well-documented land rights in the face of the multiple climate change disasters that have adversely impacted their lives and livelihoods. Spearheaded by the Association for Land Reform (ALRD) in Bangladesh, and the Asian NGO Coalition for Agrarian Reform and Rural Development (ANGOC), with the support of the Land Portal Foundation and the Global Forum on Agricultural Research and Innovation (GFAR), a social media and information campaign has been underway to amplify their voices on the issue. This time around, we have taken collective action to ensure that climate policy discourse will not neglect the crucial role land rights play in building climate resilience of one of the most vulnerable populations. You can learn more, and contribute, by using hashtags #IfOnlyTheEarthCouldSpeak #landmatters #land4climate #COP28 and by following us on Twitter.
Webinar: 'Human rights in the forest: How REDD+ projects strengthen human rights in partnership with Indigenous Peoples and local communities'
Click here to register for this free Innovation Forum webinar on 18th October at 2-3pm BST: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/2916963327997/WN_cWO5l62tQQeIbuTWaktnxQ