Opinion: South Africa's Land 'Expropriation Bill' in an era of rapid urbanization
Land investments, accountability and the law: Lessons from West Africa
Lorenzo Cotula, Giedre Jokubauskaite
The recent wave of land deals for agribusiness investments has highlighted the widespread demand for greater accountability in the governance of land and investment. Legal frameworks influence opportunities for accountability, and recourse to law has featured prominently in grassroots responses to the land deals.
Land Matters for Children: A Photo Essay
June 1st marks International Children’s Day, a global celebration of children and an opportunity to bring special attention to how secure land tenure positively affects children. Evidence from a number of countries suggests that when women have secure rights to land and other assets their children and their communities also benefit. For example, in countries where women have wea
Opportunity: Internship on Land Rights at Oxfam-Novib Academy
The Oxfam Novib Academy is looking for a student passionate about creating social change through worldwide campaigns. Ideally, the student should have knowledge on land rights and / or mobilisation strategies. The internship will last 4-6 months for at least 3 days a week. Start Date: 5th of September
Support to Land Rights Now: A Global Call to Action on Indigenous and community land rights
Co-composting: New take on traditional technology for better soils and sanitation
By: Marianne Gadeberg
Date: May 25, 2016
Source: IWMI
About 1.3 billion tons – that’s how much solid waste is generated in cities globally each year. By 2025, the number is expected to have almost doubled, reaching an estimated 2.2 billion tons. A lot of this waste is never collected and even less is treated and reused.
Cambodia: New teams to settle land disputes announced
Authors: Niem Chheng and Jack Davies
Date: June 6th, 2016
Source: The Phnom Penh Post
Newly appointed Minister of Land Management Chea Sophara last week established a working group comprising 27 four-man teams tasked with hastening the resolution of land disputes.
Palm oil juggernaut swats away industry reform efforts
Authors: John F. McCarthy and Rob Cramb
Date: June 6th, 2016
Source: Southeast Asia Globe
Tribals hold rally for murdered leader, demand land rights
Date: June 4th, 2016
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/tribals-hold-rally-for-murdered-leader-demand-land-rights/article8688349.eceSource: The Hindu
A meeting was organised by the All-India Kisan Mazdoor Sabha (AIKMS) at Kumarabandha of Dharakote block in Ganjam district of Odisha on Friday in memory of tribal leader Adangu Gomango, who was murdered at the same village early morning on May 23.
Brazilian Indians protest plan to “undo” land rights progress
Date: June 2nd, 2016
Source: Survival International
Brazilian Indians are protesting against the country’s political elite’s threats to break up their lands and limit their rights.
As the impeachment of President Dilma Rousseff moves forward, interim President Michel Temer and his newly appointed ministers are attempting to put a stop to the protection of indigenous lands.
Struggle against mining violations leaves activists exposed
Authors: Sutharee Wannasiri & Kingsley Abbott
Date: June 5th, 2016
Source: Bangkok Post
Late in the evening of May 15, 2014, more than 100 men, most of them armed and wearing black masks, stormed a small village in Loei province and assaulted more than a dozen men and women who opposed a local copper and gold mine.