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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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Achieving Accountability in Land Governance Towards a Just Transition

May, 2024
Kenya
Brazil
Sierra Leone
India
The session focused on promoting transparent and accountable land governance as a crucial aspect of ensuring a just transition in climate action, drawing on diverse case studies from Kenya, Brazil, and Sierra Leone. Central themes included the intersection of anti-corruption efforts, human rights, and land governance. A detailed examination of Brazil highlighted strategies for combating corruption linked to land use and deforestation, emphasizing the importance of collaboration between land governance and anti-corruption stakeholders.

Rights from the Start: Why Community Land Tenure Matters to Mitigation Outcomes

May, 2024
The event highlighted the critical role of community land tenure in achieving effective climate mitigation. Through an initial presentation, the link between secure land rights and successful climate action was established, emphasizing how tenure rights can act as a catalyst for community-driven carbon and mitigation initiatives. A roundtable discussion followed, engaging a diverse panel of experts from various global institutions.

Open and Inclusive Land Governance Data for Climate Action and Accountability

May, 2024
The session explored the crucial role of open and inclusive land governance data in advancing climate action and ensuring accountability within the framework of the Global Land Agenda. Experts from diverse international organizations emphasized the significance of comprehensive and accessible land data for informed decision-making in the context of the climate crisis.

Rapid Transitions vs Just Transformations: Negotiating Trade-offs Between Climate and Land Actions

May, 2024
The session focused on the tensions between rapid land transitions required for global climate commitments and the need for equitable, just land administration, particularly in the context of the Paris Agreement. The discussion highlighted the complexities of managing large-scale land shifts, recognizing that such transitions often generate negative consequences for vulnerable populations, especially those without formal land rights or facing intersecting social marginalizations.

Securing Tenure in Crises

May, 2024
Mozambique
South Sudan
The session examined the complexities surrounding housing, land, and property (HLP) rights in crisis contexts, emphasizing the significance of secure tenure throughout the stages of humanitarian response—from prevention to recovery. Aimed at engaging diverse stakeholders, the session addressed the challenges faced by humanitarian agencies in ensuring access to HLP rights during and after crises. Discussions were structured around four key themes. The first breakout group explored climate-induced displacement, highlighting the impact of environmental changes on access to HLP rights.