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Community Organizations World Bank Land Conference 2024
World Bank Land Conference 2024
World Bank Land Conference 2024

Location

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 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.

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.

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Securing Forest Tenure - Strengthening Multi-Stakeholder Action

May, 2024
Benin
Brazil
Colombia
The session emphasized the urgent need to secure forest tenure as a means of safeguarding both Indigenous Peoples' (IPs) and Local Communities' (LCs) rights and the global environment. With approximately 3.3 billion individuals living within close proximity to forests, the issue of formal land rights for IPs and LCs—who customarily manage around 50% of the world's land—has become critical. Despite their vital stewardship role, only 10% of these lands are formally recognized, often due to overlapping claims with state-designated conservation areas.

Sustainable Financing of Land Registration and Land Administration

May, 2024
Uganda
Tanzania
Ethiopia
The session explored sustainable financing mechanisms for land registration and land administration, emphasizing the integration of financing into the program cycle to enhance implementation. It commenced with an overview of the session's objectives, underscoring the significance of sustainable financing and introducing conceptual models and guidelines for incorporating self-financing strategies into land programs. The discussion highlighted experiences from various countries, illustrating diverse approaches to financing land registration.

Transforming Land Rights and Climate Justice Through Women-Led Social Contract

May, 2024
The session highlighted the intersection of climate justice and land rights, focusing on the transformative potential of a women-led social contract to address the unique challenges faced by marginalized communities, particularly women and girls. Climate change continues to exacerbate land insecurity, disproportionately affecting women, who are estimated to constitute 80% of those displaced by climate impacts.

Building an Open Land Information Infrastructure for Tenure Security and Climate Action in Africa

May, 2024
Africa
The session focused on the development of an open land information infrastructure in Africa, aiming to enhance tenure security and support climate action. Bringing together a diverse group of stakeholders—including civil society, government representatives, and academics—the roundtable explored the current state of land data in Africa, highlighting the legal and technical landscapes that shape access and transparency.

MNA: Taking Land Administration to the Next Level

May, 2024
Saudi Arabia
Kuwait
Bahrain
The session examined advancements in land administration across the MNA region, highlighting both technological innovation and regional collaboration. In Saudi Arabia, the discussion centered on how land management is integrated into municipal development, emphasizing its role in urban planning and infrastructure enhancement. Kuwait's presentation focused on the Arab Town Organization's contributions to regional land management, showcasing cooperative efforts to support sustainable development.