Nesta edição especial da IGTNews, cobriremos temas relacionados às eleições que se aproximam. Este artigo terá como assunto uma breve análise realizada por meio da perspectiva da governança de terras sobre as Diretrizes Para o Programa de Reconstrução do Brasil Lula 2023-2026 [1] – documento ainda em versão para discussão que representa as principais linhas programáticas da chapa Lula-Alckmin para as eleições presidenciais de 2022.

Land and politics is intertwined and it is extremely onerous to separate the two from each other. Politics is very much integral to land in terms of not only who owns or controls it, and who appropriates resources over land. Land is also an asset or a natural resource that has been incessantly used by the state on the pretext of development, protecting the masses, using it for public purpose, preventing its misuse or protecting the rule of law.

The celebration of National Panchayati Raj Day marks a redefining moment in the Constitutional history of India to invigorate and strengthen grassroot democracy in the country, through the institution of Panchayati Raj (73rd Amendment) Act, 1992. This day is also remarkable as on 24th April 2020, the Government of India launched a central sector scheme, Survey of villages and mapping with improvised technology in village areas (SVAMITVA). Through implementation of this scheme, GoI aims at formalization of land tenure in the abadi (inhabited) area.

Quantos povos e deuses têm sido assassinados em nome de uma falsa identidade nacional, produzida e reproduzida na base da violência, do assassinato, do estupro e da mais intensiva extração e expropriação de tudo?

Quantos povos e deuses têm sido assassinados?

Overcoming Land Disputes by Fostering Relationships in Communities: Experiences from Zambia’s Systematic Land Titling Program

Written by Dimuna Phiri and Kamiji Malasha

Unresolved disputes and disorder, can be addressed through the judicial system. However, the process is expensive, slow, unscalable, and does not focus on reconciling individuals, families and communities. Through the lens of beneficiaries, this article reveals the importance of alternative dispute resolution in land reforms, particularly adjudication committees.

Lucas Yamat and Pablo Manzano

The future of Ngorongoro has been the subject of hot debate among various stakeholders following a proposal by the government of Tanzania to relocate pastoralists from the district in order to conserve this important World Heritage site.

The proposal is based on claims that wildlife in the reserve faces extinction due to a sharp increase in human and livestock populations. Discussions about the proposal have caused concern among the residents of Ngorongoro who fear that they face eviction.

Para que as intervenções de governança da terra sejam equitativas e sustentáveis, o papel da mulher deve ser ativamente trazido para o primeiro plano. Mas, como se faz isso? E, como você mede isso? Estas são questões colocadas dentro do programa  LAND-at-scale. 

The 15th session of the Conference of Parties (COP15) to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), is taking place in Abidjan Côte d’Ivoire, from 9 to 20 May 2022. The theme: “Land, Life. Legacy: From scarcity to prosperity.” “We are faced with a crucial choice,” Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed told participants: “We can either reap the benefits of land restoration now or continue on the disastrous path that has led us to the triple planetary crisis of climate, biodiversity and pollution”