Após a "corrida pela terra" em 2007/08, pesquisadores(as) e a sociedade civil investigaram a velocidade e a escala deste fenômeno ou destacaram estudos de casos isolados. 15 anos depois, as comunidades que perderam suas casas na corrida pela terra continuam lutando por seus direitos e obtêm apoio…
Após a "corrida pela terra" em 2007/08, pesquisadores(as) e a sociedade civil investigaram a velocidade e a escala deste fenômeno ou destacaram estudos de casos isolados. 15 anos depois, as comunidades que perderam suas casas na corrida pela terra continuam lutando por seus direitos e obtêm apoio…
Após a "corrida pela terra" em 2007/08, pesquisadores(as) e a sociedade civil investigaram a velocidade e a escala deste fenômeno ou destacaram estudos de casos isolados. 15 anos depois, as comunidades que perderam suas casas na corrida pela terra continuam lutando por seus direitos e obtêm apoio…
Após a "corrida pela terra" em 2007/08, pesquisadores(as) e a sociedade civil investigaram a velocidade e a escala deste fenômeno ou destacaram estudos de casos isolados. 15 anos depois, as comunidades que perderam suas casas na corrida pela terra continuam lutando por seus direitos e obtêm apoio…
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The third session of the Forum explored the nature of FPIC (Free, Prior and Informed Consent) and how it fits into the Mekong landscape, using case studies from a Vietnamese coffee project, and a company seeking land for eucalyptus plantations in Lao PDR.
Presentation 1
Free, Prior and informed…
The second day of the Forum built upon discussions around customary land tenure in the Mekong region, but with a focus upon private sector investment practices, particularly concerning agriculture and the potential impact on smallholder farmers, the rural poor, and the environment.
Responsible…
In some closing words to the Forum, Vicky Tauli-Corpuz (UN Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, United Nations) applauded the attention given to customary land tenure. For communities there has always been a struggle for their practices to be acknowledged, despite the fact that…
Summaries and selected replays from the 3rd Mekong Regional Land Forum are available below. Full replays of the plenary sessions will be posted shortly -- check back soon!
DAY 1
Session 1 (morning): Customary and Collective Forest Tenure in the Mekong Region
In a Nutshell:…
The first session of the 3rd Mekong Regional Land Forum looked to clarify an understanding of customary land tenure systems, and bring a focus upon communities living in and around forestland areas of the Mekong region. The session observed some of the policy developments that could lead to greater…
The task of opening a large event is never easy. Within a short space of time, you need to set out a clear agenda, freshening the perspective of the viewer, and then clear the decks for discussion to move forwards rather than retread old ground. Following some introductory greetings from Jean-…
The second session of the 3rd Mekong Regional Land Forum explored some of the regional and global trends in protecting local user rights in forests. In particular, it looked at some of the regional programs in social forestry and how these attempt to draw a balance between community needs and…