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World Bank Land Conference
World Bank Land Conference

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 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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Exploring Tenure Responsive Land Use Planning as a Tool for Climate Resilience

Maio, 2024
The session examined the role of tenure-responsive land use planning (LUP) as a critical tool for enhancing climate resilience, using a roundtable format to facilitate diverse perspectives from various stakeholders and countries. The discussion opened with an overview of the connections between cross-border LUP and climate resilience, emphasizing the need for coordinated planning to address the transboundary nature of climate challenges. A key focus was on public participation, exploring how to make local involvement substantive rather than symbolic.

Scaling Up Climate Finance for Community Rights and Gender Equality

Maio, 2024
Africa
Asia
Latin America and the Caribbean
The session explored the intersection of climate finance, community rights, and gender equality, addressing the current state and future potential of financial mechanisms supporting Indigenous, Afro-descendant, and local communities, particularly women’s groups. A comprehensive overview of the global climate finance landscape set the stage for a roundtable discussion, where experts delved into pressing issues regarding tenure rights and equitable access to climate funding.

Achieving Accountability in Land Governance Towards a Just Transition

Maio, 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

Maio, 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

Maio, 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.