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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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Resources

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Earth Observation Based Solutions to Leverage Development Assistance for Urban Planning and Development

мая, 2024
The session focused on exploring Earth Observation (EO)-based solutions to enhance urban planning and development through innovative approaches and tools. The discussion began with an overview of the Global Development Assistance (GDA) Urban Initiative, highlighting its accomplishments in leveraging EO for urban growth. Key topics included the application of novel EO techniques to identify urban heat islands, facilitating more effective planning of green infrastructure in cities.

Invest in Land or Invest in People? Transforming Investment Models for Agrifood Systems Transitions

мая, 2024
Vietnam
Laos
Africa
Asia
The session explored innovative investment models aimed at transforming agrifood systems by prioritizing both land and people, with a focus on sustainable and equitable practices. Highlighting two key projects—Transformative Land Investments (TLI) and Mekong Region Land Governance (MRLG)—the discussion showcased their efforts to drive global change by integrating responsible investment with agendas around land tenure, climate resilience, and sustainable food systems.

Community Stewardship: Adding a Community Angle to PES Markets

мая, 2024
India
Kenya
The session examined the dynamics of Payments for Ecosystem Services (PES) markets, with a focus on integrating community perspectives into the voluntary carbon market (VCM), particularly in the context of REDD+ initiatives. Recent years have seen a surge in PES, driven by net-zero goals and market opportunities, but concerns have emerged over carbon colonialism, as millions of hectares in the Global South, often inhabited by Indigenous Peoples and local communities, become targets for carbon sequestration due to low costs and insecure tenure.

Strengthening Land Tenure and Community-Driven Conservation

мая, 2024
Brazil
The session focused on the relationship between land tenure security and community-driven conservation as vital elements in the fight against climate change. The initial presentation reviewed the state of evidence on nature-based interventions, emphasizing their role in climate resilience and mitigation. A key topic was the significance of secure local and Indigenous land tenure for sustainable environmental management, underlining how community control over resources fosters long-term conservation.

Carbon Markets and Climate Justice: How Carbon Trading Frameworks Can Protect Community Land Rights

мая, 2024
Sierra Leone
Kenya
Zimbabwe
Guinea
The roundtable session on carbon markets and climate justice addressed how carbon trading frameworks can be designed to protect community land rights, especially as countries in Africa and Asia establish legal frameworks in line with Article 6 of the Paris Agreement. The discussions highlighted the crucial role of tenure security in achieving effective conservation, recognizing that rural communities are key to successful conservation outcomes.