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World Bank Land Conference
World Bank Land Conference

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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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Securing Women’s Land Rights for a More Livable Planet

мая, 2024
Colombia
Senegal
Tanzania
Philippines
The session examined the intersection between women’s land rights and climate change, focusing on how secure land tenure for women contributes to a more sustainable and resilient planet. A framing presentation provided by Ruth Meinzen-Dick from IFPRI set the stage by highlighting the latest research on the impacts of climate change on women’s land rights, outlining both the challenges faced and the potential opportunities.

Ensuring that the Greening Economy is Just for the Land Holders

мая, 2024
Argentina
Kenya
The session focused on ensuring that the transition to a greener economy is fair and equitable for landholders, particularly Indigenous Peoples (IPs) and other marginalized communities. The discussion centered on the growing demand for land driven by the expansion of renewable energy and the extraction of transition minerals, highlighting the risks these pressures pose to traditional land rights and livelihoods.

MNA: Operational Experience Sharing

мая, 2024
Egypt
Djibouti
Lebanon
The session brought together diverse operational experiences from the MNA region, focusing on urban and land management challenges and advancements. Key presentations included Egypt’s strategies for urban and land management, highlighting the country’s approach to navigating complex urban environments. Djibouti shared its progress in building a comprehensive land administration system, particularly addressing the challenges of informal settlements in urban areas.

Securing Forest Tenure - Strengthening Multi-Stakeholder Action

мая, 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

мая, 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.