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Future proofing the Tana Basin
Date: May 22th 2016
Source: International Water Management Institute
Smart planning can ensure a sustainable future for Kenya’s longest river
2016 World Day to Combat Desertification
Protect Earth. Restore Land. Engage People
Land tenure and livelihoods: What’s the connection?
By: Barbara Fraser
Date: May 16th 2016
Source: Forests News
New study finds that securing land rights doesn't always guarantee better livelihoods for communities in Peru, Indonesia and Uganda.
Land officials revoke rights for island plot
Date: May 12th 2016
Source: Bangkok Post
Phuket land officials yesterday decided to revoke land rights documents for a section of land on Naka Noi Island in the resort province.
Watcharin Jettanawanit, a provincial land official, yesterday said an investigation panel resolved to rescind the Nor Sor 3 Kor land rights documents for 24 rai of land on the island owned by Phu Khao Hok Look Co Ltd, or Six Mountains.
Top palm oil producer sues green group over deforestation allegations
By: Adam Vaughan
Date: May 9th 2016
Source: The Guardian
Malaysian palm giant, IOI, lost business after it was suspended from the Roundtable for Sustainable Palm Oil’s certification scheme over deforestation allegations in Indonesia
Eyebrows raised over arrest warrant for missing land-rights campaigner
By: Pratch Rujivanarom
Date: May 7th 2016
Source: The Nation
A WARRANT was issued this week for the arrest of a missing activist for allegedly hunting in a national park, but his wife insists that her husband did not engage in such activity.
Water-poor Saudi Arabia moves farming venture to drought-stricken California
By: Matt Weiser
Date: May 6th 2016
Source: The Guardian
Almarai, the largest dairy business in Saudi Arabia, has purchased land in California to grow alfalfa for its cattle – and it’s rubbing some people the wrong way