Jasmine
Joseph
Jasmine Josephis a Senior Associate at Landstack.
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Indigenous Peoples' and Local Communities' Tenure Rights, Livelihoods, and Conservation
Mayo, 2024
Vietnam
Nicaragua
Guatemala
Asia
The session explored the intersection of Indigenous Peoples' and Local Communities' tenure rights, livelihoods, and conservation, emphasizing the importance of rights-based approaches (RBAs) in achieving sustainable development and conservation outcomes. The discussion began with a global review by CIFOR-ICRAF on the implementation of RBAs in development and climate action projects, identifying critical success factors and challenges, alongside a set of recommendations for improving project design and execution.
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Brownfields to Green Energy: How Land Repurposing Supports Climate Action
Mayo, 2024
Bosnia and Herzegovina
India
Poland
The session examined the repurposing of brownfields as a strategic solution to support the global shift from coal to renewable energy, highlighting its importance in addressing land scarcity for sustainable development. The discussion emphasized the need for large land areas as the world transitions to renewable energy, contrasting this with the lower land requirements of traditional fossil fuels.
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Inclusive and Transparent Land Governance Practices for Land Administration Institutions
Mayo, 2024
Africa
The session focused on the critical role of inclusive and transparent land governance in fostering climate resilience, particularly in the context of Africa’s ongoing struggles with the impacts of climate change. Recognizing land as a foundational element for economic, environmental, and social stability, the discussion centered on the need for people-centered land governance and secure tenure to support community adaptation to climate challenges.
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Invest in Land or Invest in People? Transforming Investment Models for Agrifood Systems Transitions
Mayo, 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.
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The Role of Gender Transformative Approaches (GTAS) for Securing Tenure Rights for Sustainability
Mayo, 2024
Africa
Asia
Latin America and the Caribbean
The session focused on the application of Gender Transformative Approaches (GTAs) in securing tenure rights to promote sustainability, emphasizing the intersection of gender, land rights, and sustainable development. The session began with a keynote by Dr. Anne Larson, highlighting the importance of GTAs in land and resource tenure, laying the groundwork for understanding how gender-sensitive strategies can lead to more equitable and sustainable outcomes.
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Revolutionizing Land Administration: Cadaster-First vs Fit-for-Purpose and Property Tax-First
Mayo, 2024
The session examined two distinct methodologies in land administration—Fit-for-Purpose and Property Tax-first approaches—as potential solutions to the challenges of building effective national land cadasters in rapidly urbanizing areas. A diverse panel of experts and practitioners shared insights from real-world applications of each approach, highlighting successes and challenges. The Fit-for-Purpose model was presented as a flexible and cost-effective method, emphasizing efficiency and adaptability in the face of limited resources and evolving urban landscapes.
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Community Stewardship: Adding a Community Angle to PES Markets
Mayo, 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.
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Protecting Tenure Rights: Lessons from Land, Forest, and Fisheries
Mayo, 2024
The session centered on safeguarding tenure rights across land, forests, and fisheries, emphasizing their importance in ensuring equitable access to resources amid climate change. The discussion was anchored by an analysis of the Voluntary Guidelines on Land, Forests, and Fisheries Tenure, illustrating how a tenure-based approach can enhance resource access and resilience for vulnerable communities.
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Advancing Land-Based Investment Governance: Scaling Up Multi-Actor and Multi-Prong Engagement
Mayo, 2024
The session focused on advancing responsible land-based investment (RLBI) governance through a comprehensive, multi-actor, and multi-pronged approach. Discussions centered on the ALIGN Technical Support Facility’s efforts to foster effective governance frameworks, emphasizing the importance of political economy considerations in navigating complex land governance contexts. Emerging pressures, such as climate change and the need for a just transition, were highlighted as key factors influencing land-based investment decisions.