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MNA: Land Matters in the MENA Region
May, 2024
Northern Africa
Middle Africa
Eastern Africa
The session explored key land-related challenges and opportunities in the MENA region, emphasizing the links between land management, urban stability, and sustainability. It began with insights from the MENA Land Flagship Report, which highlighted the importance of women's rights to housing, land, and property as a cornerstone for equitable development. The discussion then moved to the role of vibrant cities as pillars of stability and prosperity, focusing on how effective land management contributes to sustainable urban growth.
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ECA: Geospatial Data Systems for Sustainable Spatial Planning and Urban Development
May, 2024
Turkey
Serbia
The session explored the role of geospatial data systems in sustainable spatial planning and urban development within the ECA region. Türkiye presented its transition from 2D to 3D spatial data, emphasizing how advanced data systems are facilitating the country's green development goals. This shift has allowed for more detailed and precise urban planning, supporting environmentally sustainable initiatives.
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LAC: Land Valuation, Titling, and Rights: Trends, Innovations and ICT Applications
May, 2024
Ecuador
Chile
Jamaica
Latin America and the Caribbean
The Regional Operational Workshop in Latin America and the Caribbean explored recent developments in land valuation, titling, and the application of ICT within land administration. The event's second thematic session focused on innovative methodologies for land valuation, taxation, and land titling, highlighting regional experiences and trends. Discussions began with an examination of the role of cadastral systems in property taxation across the region, emphasizing their importance for accurate and equitable tax assessments.
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LAC: Community Participation for Sustainable Land Governance – Experiences with Indigenous Peoples
May, 2024
Colombia
Guatemala
Peru
The Regional Operational Workshop in Latin America and the Caribbean highlighted the significance of community participation in sustainable land governance, with a particular focus on the involvement of indigenous peoples. The final thematic session showcased diverse experiences aimed at enhancing community land management. Presentations included best practices and lessons from the Regional Learning Cycle, illustrating effective strategies for engaging communities.
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EAP/SAR: Opening Session/From Policy to Implementation: Innovations in Public Land Management for Green Growth
May, 2024
Nepal
India
Pakistan
Indonesia
Sri Lanka
Solomon Islands
Vanuatu
The joint East Asia Pacific (EAP) and South Asia (SAR) Regional Workshop served as a pioneering event focused on innovations in public land management to support green growth. The workshop, held under the theme “Breaking Barriers: Access to Land and Poverty Reduction and Climate Resilience,” aimed to explore regional and national efforts in leveraging land management for sustainable development.
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LAC: Improving Interoperability and Data Governance for Better Land Administration
May, 2024
Argentina
Paraguay
Guatemala
The Regional Operational Workshop in Latin America and the Caribbean focused on advancing land administration through improved interoperability and data governance. The event was structured around three thematic sessions that highlighted regional innovations and best practices. The first session addressed the enhancement of information systems, data governance, and policy strategies for more effective land management. Presentations included Argentina’s efforts in utilizing geospatial information for sustainable territorial management, emphasizing the integration of advanced data systems.
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Securing Forest Tenure - Strengthening Multi-Stakeholder Action
May, 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.
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MNA: Taking Land Administration to the Next Level
May, 2024
Saudi Arabia
Kuwait
Bahrain
The session examined advancements in land administration across the MNA region, highlighting both technological innovation and regional collaboration. In Saudi Arabia, the discussion centered on how land management is integrated into municipal development, emphasizing its role in urban planning and infrastructure enhancement. Kuwait's presentation focused on the Arab Town Organization's contributions to regional land management, showcasing cooperative efforts to support sustainable development.
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How Land Administration Standards Empower People, Environment, and Economic Progress
May, 2024
Colombia
Benin
Nepal
Belize
Suriname
The session focused on the transformative potential of land administration standards in advancing social, environmental, and economic objectives. It began with a discussion of the Land Administration Domain Model (LADM) and the Social Tenure Domain Model (STDM), showcasing their importance in the global land agenda. These models aim to provide standardized frameworks that address both formal and informal land tenure systems worldwide. The session highlighted the need for a multi-stakeholder dialogue to refine these models further and ensure their relevance to diverse contexts.
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Transforming Land Rights and Climate Justice Through Women-Led Social Contract
May, 2024
The session highlighted the intersection of climate justice and land rights, focusing on the transformative potential of a women-led social contract to address the unique challenges faced by marginalized communities, particularly women and girls. Climate change continues to exacerbate land insecurity, disproportionately affecting women, who are estimated to constitute 80% of those displaced by climate impacts.