Land and politics is intertwined and it is extremely onerous to separate the two from each other. Politics is very much integral to land in terms of not only who owns or controls it, and who appropriates resources over land. Land is also an asset or a natural resource that has been incessantly used by the state on the pretext of development, protecting the masses, using it for public purpose, preventing its misuse or protecting the rule of law.

The celebration of National Panchayati Raj Day marks a redefining moment in the Constitutional history of India to invigorate and strengthen grassroot democracy in the country, through the institution of Panchayati Raj (73rd Amendment) Act, 1992. This day is also remarkable as on 24th April 2020, the Government of India launched a central sector scheme, Survey of villages and mapping with improvised technology in village areas (SVAMITVA). Through implementation of this scheme, GoI aims at formalization of land tenure in the abadi (inhabited) area.

"Luchas territoriales por las autonomías indígenas en Abya Yala", es el título del reciente libro que comparte los diálogos entre representantes de pueblos indígenas y organizaciones sociales con intelectuales e investigadores/as de América Latina. Coordinado por Luciana García Guerreiro y Fátima Monasterio Mercado, el prólogo es de Raúl Zibechi.

Por: Raúl Zibechi

Publicado por: Camila Parodi 

Se cumplen 11 días del Paro Nacional indefinido en Ecuador. Una movilización indígena, campesina, feminista y popular trascendental en la historia del país andino. Dialogamos con la socióloga y analista de política internacional de Ecuador, Irene León Trujillo.

Por Camila Parodi para Agencia de Noticias Biodiversidadla

Overcoming Land Disputes by Fostering Relationships in Communities: Experiences from Zambia’s Systematic Land Titling Program

Written by Dimuna Phiri and Kamiji Malasha

Unresolved disputes and disorder, can be addressed through the judicial system. However, the process is expensive, slow, unscalable, and does not focus on reconciling individuals, families and communities. Through the lens of beneficiaries, this article reveals the importance of alternative dispute resolution in land reforms, particularly adjudication committees.

Por: Claudia Mazzeo

El Panel Científico por la Amazonía, una red creada en 2020 que reúne a más de 240 investigadores, se dirigió a los líderes de la Cumbre de las Américas para que, con urgencia y ambición, promuevan acciones de conservación en esa cuenca.

Por: Claudia Mazzeo

“Aún es un desafío alcanzable, pero nos encontramos en un momento crucial para detener, en menos de una década, la deforestación y la degradación de la Amazonía, afirma una declaración dirigida a los líderes reunidos en la reciente Cumbre de las Américas celebrada en Los Ángeles (EEUU) que ofrece soluciones para ese fin.

Lucas Yamat and Pablo Manzano

The future of Ngorongoro has been the subject of hot debate among various stakeholders following a proposal by the government of Tanzania to relocate pastoralists from the district in order to conserve this important World Heritage site.

The proposal is based on claims that wildlife in the reserve faces extinction due to a sharp increase in human and livestock populations. Discussions about the proposal have caused concern among the residents of Ngorongoro who fear that they face eviction.

La semana pasada, la Coalición Internacional para el Acceso a la Tierra (ILC) organizó su 9º Foro Global de la Tierra en Jordania, la primera gran reunión en persona de la comunidad de la tierra en tres años.