Neil Sorensen joined the Land Portal as its Communications Specialist in October 2015. He has extensive experience leading communications for international organizations and developing relationships with civil society, donors, intergovernmental agencies, the media and the private sector. Previously, Neil worked for the International Fund for Agriculture Development (IFAD) as a Governing Bodies Officer and Strategic Adviser to the Secretary of IFAD. He has also led communications for three international organizations, including the International Land Coalition, the International Federation of Agricultural Producers (IFAP) and the International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements (IFOAM). He holds a Master’s degree in Global Diplomacy from the University of London School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) as well as a Bachelor’s degree with a double major in German and Sociology from St. Cloud State University.
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Profile Land Management Chair – Technical University of Munich, Germany
Commonwealth Association of Surveying and Land Economy
CASLE was formed in 1969 as an association of independent professional societies and other bodies, in the field of surveying, and land and marine economy. It aims to foster development of the profession in Commonwealth countries, including appropriate standards of education and training, and to facilitate the transfer of technology with dialogue between member institutions and others, including governments.
Faculty of Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation
The Faculty of Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation (ITC) of the University of Twente provides international postgraduate education, research and project services in the field of geo-information science and earth observation using remote sensing and GIS. The aim of ITC's activities is the international exchange of knowledge, focusing on capacity building and institutional development in developing countries and emerging economies.
Malawi: Chiefs Clash With Subjects Over Land Sale to Indian Investor
Communities in the area of Chief Malemia in Nsanje have turned down a proposal by their traditional leaders to sale their customary land to an Indian investor, Nyasa Limited.
The communities have faulted Senior Chief Malemia among other traditional leaders for secretly masterminding the selling of their land to the company which intends to open Mango and Banana plantations without their knowledge.
At least 140 killed in Ethiopia protests over state land plan: HRW
At least 140 people have been killed in Ethiopia over the past two months in a crackdown on anti-government protests sparked by plans to expand the capital into farmland, Human Rights Watch said Friday.
"Security forces have killed at least 140 protesters and injured many more, according to activists, in what may be the biggest crisis to hit Ethiopia since the 2005 election violence," HRW's Felix Horne said.
The number reported by HRW is almost double the previous toll of 75 the group gave last month.
Summer 2016 Lawyers for Resource Justice (L4RJ) Fellowship
In a world where billions of people live outside the protection of the law, Namati is dedicated to putting the law in people’s hands. We’re building a global movement of grassroots legal advocates who work with communities to advance justice. These advocates are fighting on the front lines to ensure that people can protect their land, access essential services, and take part in the decisions that govern their lives.
Time to unlock rights to rural land: China’s finance minister
The mainland’s 900 million farmers will be on the lookout for rural land use reforms after a signal from the finance minister that change could be in the wind.
But the complexity of the issue meant any changes would not be direct or fast in coming, analysts said.
In an article published in Communist Party journal Qiushi (Seeking Truth) on the weekend, Finance Minister Lou Jiwei beat the drum for bold reforms on collectively owned rural land, saying it would be an effective way to speed up the country’s urbanisation drive.
Convocatoria de candidaturas para miembros del Mecanismo de Expertos sobre los Derechos de los Pueblos Indígenas
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Convocatoria de candidaturas para expertos independientes del Consejo de Derechos Humanos
La Secretaría del Consejo de Derechos Humanos está aceptanto candidaturas para dos miembros del Mecanismo de Expertos sobre los Derechos de los Pueblos Indígenas [resolución 6/36 del CDH]:
- Miembro de Estados de Europa Oriental y
- Miembro de Estados de América Latina y el Caribe
Rapport du Forum foncier mondial : Moustapha Sourang propose une démarche participative et inclusive pour la réforme foncière
La Session de mise en commun des leçons apprises du Forum foncier mondial, après une réunion de quatre jours, a remis, ce mardi, son rapport à la Commission nationale de réforme foncière (Cnrf). Ladite Session a vu la participation d’organisations paysannes et de producteurs, qui ont proposé des solutions importantes à reverser au processus de réforme foncière. Ce rapport, nous fait savoir Moustapha Sourang, sera remis au Gouvernement et les propositions devraient être soumises au Chef de l’Etat dans les mois à venir.