Land is a finite resource, and access to it is essential for the livelihoods of individuals and communities. To ensure that access to land is secure and equitable for all, the United Nations has set the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 1.4.2, which measures individuals' land tenure security, and SDG 5.a.1, which measures tenure security over agricultural land from a gender perspective.
Aujourd'hui, je suis à bord du navire Arctic Sunrise de Greenpeace, alors que nous confrontons la compagnie de combustibles fossiles, Shell, pour son rôle dans la dévastation du climat dans le monde entier - tout en ne payant rien pour cette destruction. C'est maintenant une tendance presque partout dans le monde, le combustible fossile et l'extraction du pétrole deviennent la nouvelle tendance et un véritable trésor, pour quelques élus. Il est vrai que les gouvernements ont besoin d'argent, et il semble plus facile et plus rapide pour eux de l'avoir grâce à l'exploitation des combustibles fossiles.
Today, I am on board the Greenpeace Arctic Sunrise ship, as we confront the fossil fuel company, Shell, for its role in causing climate devastation around the world - while paying nothing for this destruction. It is now a trend almost everywhere in the world, fossil fuel and oil extraction are becoming the new trend and a real treasure, to a chosen few. True, governments do need money, and it seems easier and quicker for them to have it through the exploitation of fossil fuels.
L'industrie extractive ougandaise connaît une croissance exponentielle et attire les sociétés minières étrangères et nationales. Mais trop souvent, les communautés riches en minéraux n'en profitent pas. Ici, Kevin Bakulumpagi d'ANARDE, Ouganda, discute de la manière dont les accords de développement communautaire peuvent garantir que les communautés affectées bénéficient des opérations minières et qu'elles sont engagées de manière significative dans les accords réglementant les activités minières.
Uganda’s extractives industry is growing exponentially and attracting both foreign and domestic mining companies. But too often, mineral-rich communities fail to benefit. Here, Kevin Bakulumpagi of ANARDE, Uganda discusses how Community Development Agreements can ensure affected communities both benefit from mining operations and are meaningfully engaged in agreements regulating mining activities
Les zones humides font partie des ressources naturelles les plus importantes de l'Ouganda. Elles protègent les ressources en eau du pays et sont importantes pour le maintien de la productivité agricole et des moyens de subsistance ruraux, en particulier dans les régions où les précipitations sont faibles ou imprévisibles, où il y a pénurie de terres ou lorsque les terres environnantes ont un faible potentiel pour l'agriculture.
Wetlands are among the most important natural resources in Uganda. They protect the country’s water resources, and are important for sustaining agricultural productivity and rural livelihoods, particularly in areas with low or unpredictable rainfall, land scarcity, or where surrounding land has low potential for agriculture.
Scaling is at the heart of both the name as well as the strategy of LAND-at-scale (LAS). Scaling and scaling potential are key in the way the program was designed and is reflected in the three pillars chosen to realize the aim of the program.
The Global Land Tool Network (GLTN) has a lot of experience across the world in implementing tenure security projects. Like no other, they understand the threat insecurity of tenure has on people’s livelihoods and food security and have made it their mission to secure tenure rights for all. LAND-at-scale is working with GLTN in Uganda to design a scalable approach towards improved tenure security and sustainable land use for men, women and youth on customary land. Learn more about their experiences and approach in this interview with Simon-Peter Mwesigye from the GLTN Secretariat.
Opening remarks for the GIZ Land Governance Knowledge Exchange Workshop delivered by
Dr Arno Sckeyde, Head of Program, Strengthening Advisory Capacities for Land Governance in Africa (SLGA)
Dr. Klaus Ackermann, Head of Global Program Responsible Land Policy
Your Excellency, Madam Minister, Distinguished guests, Ladies and Gentlemen,
There is an immense pressure on land in Uganda. The country has a rapidly growing population and is host to the world’s third largest refugee population. Particularly poor people struggle to get access to healthy food. Agriculture practices need to become more efficient and focused on the domestic market. The Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands (EKN) in Uganda works to improve food security in selected areas in the country. Among several food security projects, the EKN works with the LAND-at-scale program to improve land governance.