The session examined the integration of Climate Change Adaptation (CCA) and Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) strategies, emphasizing the importance of a holistic approach to enhance resilience in communities vulnerable to climate-related challenges such as floods and droughts. The discussion opened with welcoming remarks that set the stage for understanding the interconnected nature of CCA and DRR in the context of increasing climate variability.

The session examined the policy landscape necessary to secure land tenure in the context of land-intensive climate action, addressing the rising global demand for land driven by renewable energy projects and biological carbon removal commitments. The discussion acknowledged the historical impact of large-scale land acquisitions (LSLAs) in the Global South, which often resulted in adverse socioeconomic consequences and human rights violations, emphasizing the need to avoid similar pitfalls as land demands shift toward climate mitigation efforts.

Au Burkina Faso, depuis ces trente dernières années, le foncier fait l’objet d’une attention particulière, tant au niveau des pouvoirs publics que des communautés villageoises, en raison de son importance stratégique pour le développement socioéconomique et la préservation de la paix sociale et des écosystèmes.

Cette situation a conduit le gouvernement à opérer des réformes foncières qui ont abouti à l’élaboration d’une politique nationale de sécurisation foncière en milieu rural adoptée par décret.

The "Liberia Land Cover and Forest Mapping - Final Report" is a comprehensive study of Liberia's land and forest cover. This report, prepared by Metria and GeoVille in 2016, was commissioned by the Forestry Development Authority as part of their readiness preparation activities. The document provides an in-depth analysis of the technical specifications of mapping products, including their requirements, digital map specifications, and input data.

The document titled "Land Rights Policy," approved by the Land Commission of the Republic of Liberia on May 21, 2013, provides a comprehensive outline of the principles and definitions of four distinct categories of land rights: Public Land, Government Land, Customary Land, and Private Land. It offers a detailed explanation of the nature of these rights, the procedures for transfers, government acquisition, and the consequences of failing to pay the required land taxes.

The document titled "Pro-Poor Agenda for Prosperity and Development: Five-Year National Development Plan" encompasses comprehensive five-year development plans, mid-term reviews, and other pertinent updates. These resources are crucial for understanding the strategies and measures proposed to enhance land governance and secure land tenure, particularly for the economically disadvantaged. The document's relevance to land rights advocacy is underscored by its focus on pro-poor policies and sustainable development.

"So Who Owns the Forest: An Investigation into Forest Ownership and Customary Land Rights in Liberia" is a comprehensive study by Liz Alden Wily, a land tenure specialist with over 30 years of experience in agrarian states. This study, conducted under the Sustainable Development Institute (SDI) and FERN, delves into the complex issue of forest ownership and land rights in Liberia. The aim of the study is to transform decision-making processes related to natural resources and promote the equitable sharing of benefits derived from natural resource exploitation in Liberia.