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World Bank Land Conference
World Bank Land Conference

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1818 H Street, NW
Washington, DC
United States

 

The World Bank Land Conference is a premier global forum that has shaped the land sector for over two decades. It brings together a diverse mix of stakeholders, including government representatives, development partners, civil society, academia, and the private sector, to engage in evidence-based discussions and share emerging best practices.

The Conference has been instrumental in driving key global initiatives, including the Voluntary Guidelines and the Land Governance Assessment Framework, and remains a central platform for informed policy dialogue and cross-sectoral collaboration.

The 2024 Conference, held in Washington, DC, focused on the theme "Securing Land Tenure and Access for Climate Action." It highlighted the crucial role of secure land tenure in supporting climate adaptation and mitigation efforts. The event underscored how unclear land rights and poor governance limit land access, impacting investments and sustainable land management.

 

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Global Program on Access to Land for Climate Action and Infrastructure

May, 2024
The session introduced the World Bank's Global Program on Access to Land for Climate Action and Infrastructure, aiming to address critical challenges related to land use in the context of climate change and sustainable development. The primary objective was to announce the launch of the Global Program, spotlight commitments from donors, and present insights from the 5-year Global Program on Land and Climate Change.

Women Talking: Storytelling on Women’s Land Rights, Norms Change, and Sustainability

May, 2024
Bangladesh
Colombia
Ethiopia
Uganda
The session used storytelling to share experiences from four S4HL country coalitions—Bangladesh, Colombia, Ethiopia, and Uganda—in their efforts to shift norms and attitudes around women’s land rights. Local women and men presented their work in movement building, advocacy, education, and interventions. The narratives highlighted the impact of community-driven actions, illustrating how grassroots efforts can challenge existing norms. The session underscored the importance of local actors in promoting change, focusing on practical strategies and the realities faced in different regions.

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.

Securing Women’s Land Rights for a More Livable Planet

May, 2024
Colombia
Senegal
Tanzania
Philippines
The session examined the intersection between women’s land rights and climate change, focusing on how secure land tenure for women contributes to a more sustainable and resilient planet. A framing presentation provided by Ruth Meinzen-Dick from IFPRI set the stage by highlighting the latest research on the impacts of climate change on women’s land rights, outlining both the challenges faced and the potential opportunities.

Ensuring that the Greening Economy is Just for the Land Holders

May, 2024
Argentina
Kenya
The session focused on ensuring that the transition to a greener economy is fair and equitable for landholders, particularly Indigenous Peoples (IPs) and other marginalized communities. The discussion centered on the growing demand for land driven by the expansion of renewable energy and the extraction of transition minerals, highlighting the risks these pressures pose to traditional land rights and livelihoods.