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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Displaying 1 - 10 of 1144Empowering Africa's Youth Through Land Rights: A Path to Sustainable Development
As I addressed the Fourth International Conference on Youth and Land Governance in Africa (CIGOFA4), I reflected on the critical issue of youth and land access in Africa, which remains a significant barrier to sustainable development. Land is more than an economic asset; it is the foundation of our cultural heritage, our identity, and the key to our future. However, across sub-Saharan Africa, land access continues to pose challenges, especially for our youth. These challenges, if left unaddressed, will hinder Africa's growth.
Land rights and critical minerals: what’s necessary for a just energy transition?
Job Opportunities: Content Editors for French, Spanish and Portuguese languages
The Land Portal Foundation seeks three dynamic and highly motivated content editors (one per focus language) to maintain the Land Portal website up to date with various resources in French, Spanish and Portuguese, as well as to support translation and promotion of this content. This is a part-time consultancy position.
Strategic Land Use Planning: A Pathway to Empowering Africa’s Youth
As we gather to discuss one of the most crucial topics for Africa’s future—strategic land use planning—the importance of youth land rights cannot be overstated. Based on my reflections and experiences that I prepared for the Fourth International Conference on Youth and Land Governance in Africa (CIGOFA4), I’d like to highlight why securing land rights for young Africans is essential for our continent’s progress.
Land – International Network for Knowledge
We are a network of academic organisations, professional practice, development partners as well as public and private sector country partners.
World Bank Land Conference 2025
4th International Land Management Conference
Photo by Patrick Sheperd/CIFOR (Creative Commons Attribution)
Conference Themes
Theme 1: How can secure land rights benefit climate action?
National Spatial Data Infrastructure
Statistics Act No.9 of 2011 mandated the NSA to establish and coordinate the National Spatial Data Infrastructure (NSDI) for Namibia. The NSDI is established as the national technical and institutional framework to facilitate the capture, management, maintenance, integration, distribution, and use of spatial data.
2024 NSDI Forum: Data-driven Policy and Decision-making through Sound Spatial Data
The National Spatial Data Infrastructure (NSDI) Forum is a platform to create national awareness of the NSDI and the importance of geospatial information in planning.
Launch of Prindex Report: Global tenure security and property rights
The right to adequate housing and the peaceful enjoyment of private property are fundamental human rights. Yet, globally, the accessibility and security of these rights remain unequal and unsustainable.