Co-organized by Rights and Resources Initiative, Cadasta, Land Portal Foundation, Landesa and Forest Trends, this in-person only event will convene a multisector panel on the key challenges and opportunities in securing land tenure rights of Indigenous Peoples, local communities, and Afro-descendant Peoples to achieve global climate goals.

Coinciding with the upcoming World Bank Land Conference and moderated by Cadasta CEO Amy Coughenour, the panel will include representatives from donors, governments in the Global South, Indigenous and community rights-holders, and civil society. It will aim to contribute to new and deepened collaboration to catalyze collective action for rights and climate action. Following the discussion, join us in celebrating the 15th Anniversary of the Land Portal Foundation, which is dedicated to advancing open knowledge for the land sector and promoting dialogue on Indigenous and community land rights.

Speakers

Sandrina Randriamananjara Anjary, Secretary General, Ministry of Decentralization & Regional Planning, Madagascar
Samuda Jabini, Community Engagement Advisor, Association of Saamaka Communities, Suriname
Chris Penrose-Buckley, Senior Advisor, Land Policy, UK Foreign & Commonwealth Office for Development
Cristián Samper, Managing Director & Leader for Nature Solutions, Bezos Earth Fund
Solange Bandiaky-Badji, President & Coordinator, Rights and Resources Initiative

Program
4:30-5:25 PM: Networking Hour
5:25 PM - 5:30 PM: Opening Remarks by Peter Kvist, Counselor, Political Affairs, Embassy of Sweden in U.S.
5:30-6:20 PM: Moderated Panel Discussion/Q&A
6:20-6:40 PM: Presentation by Land Portal Foundation
6:40-8:00 PM: Reception

Please note that this event is not online and registration is required. Kindly RSVP at your earliest convenience to secure your spot.

Challenges and Opportunities for Securing Land Tenure for Climate Action