Context
In many countries, land ownership is inadequately regulated or policymakers fail to consider land rights when making decisions. This causes conflicts, environmental and climate damage, food insecurity and social inequality.
National, regional and international policies have so far failed to incorporate best practices in order to manage land use and access in the long term. This makes it difficult to achieve key international goals: these include, in particular, the United Nations Rio Conventions on climate change, biodiversity and desertification; the transformation of agri-food systems; and responsible private investment.
Objective
Approaches for socially responsible, climate-friendly and green land governance are integrated into international, regional and national policies and decision-making processes in the long term.
Approach
The project’s measures are as follows:
- It supports international and regional networks so that they can raise the issue of land governance in global forums.
- It also advises national policymakers in the three partner countries and fosters policy dialogue to disseminate well-founded recommendations. These help to incorporate land rights into development plans, strategies and legislation.
- The project is also testing land governance measures: in Madagascar, it is helping to promote community land, agroecology and forests. In Nigeria, it is developing services for women-led businesses. Furthermore, in Zambia, it is promoting agroforestry and land-use planning. The measures are designed to foster cross-sectoral dialogue on land rights, responsible investment and practical evidence.
Last update: June 2026
