gender Archives - Global Landscapes Forum https://www.globallandscapesforum.org/tag/gender/ Connect, learn and share Tue, 01 Oct 2024 08:45:11 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://i0.wp.com/www.globallandscapesforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/logo_glf.png?fit=32%2C30&ssl=1 gender Archives - Global Landscapes Forum https://www.globallandscapesforum.org/tag/gender/ 32 32 137966364 Deborah Oyugi: “Our voices have to be heard” https://www.globallandscapesforum.org/video/deborah-oyugi/ Tue, 01 Oct 2024 08:43:49 +0000 https://www.globallandscapesforum.org/?post_type=video&p=67396 About GLF Africa 2024   Can Africa show the world a sustainable way forward? The climate crisis is taking a toll on Africa – and especially on rural communities that depend on natural resources for their livelihoods. On 17 September, thousands of participants gathered at ‘GLAF Africa 2024: Greening the African Horizon’ in Nairobi, Kenya, […]

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About GLF Africa 2024

 

Can Africa show the world a sustainable way forward? The climate crisis is taking a toll on Africa – and especially on rural communities that depend on natural resources for their livelihoods.

On 17 September, thousands of participants gathered at ‘GLAF Africa 2024: Greening the African Horizon’ in Nairobi, Kenya, and online for a global conference focused on forging a prosperous and sustainable future for Africa’s land- and seascapes, driven by local solutions.

 

About Deborah Oyugi

 

Deborah is a seasoned Safeguarding/ PSEAH expert with over a decade of experience in implementation of global safeguarding frameworks, investigations support, and Protection and Rights programming. Deborah volunteers as the English Countries Manager and Safeguarding Lead at YILAA. She also serves as the Global Officer, Safeguarding and Ethics, at the International Justice Mission. A member of the Youth Advisory Group in the International Land Coalition and the Advisory Board at CleanUp Kenya, Deborah is dedicated to creating safe, secure and inclusive environments globally and locally.

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Enhancing Effectiveness of Food Systems, Land Use and Restoration Projects through Gender-Responsive Actions https://www.globallandscapesforum.org/publication/gender-responsive-actions/ Thu, 26 Sep 2024 09:35:12 +0000 https://www.globallandscapesforum.org/?post_type=publication&p=67390 About FOLUR Practical Notes   This FOLUR Practical Note summarizes outcomes from a series of virtual events on gender equality hosted by the FOLUR Gender Learning Programme, organized in 2023 and 2024 for the Food and Agricultural Commodity Systems Community in the context of the FOLUR Impact Program. The presented issues resulted from discussions between […]

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About FOLUR Practical Notes

 

This FOLUR Practical Note summarizes outcomes from a series of virtual events on gender equality hosted by the FOLUR Gender Learning Programme, organized in 2023 and 2024 for the Food and Agricultural Commodity Systems Community in the context of the FOLUR Impact Program. The presented issues resulted from discussions between 178 participants from 58 countries—including 17 countries that were hosting FOLUR projects—and 20 speakers and facilitators in these sessions, which shared global experiences and case studies from Asia, Africa, and Latin America.

 

Explore more resources on the GLF-FOLUR Partnership platform.

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The State of the World’s Forests 2024 https://www.globallandscapesforum.org/publication/the-state-of-the-worlds-forests-2024/ Tue, 23 Jul 2024 15:20:39 +0000 https://www.globallandscapesforum.org/?post_type=publication&p=66710 Forests play a vital role in addressing global challenges amid rising threats. Despite a slowdown in deforestation in some regions, forests face increased pressures from climate-related stressors and rising product demands. Innovations in forest conservation, restoration, and sustainable use are essential to mitigate these pressures, with a focus on technological, social, policy, institutional, and financial […]

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Forests play a vital role in addressing global challenges amid rising threats. Despite a slowdown in deforestation in some regions, forests face increased pressures from climate-related stressors and rising product demands. Innovations in forest conservation, restoration, and sustainable use are essential to mitigate these pressures, with a focus on technological, social, policy, institutional, and financial advancements. Inclusive approaches and responsible scaling of innovations are crucial to ensure equitable benefits and effective forest management.

  • Deforestation and Climate Pressures: Deforestation is slowing, but forests are increasingly vulnerable to climate-related stressors like wildfires and pests, leading to significant carbon emissions.
  • Innovation Imperatives: Innovations in technology, policy, social engagement, and finance are critical to enhancing forest conservation, restoration, and sustainable use.
  • Inclusive and Responsible Approaches: Addressing barriers to innovation and ensuring inclusive, gender-responsive strategies are essential for equitable and effective forest sector advancements.

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Advancing gender equality and agrifood systems: what’s working? https://www.globallandscapesforum.org/publication/advancing-gender-equality-agrifood-systems/ Thu, 14 Mar 2024 15:08:23 +0000 https://www.globallandscapesforum.org/?post_type=publication&p=64625 The briefing identifies three main categories of constraints impacting gender equality within agrifood systems: structural barriers, land tenure, and resource access. Through case studies from Guatemala, Indonesia, and Kenya, it explores initiatives aimed at addressing these issues. The insights gleaned from these studies offer valuable lessons to understand what has worked to drive changes in […]

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The briefing identifies three main categories of constraints impacting gender equality within agrifood systems: structural barriers, land tenure, and resource access. Through case studies from Guatemala, Indonesia, and Kenya, it explores initiatives aimed at addressing these issues. The insights gleaned from these studies offer valuable lessons to understand what has worked to drive changes in behavior and practice.

 

Key messages

 

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Women as Agents of Change: Securing Land Rights for Sustainable Forest Landscape Restoration https://www.globallandscapesforum.org/video/women-as-agents-of-change-securing-land-rights-for-sustainable-forest-landscape-restoration/ Mon, 06 Nov 2023 07:46:07 +0000 https://www.globallandscapesforum.org/?post_type=video&p=61882   About GLF Nairobi 2023: ‘A new Vision for Earth’   The GLF Nairobi 2023 Hybrid Conference, held on October 11 and 12, convened global thought leaders to set the stage for COP28, the upcoming UN Climate Change Conference. This pivotal event mobilised action on critical issues affecting humanity, biodiversity, and our planet. The conference featured two focused […]

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About GLF Nairobi 2023: ‘A new Vision for Earth’

 

The GLF Nairobi 2023 Hybrid Conference, held on October 11 and 12, convened global thought leaders to set the stage for COP28, the upcoming UN Climate Change Conference. This pivotal event mobilised action on critical issues affecting humanity, biodiversity, and our planet.

The conference featured two focused days: Day 1 centered on “Africa’s Sovereign Solutions,” exploring pathways to a sustainable and prosperous future for the continent. Day 2, dedicated to climate, aimed to craft a “Survival Guide for a Planet in Crisis,” paving the way for a fairer world ahead of COP28.

GLF Nairobi brought together a diverse coalition of influential voices, ranging from scientists, activists, and Indigenous leaders to financiers, women, youth, policymakers, and private sector representatives. As a united front, we collectively championed change and passionately advocated for meaningful action in these pivotal times.

 

About this session

 

Secure land rights and legal tenure are crucial to sustainable forest landscape restoration (FLR) as they can shape the willingness of local actors to engage and invest in FLR efforts. At the same time, access to land and land use are shaped by gender relations.

This session aims to shed light on these issues, highlighting the importance of a rights-based and gender-sensitive FLR approach. It brings in examples from Madagascar and Ethiopia, where the certification of FLR areas is in progress. Starting with a keynote by BMZ, with input from representatives of local user groups and NGOs engaged in the certification process, this session examines key challenges, success factors and lessons learned at the intersection of land rights, gender and FLR.

 

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16 Women Restoring the Earth 2023 trailer https://www.globallandscapesforum.org/video/16-women-restoring-the-earth-2023/ Wed, 08 Mar 2023 11:26:53 +0000 https://www.globallandscapesforum.org/?post_type=video&p=56801     As humanity lurches from one crisis to another, women worldwide are building solutions to one of the gravest threats of all: climate change. For International Women’s Day (IWD), observed on 8 March 2023, the Global Landscapes Forum is honoring 16 Women Restoring the Earth on the frontline of the climate and biodiversity crises. […]

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As humanity lurches from one crisis to another, women worldwide are building solutions to one of the gravest threats of all: climate change.

For International Women’s Day (IWD), observed on 8 March 2023, the Global Landscapes Forum is honoring 16 Women Restoring the Earth on the frontline of the climate and biodiversity crises.

These outstanding women are the faces of innovation in science, technology, art, public policy, sustainable business, environmental activism, journalism, litigation, climate finance, international climate treaty negotiations, and global grassroots ecosystem restoration.

Get inspired by their stories!
See the full list

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Land tenure rights: a reality check https://www.globallandscapesforum.org/video/land-tenure-rights/ Thu, 06 Oct 2022 11:49:59 +0000 https://www.globallandscapesforum.org/?p=51528 About GLF Africa 2022   GLF Africa 2022: How to build an equitable, resilient food future brought together over 8,500 participants from 122 countries and featured 182 leading scientists, activists, Indigenous leaders, financiers, youth and government leaders, and 68 incredible partners to explore African solutions to the global food crisis caused by climate change, COVID-19 and the war in Ukraine.  Across […]

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About GLF Africa 2022

 

GLF Africa 2022: How to build an equitable, resilient food future brought together over 8,500 participants from 122 countries and featured 182 leading scientists, activists, Indigenous leaders, financiers, youth and government leaders, and 68 incredible partners to explore African solutions to the global food crisis caused by climate changeCOVID-19 and the war in Ukraine

Across 31 plenaries, interactive sessions, launches, virtual tours, dialogues, performances, and a job fair, the digital conference explored ways to transform the future of food through healthy landscapes, equitable access to land, and shorter, greener value chains. Messages spread on social media rallied 26 million people around concrete ways for Africa to regain its food sovereignty.

 

Ensuring equitable land access for everyone

 

This session brings together researchers, environmental activists, and local actors from the ground to discuss how inequitable land tenure arrangements affect the daily lives of local people and how different communities have approached the issue. They also provide examples of existing collaborations that ensure landscape rights for everyone: 

  • Diane Ndarbawa, a young activist from north Cameroon who works in the promotion of access to land for girls and women, states that ensuring equitable land access, use, and governance to women and youth can’t be achieved without including them both in the decision-making process.
  • Busari Kunle, an environmentalist, and a registered Surveyor in Construction firms in the Niger Delta believes in giving women and youth power to land use and governance without any interference, and promoting cooperatives for women’s banking as a tool for investment.
  • Irene Ojuok, a senior researcher at the Right Livelihood College (RLC) in Kenya, speaks about the challenges women and youth face to access land and how granting access to them can help to build resilience against climate change. Kenyan dryland advocate, Charity Lanoi also adds to the importance of addressing cultural context by seeking permission from the elders and husbands in the community to carry out such projects.

 

Don’t miss this amazing Virtual tour through Cameroon and Kenya’s beautiful landscapes 🦓

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The Global Programme Responsible Land Policy https://www.globallandscapesforum.org/publication/global-programme-responsible-land-policy/ Thu, 08 Sep 2022 12:42:16 +0000 https://www.globallandscapesforum.org/?post_type=publication&p=51019 Highlights   There is a great opportunity for international actors to engage. Fostering a responsible land policy that is based on international policy frameworks like the Voluntary Guidelines on the Responsible Governance of Tenure (VGGT) has become a major concern. The Global Programme is a multidimensional program that contributes to global sustainable development goals by […]

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Highlights

 

  • There is a great opportunity for international actors to engage. Fostering a responsible land policy that is based on international policy frameworks like the Voluntary Guidelines on the Responsible Governance of Tenure (VGGT) has become a major concern.
  • The Global Programme is a multidimensional program that contributes to global sustainable development goals by improving the land rights situation in selected countries.
  • Multi-stakeholder dialogues are key to conflict resolution processes and this in turn enhances the likelihood of responsible investments in land.

 

Securing land rights across the globe

 

Examples of the core activities of the Global Programme include:

 

Learn more about The Global Programme Responsible Land Policy and Why land rights matter

 

 

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Securing women land rights by transforming power relations https://www.globallandscapesforum.org/publication/securing-women-land-rights-by-transforming-power-relations/ Tue, 06 Sep 2022 17:50:20 +0000 https://www.globallandscapesforum.org/?post_type=publication&p=50973 Highlights   Securing land rights is a necessary but not sufficient step towards women’s empowerment. Land rights have profound implications on women’s ability to enjoy their rights in practice, however, land rights alone do not lead automatically to a situation where women can also benefit from their land. Empowering women through additional measures that foster/teach technical […]

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Highlights

 

  • Securing land rights is a necessary but not sufficient step towards women’s empowerment. Land rights have profound implications on women’s ability to enjoy their rights in practice, however, land rights alone do not lead automatically to a situation where women can also benefit from their land.
  • Empowering women through additional measures that foster/teach technical skills and self-confidence such as training is necessary for women to capitalize on already documented land rights.
  • We need to consider a holistic change process that recognizes that improving self-belief/agency (individual) and policy and institutional settings (system structures) alone do not lead to sustainable change. Other dimensions, such as power dynamics and decision-making (relational) plus norms and stereotypes (socio-cultural) have to be addressed as well.
  • We must work with women, but also their husbands, village elders, community members, lawmakers, and politicians alike to encourage the change we want to see.

 

The positive impact of securing women’s land rights

Evidence demonstrates women’s secured land use rights can improve women’s socio-economic situation, and promote women’s right to co-determination in the household and autonomy outside of the household.

For example, in Uganda, 75 % of women and men began to jointly decide land matters when land certificates were issued in the name of the family instead of the household head.

Other examples from the field to promote change:

  • Support for women‘s cooperatives in Benin
  • Women‘s job creation through recruitment favoring female candidates in Madagascar
  • Targeted inclusion of female investors in Uganda
  • Training of women‘s associations in advocacy and lobbying techniques in Madagascar
  • Engaging women as members of mapping and dispute resolution teams (Uganda)

 

 

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Cultivating equality in Burkina Faso https://www.globallandscapesforum.org/video/cultivating-equality/ Mon, 11 Jul 2022 12:09:18 +0000 https://www.globallandscapesforum.org/?post_type=video&p=50267 The challenge: the gender gap in land policy implementation   Burkina Faso’s legal framework for land governance recognizes equal rights for men and women. By law, women, just like men, can obtain formal land possession certificates and inherit the land. However, due to weak land governance institutions, the land law has so far only been […]

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The challenge: the gender gap in land policy implementation

 

Burkina Faso’s legal framework for land governance recognizes equal rights for men and women. By law, women, just like men, can obtain formal land possession certificates and inherit the land.

However, due to weak land governance institutions, the land law has so far only been implemented in 112 out of 351 districts. Farmers in Tiarako don’t have access to government land registration services, as their district administration has not been equipped yet with the required human and financial resources.

But even when land ownership is formalized and secured, it is frequently done in the name of the family head, leaving other family members without formal land rights. Therefore, married women remain disadvantaged, and patriarchal control of land is likely to persist even where the land law is enforced.

 

The solution: a complementary instrument to the land law

 

In partnership with the Burkinabé NGO GRAF and local stakeholders, TMG Think Tank has developed a mechanism in Tiarako that builds on traditional land governance systems. Essentially, arrangements on land use rights are negotiated between the male head of the household and his spouse or other female relatives. The goal is to change existing tenure arrangements toward enhanced equality and security for women.

Read the full article on Social innovations to secure women’s land rights in Burkina Faso.

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