land rights

Multimedia Publication: Towards food sovereignty: Reclaiming autonomous food systems

Towards Food Sovereignty is an online book with linked video and audio files. The first 6 chapters, available here, begin to describe the ecological basis of food and agriculture, the social and environmental costs of modern food systems, and the policy reversals needed to democratize food systems. The video and audio clips show farmers, indigenous peoples and consumers all working to promote food sovereignty, it highlights the importance of locally controlled food systems to sustain both people and nature.

Peasant Seeds: the foundation of food sovereignty in Africa

A multimedia publication released in Bamako today, 11th December 2008, captures the deep concern among West African farmers about the privatisation of seeds and knowledge.

Land grab or development opportunity?

For many millions in the developing world, land is central to livelihoods, food security, even identity — the natural result of a direct dependence on agriculture and natural resources. It is not surprising, then, that a recent wave of large-scale land acquisitions in poorer countries has sparked a major debate.

Reinforcement of pastoral civil society in Africa

Governments’ poor understanding of pastoralism combined with the inability of pastoral groups to influence the decisions that affect their lives and to hold government to account is perpetuating a vicious circle of pastoral poverty and conflict, thereby reinforcing the very preconceptions underpinning inappropriate policy directives for pastoral development in much of Africa.

Road to recovery: mapping a sustainable economy

THE WORLD has a unique but brief opportunity to tackle several major challenges together. Evidence of the linked causes of financial, energy and climate crises – and not just their symptoms – is on the table.

Report urges forestry industry to tackle conflict with local people

Submitted by Mike on Wed, 08/07/2009 - 07:56

Conflict between companies that profit from forests and local people who depend on them could be tackled by industry-led approaches, but too few companies use them.

First detailed study of large land acquisitions in Africa warns of impacts on poor rural people

Submitted by Mike on Mon, 25/05/2009 - 10:19

Land acquisitions are on the increase in Africa and other continents, raising the risk that poor people will be evicted.

First detailed study of large land acquisitions in Africa warns of impacts on poor rural people - Download report

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