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November 2024

S/GWI Innovation Station Podcast — At COP29, Landesa’s Dr. Jessica Hernandez was interviewed about the importance of women’s leadership in climate solutions and the intersection of climate change and women’s land rights. Listen to her interview starting at 4:13.

October 2024

GlobalWA interviewed Landesa’s Sr. Director of Global Programs Jolyne Sanjak about the crucial link between secure land rights and food security in the Global South. Advancing gender-sensitive land rights reforms empowers individuals, families, and communities to alleviate poverty and enhance agricultural productivity, thereby fostering sustainable livelihoods and reducing conflict over land.

IPP Media — Godfrey Massay, Landesa’s Tanzania Program Director, spoke on a panel at the Fourth International Conference on Youth and Land Governance (CIGOFA 4) about the importance of changing traditional practices that delay youth land ownership, arguing that early ownership is crucial for economic empowerment and sustainable land management.