Land rights are human rights, noting the deep interrelation of land with other human rights (livelihood, shelter, culture, identity, property, among others). The importance of land and its interrelation to the right to life is also apparent in how land conflicts throughout time have resulted in violence, loss of life, and deterioration of livelihood. Despite this, intergovernmental organizations and governments of several countries in the region have yet to explicitly recognize land rights as human rights and implement programs in response to such recognition.

2021 marks ten years since the UN Human Rights Council unanimously endorsed the UNGP BHR. To take stock of gains and anticipate the steps that must be pursued in the coming years, ILC Asia member ANGOC is co-organising this online workshop along with other partners.

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Ecosystems are the main backbone supporting all life on Earth, and their health determines the health of the planet and people. The UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration aims to prevent, halt, and reverse the degradation of ecosystems across the globe. It addresses poverty eradication, climate change, and mass extinction. Local initiatives on managing ecosystems are the most effective tool and the cornerstone for achieving biodiversity and ecosystem conservation goals. Understanding the importance and urgency of global action to restore ecosystems, ILC Asia Platform on Ecosystem Restoration has decided to organize a knowledge-sharing virtual event on the global movement of ecosystem restoration.

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Securing land rights is critical for realizing sustainable food systems that provide food security and overcome poverty. Security of property rights is central to preserving livelihoods, maintaining social stability, and increasing incentives for investment and for sustainable, productive land use.  

During the session at the Food Systems Summit, this dialogue will include a plenary session that features eminent speakers, which will be followed by facilitated discussions on key actions necessary to obtain secure tenure and thus achieving sustainable food systems for women, indigenous peoples and pastoral communities. The aim is to reach a concrete set of resolutions from a diverse range of stakeholders that will feed into the Food Systems Summit.
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Prior to this summit, ILC, LANDac, and other co-convenors held three regional independent dialogues, engaging a total of 280 land rights experts. The purpose was to collect ideas for potential game-changing and systemic solutions to the upcoming Food Systems Summit (find more information about this event later in this newsletter).
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Recent global upheavals have shaken the status quo......it is now time to decide where the pieces will land.

One of the most reliable forces in nature is inertia.Without an intervening force, things tend to continue in the same direction. Change to the status quo requires a shock to the system.For better or worse, the Security & Rule of Law (SRoL) sector has been dealt a number of recent shocks. This creates an opportunity to tilt the scales of power. But will it lead to a more balanced system?

At KPAC21, we challenge our community to move beyond aspirational rhetoric and showcase concrete examples of what could be done differently. For our part, we aim to practice what we preach. While each session will have a designated lead guiding conversation,we will ensure every session includes open forums for participants to share ideas and insights. No ‘talking heads’;no‘talking points’; just real talk. The objective is to create an inclusive space around the table.

Key Dates

• Call for Session Proposals May27–July 2
• Attendee Registration Opens June 16
• Session Selection Announced July 26
• Final Session Outlines Due October 1
• Annual Conference October 14

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