People-centered land tenure and governance

This event will focus on advancing secure and equitable land tenure as a critical enabler of Land Degradation Neutrality and sustainable food systems, placing people-centred and rights-based land governance at the core of implementation efforts. The discussion will take stock of opportunities within the Future Strategic Framework to strengthen the integration of tenure issues, including through policy development, indicators, future revisions of the  Gender Action Plan, and potential intergovernmental processes. It will highlight both formal and voluntary mechanisms for promoting tenure security, including emerging commitments under the International Land Tenure Coalition (ILTC), and examine the national institutional, coordination, and stakeholder engagement conditions required to translate commitments into action. By fostering dialogue among governments, UNCCD National Focal Points, civil society, and other stakeholders, the event will contribute to broader efforts to strengthen synergies across the Rio Conventions and mobilise support for inclusive, community-driven approaches to land governance.