As countries increasingly adopt national carbon policies and frameworks, it's vital to explore how land tenure intersects with these initiatives, particularly in light of uncertainties concerning the effectiveness of carbon biosequestration projects. This webinar brought together diverse voices from government, civil society, and global stakeholders to:
- Highlight country-specific experiences in developing national carbon frameworks.
- Unpack broader patterns and trends driving the emergence of national frameworks.
- Examine tensions in developing national carbon frameworks, particularly in relation to land and resource rights.
By drawing on practical examples and global insights, the discussants debated the dilemmas in confronting current trends and explore processes for incorporating land rights into national carbon frameworks.
As national carbon frameworks rapidly emerge, this webinar dove into the critical role of land tenure in shaping just, equitable, effective, and sustainable policies. The webinar featured country-level experiences alongside global perspectives.
The webinar will took place in English with simultaneous interpretation in Bahasa Indonesia, French, Portuguese, and Spanish.
Speakers
Sabine Frank, Executive Director, Carbon Market Watch
Edna Maguigad, Independent Legal & Policy Specialist, Philippines
Rebecca Iwerks, Director of Global Land and Environmental Justice Initiative, Namati
Johny Fernandes Giffoni, Public Defender of the State of Pará, Brazil
Isaac Mwaipopo, Executive Director, Centre for Trade Policy and Development (CTPD), Zambia
This was the sixth webinar in the Advancing Land-based Investment Governance (ALIGN) series, which focuses on the governance of land-based investments in the Global South. The series explores practical strategies and approaches adopted by rights defenders and practitioners to address common challenges surrounding these investments. The series also connects the thematic elements and openings within these strategies for enhanced RLBI governance to the Responsible Land-Based Investment Navigator, a knowledge hub bringing together a wide range of curated tools and guides on topics related to the governance of land-based investments.
Linked to this, and underpinning many of the strategies deployed, is the importance of reliable and readily available information. Such information improves transparency and accountability and facilitates more responsible land investments. The series will therefore also explore how open data can assist in protecting the rights of individuals and communities and enhance opportunities for equitable and responsible land investments.
This webinar series is a partnership of the Columbia Center on Sustainable Investment (CCSI), International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED), Land Portal Foundation, and Namati.