Land & Corruption

Land governance is a sector particularly vulnerable to corruption due to the economic and social value given to land. For the same reason, corruption in land governance has high social costs affecting food security, social justice, environmental protection, women empowerment, cultural diversity, human rights, and the safety and sustainability of cities and communities.

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Corruption Perceptions Index 2024

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February, 2025

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Corruption is blocking progress towards a sustainable world

The 2024 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) shows that corruption is a dangerous problem in every part of the world, but change for the better is happening in many countries.

Research also reveals that corruption is a major threat to climate action. It hinders progress in reducing emissions and adapting to the unavoidable effects of global heating.

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Opportunity: Land Governance Research Consultant for the Arab States

21 March 2025

The Land Portal Foundation is seeking a dynamic and highly motivated research consultant to conduct desk research about various land governance issues, as well as on land data governance, with a focus on the Arab States (deadline: 4 April 2025 at midnight CET).

Corruption Perceptions Index: Corruption is playing a devastating role in the climate crisis

11 February 2025

Global corruption levels remain alarmingly high, with efforts to reduce them faltering, according to the 2024 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI), released by Transparency International. The report has exposed serious corruption levels across the globe, with more than two-thirds of countries…

Podcast des Luttes pour la Terre: Saison 1 –Episode 1 – Les accaparements de terres

29 June 2024

The Struggles for Land Podcast gives a voice to those fighting for access to land and defending the commons.

Focusing on one major theme per episode, the podcast interviews and brings together farmers' organizations, social movements, environmental protection and the defense of the…

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Mediation: A Path to Resolving Land Rights Conflicts in Cameroon

10 December 2024

“Mediation offers a peaceful alternative to litigation in land disputes, as seen in the SudCam case in Cameroon. By promoting dialogue and cooperation, mediation can help communities protect their land rights and livelihoods.” Blog by Francis Simeu, TI Cameroon, to celebrate International…

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Conferência Digital sobre Terra e Juventude 2025

9 September 2025 - 11 September 2025

A conferência reunirá uma gama diversificada de participantes, incluindo jovens líderes indígenas, profissionais e pesquisadores(as). Para tornar a conferência inclusiva e verdadeiramente colaborativa, co-organizaremos o evento com organizações de jovens, garantindo que suas perspectivas,…

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