MRLG and its alliance members work together to protect the tenure rights of smallholder farmers in the Mekong Region
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Mekong Region Land Governance Project (MRLG) retweeted
The agricultural investment landscape of Cambodia is changing rapidly. In this new publication, we examine the implications of these transformations for smallholder farmers.
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Mekong Region Land Governance Project (MRLG) retweeted
In our latest update, we talk about 21 years of LEI’s land projects in Lao PDR, emerging work in #renewableenergy investments in Bangladesh and celebrate successes through innovation and adaptation in our Indonesia spatial planning project createsend.com/t/r-A2611FA1B…
Mekong Region Land Governance Project (MRLG) retweeted
Join the 16 March webinar Invisible and Excluded: Risks to Informal Spouses from Land Tenure Formalization and Titling Campaigns -
mailchi.mp/landportal/invisi…… #landrights #womensland
Mekong Region Land Governance Project (MRLG) retweeted
Deforestation in Cambodia: A story of land concessions, migration and resource exploitation by @landportal landportal.org/blog-post/202…
Mekong Region Land Governance Project (MRLG) retweeted
If women and men had the same access to resources, including land, it is estimated that agricultural yields would rise by almost a third, resulting in potentially 150 million fewer hungry people in the world. devex.com/news/opinion-5-way… @lifelanddignity @Gabucher @Oxfam @devex
Mekong Region Land Governance Project (MRLG) retweeted
Indigenous communities often serve a protective role over forests. However, resource extraction often threatens these forests, which are vital to food security and climate change mitigation. Read more about why we must protect indigenous land: news.trust.org/item/20210610… @TRF_Land
Mekong Region Land Governance Project (MRLG) retweeted
The #Covid19 pandemic has changed the fortunes of some Cambodians forced to swap city labour for #farming.
Read the story of Yu Thy and his wife, who have gone back to farming after fighting to get out of landlessness. #landrights @LandRegion
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Mekong Region Land Governance Project (MRLG) retweeted
Applying the @ASEAN Responsible Agriculture Investment guidelines is a race to the top. -- Jana Herold of @FAO
#MRLF2021 #landrights @FAOeagriculture @LandRegion
Mekong Region Land Governance Project (MRLG) retweeted
#MRLF2021: Bulletin Day 2 - mailchi.mp/landportal/mekong…
Mekong Region Land Governance Project (MRLG) retweeted
Did you miss the session on Responsible Agricultural Investment in Mekong forest landscapes during the #Mekong Regional Land Forum ?? #MRLF2021
Catch up with this amazing recap 🤓👇
#responsibleinvestment #agriculture
@FAOAsiaPacific #landrights #ASEAN
Missed the last session? Full replays are coming, but in the meantime, here's a graphic interpretation. #MRLF2021
youtu.be/m4hzLxyya0o
Mekong Region Land Governance Project (MRLG) retweeted
Most important tool in identifying legal AND customary rights prior to and during operations is community consultation. - Justin Mercer of New Forests
Mekong Region Land Governance Project (MRLG) retweeted
"What does it take for you to aim for the highest available investments standards?"
Stefano Savi of Global Platform for Sustainable Natural Rubber asks our private sector panelists.
#MRLF2021 @LandRegion
Mekong Region Land Governance Project (MRLG) retweeted
"I’m struck by how good responsible agriculture investment SOUNDS and how important it is. But let's acknowledge that an unacceptable level of irresponsible investment continues." - James Bampton of @WWF offers a realist response
#MRLF2021 @LandRegion
Mekong Region Land Governance Project (MRLG) retweeted
Heading into the final session of Mekong Regional Land Forum with this all star line-up. Don't forget to tune in! #MRLF2021
Mekong Region Land Governance Project (MRLG) retweeted
Nam Pham from @SNVworld discusses applying #FPIC in their project Coffee Agroforestry and Forest Enhancement for #REDD+ He asks that everyone drink only #deforestation free coffee every morning! #MRLF2021 landportal.org/event/2021/04… @LandRegion @landportal @FAOForestry @unredd
Mekong Region Land Governance Project (MRLG) retweeted
François Guegan from Burapha AgroForestry says they are seeking 60,000 hectares of government land to expand their plantations in Laos, and the government has 'degraded' lands for them to use. is this an example of #FPIC? #MRLF2021 Find out more: landportal.org/event/2021/04…
Mekong Region Land Governance Project (MRLG) retweeted
In explaining the concept and rationale for Free and Prior Informed Consent - #FPIC - Khim Lay from @oxfamin in #cambodia says the cost of land conflicts can be $20 million per week at the #MRLF2021. Find out more: landportal.org/event/2021/04… @LandRegion @FAOForestry @landportal
Mekong Region Land Governance Project (MRLG) retweeted
When it comes to responsible land investments, Graham Dixie from @Grow_Asia asks how to replicate the best examples in a keynote speech on day 2 of #MRLF2021. Join the discussion: landportal.org/event/2021/04… @LandRegion @FAOForestry @landportal
Mekong Region Land Governance Project (MRLG) retweeted
Day 2 of the #MRLF2021 is getting underway! Renowned journalist from #Myanmar @thinink
is the MC of the event! Tune in here: landportal.org/event/2021/04… #landrights @LandRegion @FAOForestry @landportal @TRF_Stories
