Youth, Women and Land Tenure Brief
Background
The Coalition of Action 4 Soil Health (CA4SH) is launching a Youth, Women and Land Tenure Brief to build on discussions from UNCCD COP16 on “The Gateway to Land Restoration and Resilience: Pathways to Land Tenure for Women & Youth.”
Women, youth, and marginalized communities often play a central role in managing and conserving land resources, and our meaningful involvement can significantly enhance the effectiveness of land restoration efforts. However, women and youth, especially young women, are often disadvantaged when it comes to ownership and access to land, undermining our indispensable contributions to food security and our communities.
Actively addressing gender and age disparities in land tenure systems ensures that the diverse needs and perspectives of all community members are considered, leading to more sustainable and equitable environmental outcomes.
How to Contribute
CA4SH invites members and partners to contribute insights, case studies, and experiences that:
Identify barriers to equitable land access and management
Present actionable solutions within communities
Showcase inclusive models that enhance resilience and address desertification and drought
Strengthen youth engagement and women’s land rights
Contributions may include written inputs, examples of gender-responsive and inclusive models, or participation in a collaborative drafting process and co-development sessions.
Timeline
More information coming soon
Contact
To contribute or request further information, please contact:
Hanna Linden
Research Associate, CA4SH & CIFOR-ICRAF
h.linden@cifor-icraf.org
Daniela Solis
Coordination & Events Lead, CA4SH
coordination@coalitionforsoilhealth.org
