Communal Land Trusts – Stronger Caribbean

Belize Grassroots Youth Empowerment Association

BGYEA – Harmonyville “Stop Talk. Act Now!” In 2009, in response to the challenges many Belizeans faced in accessing land, the Belize Grassroots Youth Empowerment Association (BGYEA) emerged as a champion for transparency, accountability and fairness in land distribution, recognizing its importance for generational food sovereignty and security. BGYEA identified 1,800 acres of tax-delinquent land …

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The Post-Irma Disaster and the Right to Act in Defense of their Territory

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn The Post-Irma Disaster and the Right to Act in Defense of their Territory Land Defenders at Cedar Tree Point. Source: https://www.glanlaw.org/caribbean-landgrabs Save Barbuda Movement A monumental victory for Barbuda and the entire Caribbean fighting U.S. developers in island-wide grab land post-Irma, stands as a demonstration to the indomitable spirit of grassroots initiatives …

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Common Ground: Securing Land Rights and Safeguarding the Earth

Common Ground: Securing Land Rights and Safeguarding the Earth The following is an excerpt from the briefing paper of the same name, by Pearce, F. 2016. Published by International Land Coalition, Oxfam International, and Rights and Resources Initiative [Link to full document] Foreword Insecure land rights are a global crisis – for the millions of …

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Communal Lands: A Model for Sustainable Resource Management and Cultural Identity

Communal Lands: A Model for Sustainable Resource Management and Cultural Identity Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Photo Credit: iStock thePicThing In the Caribbean, communal land systems have been historically utilized by communities to sustainably manage and preserve their natural resources while fostering social connections. These systems often stem from indigenous traditions and have adapted over time to …

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Land in the Caribbean: Issues of Policy, Administration and Management in the English Speaking Caribbean

Land in the Caribbean: Issues of Policy, Administration and Management in the English Speaking Caribbean The following is an excerpt from the briefing paper of the same name, Editor: Williams, A. 2003. Published by Land Tenure Center, University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA [Link to full document] Critical Issues : Unofficial land tenure systems are as significant as …

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