Africa Community

Institutional Frameworks, Policies, and Land Data: Insights from Monitoring Land Governance and Tenure Security in the Context of Sustainable Development Goals in Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda, and Zambia

Authored by: Robert Peter Ndugwa and Clinton Kubondo Omusula, both attached to UN-Habitat in Nairobi

Published in 2025 on the journal Land.
The full text is here: https://doi.org/10.3390/land14050960
Below is the abstract:
Within the sustainable development goals (SDGs) framework, access to land, its governance, and tenure security play pivotal roles in fostering inclusive and sustainable development. The United Nations estimates that by 2050, Africa’s population will reach close to 2.5 billion. Moreover, the pressure exerted on African lands by climate change has significantly impacted productivity of arable land, thereby affecting agriculture—the continent’s most important sector. Therefore, effective management of land resources and protecting land rights of all citizens are now more than ever essential for attaining sustainable development and social stability. This research paper examines the critical role of land governance and tenure security in fostering sustainable development in Africa, a region facing rapid population growth and climate-related challenges. It analyses the institutional frameworks, policies, and land data availability in Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda, and Zambia and how these factors intersect to enhance monitoring land governance and tenure security within the context of the sustainable development goals. The paper explores lessons learnt in these four countries, focusing on SDG indicators related to equitable access to land, secure land rights, and responsible land management practices.

Hello everyone,

I am Joshua Shepherd Nyatepe from Ghana. I work with Ghana Irrigation Development Authority as Manager Agronomy.

I am here to contribute to knowledge co-creation.

Feel free to contact me via nyatepejoshuas88@gmail.com or joshua.nyatepe@gida.gov.gh

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My name is ASENDE ELOCO ASEL, the Chair Executive Officer of the GREENLAND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION.

This organization aims to combat the desertification in cultivating the land by planting the trees, and farming in general.

Since we are based in the DRC's war zone, we are helpful to the orphans, widows and widowers vulnerable of war crisis, in education, sanitation and care of their wellbeing.
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Meteorological drought dynamics and vegetation sensitivity in Ethiopia, Genale Dawa Basin

This is a research publication written by:Zelalem Alemayehu Kebede and Mussie Tizazu Bogale. This is an open-accessed article can be obtained by the publication link: https://www.academia.edu/2997-6006/3/2/10.20935/AcadEnvSci8199

Greetings to All! My name is Masango Solomon Sone, and I serve as the Executive Director of Green Cameroon. Green Cameroon is a non-profit organization committed to environmental conservation, sustainable land management, and community-driven climate resilience. Our work is deeply aligned with the UNCCD mandate, particularly in the following areas:
Land Restoration & Sustainable Agriculture: We work with local farming communities to implement agroforestry, soil conservation techniques, and sustainable farming practices that restore degraded lands and improve food security.
Community-Based Natural Resource Management: We empower rural communities—especially women and youth—to sustainably manage forest resources, water catchments, and biodiversity, reducing pressure on fragile ecosystems.
Drought Resilience & Early Warning: We support community-level drought preparedness through training on climate-smart agriculture, water harvesting techniques, and the establishment of local early warning systems to mitigate the impacts of recurrent droughts.
Environmental Education & Advocacy: We run awareness campaigns and capacity-building programs that promote sustainable land use and influence local policy towards climate adaptation.
Cameroon, like many African nations, faces increasing challenges from land degradation and changing rainfall patterns. Through Green Cameroon, we are committed to scaling up nature-based solutions and fostering South-South learning to enhance drought resilience at the grassroots level.
I look forward to actively contributing to this community, sharing our field experiences, and collaborating with fellow members on initiatives that advance sustainable land management across Africa.
Please feel free to reach out to me directly at info@greencameroon.org or visit our website at www.greencameroon.org to learn more about our programs.

My name is Tigist Endashaw Bealem and I am working as an international Consultant in Climate Action Policy Advocacy based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. I engage in various thematic areas: Climate Change and Health, Food Systems, Gender, Youth Empowerment Climate Finance, Negotiations and Policy. I support various Research Institutions, Civil Society Organizations, and Youth Groups in Ethiopia, Africa and Globally in Climate Action Policy advocacy. Coming from a country that is very much impacted by climate change and repeated droughts I greatly appreciate being part of this Community of Practice and look forward to engaging more and contributing to sustainable solutions in country, Africa and Globally. Thank you so much!

Hello everyone,
My name is Peter Njeru, from Kenya. I am a youth negotiator currently part of the Land Youth Negotiators Programme (LYNP), led by the Youth Negotiators Academy (YNA). I am additionally a master's student at the University of Nairobi, Kenya, undertaking a Master of Art in Environmental Policy. My research is on land use and land cover change policies and the migratory Endangered Steppe Eagle bird. Professionally, I work at BirdLife International Africa, as a policy officer, supporting organisation engagements in environmental policy, multilateral environmental agreements, and site casework. I also co-chair the Africa Biodiversity Working Group (ABWG) for Major Groups and Stakeholders to UNEP supporting shaping civil society voice related to biodiversity ahead of Africa Ministerial Conference on the Environment (AMCEN) meetings. I look forward to engaging and contributing to the mission and vision of this community.😍

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Drought management demands more than theory, it requires real experiences, practical knowledge, and bold action.

Our voices matter, our field realities matter, our collective knowledge is what drives lasting resilience.

Let us keep learning, sharing, and leading change.

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I’m currently working gathering feedback on the Drought Impact Assessment Platform (D-IAP) — a tool developed by the Food and Agriculture Organization that helps assess drought impacts on crops, water productivity, and irrigation under current and future climate scenarios.

If you’re able to, please help me out by doing the following:

1️⃣ Take a few minutes to go through the platform:
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2️⃣ Then complete a short user experience survey https://forms.office.com/r/ic4BeFdjwG

The idea is to understand how easy it is to use, what works well, and what could be improved. Your feedback will directly support making the platform more useful and user-friendly.

🌱 It would mean a lot to me if you could take a few minutes to contribute, thank you so much in advance!