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Investing in Malawi’s Future: Sustainable Financing Recommendations for Land Services

In recent years, the Malawi Ministry of Lands has been making big strides in improving land governance. Improvements include passing the 2016 Customary Land Act, passing the 2022 Land Act Amendments, and receiving approval from the Office of the President's Cabinet of the decentralization of land services functional plan. All of these developments help contribute…

Aligning Policy and Practice in Kenya’s Community Land Governance

By Wambayi Wabwire The Kenya Community Land Act of 2016 (CLA) charted a clear path forward for documenting and recognizing community land rights. A decade later, Kenya is entering a critical phase in implementing the CLA. Recognizing this pivotal moment, the Kenya Land Alliance and Landesa convened a Multi-stakeholder Platform - the Ardhi Caucus, which…

Strengthening Land Governance in Mozambique: Cadasta and Lantmäteriet’s Collaborative Study

Announcements, Announcements|News, Announcements|News|Non-Profit, News, News|Non-Profit, Technology, UncategorizedFeb 25, 2026130Views 0Likes 0Comments

Cadasta and Lantmäteriet, the Swedish National Mapping Agency, are proudly partnering with the National Directorate for Land and Territorial Development (Direção Nacional de Terras e Desenvolvimento Territorial), Cenacarta, ADE, and other relevant organizations to conduct a comprehensive study of the land sector in Mozambique, funded by Sida (the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency). This initiative…

Strengthening the Land Rights Continuum: A Pathway to Resilience and Equity

By Cadasta's Carolina Reynoso Pieters & Leah Kellenberger Around the world, millions of people live, farm, and raise families on land to which they have no formal, recognized rights. These communities–Indigenous Peoples, smallholder farmers, women, and residents of informal settlements–face daily risks that undermine their livelihoods, limit their economic potential, and increase their vulnerability to…

Charting a Shared Path for Tenure Security in the Congo Basin

Announcements, Announcements|News, Announcements|News|Non-Profit, News, News|Non-Profit, Non-Profit, Partnerships, UncategorizedJan 30, 2026247Views 0Likes 0Comments

By: Samuel Mboh, Program Specialist for West and Central Africa, Cadasta The Congo Basin is one of the world’s most critical carbon sinks—and one of the most threatened. As global climate discussions increasingly emphasize the role of Indigenous Peoples and local communities in protecting forests, the Basin stands at the center of international attention. Yet…

Year End Message from Cadasta

Announcements, Announcements|Conferences and Events, Announcements|News, Opinion, UncategorizedDec 19, 2025190Views 0Likes 0Comments

A Decade of Impact. A Future of Possibility. From: Amy Coughenour Betancourt, President and CEO, Cadasta As this year comes to a close, and as we mark Cadasta’s tenth anniversary, it’s impossible not to step back and reflect on the deeper meaning of what we’ve been building together. From the beginning, our mission has…

Mapping a Decade of Change: Cadasta Launches Its New Digital Home

UncategorizedDec 1, 2025339Views 0Likes 0Comments

For ten years, Cadasta and our partners have been mapping what too often remains invisible: people, places, and the rights that form the foundation of thriving communities. From rural farmers in Southeast Asia to forest stewards in Central Africa, we’ve documented over 30 million hectares and helped more than 7+ million people from 7,000 communities…

Cadasta Earns a 4-Star Charity Navigator Rating:

UncategorizedDec 1, 2025320Views 0Likes 0Comments

This year marks a decade since Cadasta set out with a bold idea: to put people and their land on the map to unlock their land and resource rights for improved livelihoods and environmental health. From its beginnings in 2015, the organization has built partnerships powered by technology, data, and collaboration, helping millions of people…

Giving Tuesday 2025: Help Put Communities on the Map

UncategorizedDec 1, 2025275Views 0Likes 0Comments

This year, on December 2, we invite you to join us for Giving Tuesday, a global day of generosity. At Cadasta, every gift matters. With your support, we can deepen our impact and advance land and resource rights for millions of people around the world. This Year Matters Secure land and resource rights are essential…

Building Resilience and Dignity: Cadasta and Habitat for Humanity’s Partnership in Latin America and the Caribbean

UncategorizedNov 10, 2025199Views 0Likes 0Comments

In a small community in Honduras, a young boy no longer wakes up to dirt floors that fill his home with dust and parasites. Instead, he plays on a smooth, concrete surface, which is a simple change that brings dignity, health, and stability to his life and home. In neighboring countries, families affected by hurricanes…

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