In Ghana’s forest-fringe Obogu Traditional Area, the Community Land Development Foundation (COLANDEF) is strengthening land tenure security for smallholder farmers. With digital tools and training provided through Cadasta’s Land for Climate and Forest Rights Program, COLANDEF has mapped 657 land parcels, benefiting 553 households.
This locally led initiative equips traditional authorities, community data collectors, and Customary Land Secretariat staff with skills to manage and protect land records. By blending geospatial technology with customary practices, the project safeguards households against land grabs, supports sustainable agriculture, and builds resilience to climate threats.