NELGA Knowledge Exchange Webinar Explores Climate Change and Land Governance

The NELGA Knowledge Exchange (NEx) Webinar on Climate Change and Land Governance, held on January 30, 2025, provided a platform for experts and researchers to discuss the critical intersection between climate change and land governance in Africa.

A key highlight was the special edition of the African Journal on Land Policy and Geospatial Sciences (AJLP-GS), which has reached over 10,000 readers worldwide.

The session featured insights from Prof. Moha EL-AYACHI (NELGA North Africa Coordinator), Prof. Patrick OPOKU (Guest Editor), and leading researchers, who presented findings from selected articles. Topics covered included land tenure systems in conflict zones, the impact of mining on land use, and smallholder farmers’ adaptation strategies to climate change.

The discussion emphasized the importance of integrating climate change considerations into land governance. Prof. El-Ayachi noted that the special issue is only the beginning of further research in this field.

The webinar also set the stage for the next NEx session on Gender and Land Governance, with recommendations to enhance outreach, panelist preparation, and audienceengagement. The announcement for the next AJLP-GS special issue is expected soon.