Land Governance: A Review and Analysis of Key International Frameworks

Land and the way it is accessed, used and controlled is a key element of sustainable social and economic development, peace and stability, and the realization of human rights. This makes land governance a cornerstone for the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and explains the attention that international instruments pay to it. Recently, the endorsement of various international frameworks has provided an impetus for the global land sector community as new opportunities emerged through these frameworks.