🌾 Ukraine's farmland is among the country's most strategic assets – but how accessible is it to farmers? A new report by our partner @ecodiya.bsky.social explores #landconcentration, barriers facing small & medium-scale farmers and the implications for #Ukraine's recovery 📄 bit.ly/4pdrimP

This year, the 🌐 Desertification and Drought Day is under the theme 𝗥𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀: 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗲. 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁. 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗲. Read the article by a group of scientists, among them from CDE/WOCAT, and find out why enabling pastoralist management of rangelands is so important👉 t.ly/njkes #IYRP @unccd.bsky.social

#CarbonMarkets are again being promoted as a crucial tool for #climatemitigation & #sustainabledevelopment, but are the same governance failures, land conflicts & social injustices marking earlier mechanisms just being reproduced under new labels? Read on >> bit.ly/4uHWbkp #SB64

📢 Join us on 15 June at #SB64 in Bonn for a discussion on #grassroots perspectives on #CarbonMarkets. We'll explore #landtenure challenges, overlooked customary & informal rights, community-led documentation & lessons from the proposed Botolan #WindFarm🌱👨 Visit us for updates at www.landmatrix.org!‍🌾

⚖️ How are #sustainabledevelopment, #humanrights & #communitysafeguards being addressed under the #ParisAgreement Article 6.4's SD Tool? We reflect on the Tool's review process and its implications for #landrights and communities ▶️ bit.ly/4g99BCg #SB64 #Article6 #CarbonMarkets #ClimateAction

🌍 How are #ParisAgreement #Article6 projects implemented on the ground – and who bears their social and environmental costs? We'll share data on this next week at #SB64 showing how many of them are linked with conflicts and limited consultation with local communities.🔎 Explore ➡️ www.landmatrix.org

3/ Led by @sandraeckert.bsky.social (CDE) the study also finds: - Soy produced likely linked to deforestation is mainly financed by domestic investors - Only a small share of such soy is exported to the EU 💡The results highlight the need for coordinated governance across global supply chains.

2/ This alluvial plot shows the links between origins of #investments and trade destinations of soy produced by large-scale land acquisitions in Argentina (blue) and Brazil (yellow). Numbers in parentheses represent production area (in 1,000 ha). @landmatrix.bsky.social

1/ New research on #soy, land investments and #deforestation in South America reveals: 14.2% of analysed soy areas (269,350 ha) are likely linked to #deforestation. The study analyses how large-scale soy #landdeals in Argentina & Brazil connect investors, trade flows & deforestation risk👉 t.ly/aK1L1

🌍 What does just #climateaction look like? We'll be discussing how #climatejustice can strengthen -- rather than undermine -- #landrights, #tenuresecurity & local agency at the #SB64 in June. Explore our latest reports on #carbonoffsetting & #humanrights: www.landmatrix.org/

❓ Does the Paris Agreement’s Article 6.4 mechanism adequately protect Indigenous Peoples and local communities from bearing the brunt of carbon market expansion? A new report by the Land Matrix Initiative and @carbonmarketwatch.bsky.social investigates. 📄 Read more: bit.ly/4tbeqxZ #CarbonMarkets

This powerful new film produced by the African Faith Justice Network (AFJN) with data from the #LandMatrix exposes how #landgrabbing across Africa undermines #foodsecurity & livelihoods - but also how evidence can drive accountability & protect communities 🎥 Watch: bit.ly/47YA80i #LandRights

Our partner @ecodiya.bsky.social recently demonstrated the power of our data to monitor foreign #landinvestments and #landconcentration in #EasternEurope to drive transparency and inform #LandGovernance at a guest lecture at the National University of Life and Environmental Sciences of #Ukraine 👏

Launched yesterday at #ICARRD20, this new report explains why #landdata is critical for secure #landtenure, livelihoods, #foodsecurity, equality and #landrights. Co-published by our partners @cirad.bsky.social and ILC together with @fao.org with contributions by us, the Land Matrix 👀 bit.ly/40wIg3W

My take on a very interesting discussion on @mongabay.com, between @grain.org and @landmatrix.bsky.social about the carbon land grab. Featuring the TERAKA smallholder tree planting project in Madagascar, run by a French company called iTeraka. reddmonitor.substack.com/p/the-carbon...

The #carbonoffset debate isn’t black & white. In our response to @grain.org, published by Mongabay, we agree many land-based carbon deals pose real risks. But not all should be tarred with the same brush. Our data shows contrasting models & risk profiles. Nuance matters. bit.ly/40eBe3G

🌍 Where in the world are #CarbonOffsetting projects expanding the fastest? And why?📍 Africa’s Congo Basin, South America (esp. Brazil) and Southeast Asia (esp. Indonesia) are emerging as #greengrabbing hotspots, as our latest Analytical Report reveals ℹ️ bit.ly/3We89Uf #ClimateAction #landrights

🔊 Out now: Analytical Report on #CarbonOffsetting by @landmatrix.bsky.social , published by #CDE, @cirad.bsky.social and @giga-hamburg.de 👉 t.ly/mptRW 💡Key findings: 🌍More than 8.8 mio hectares of land have already been acquired through concessions or outright purchases for carbon offset projects

Speaking now at the #CFS53, Jann Lay from @landmatrix.bsky.social and @giga-hamburg.de presenting key findings from our new report on #CarbonOffset projects as a threat to rights - we have a long way to go but we have made 4 crucial recommendations that can get us there: bit.ly/3We89Uf

Happening now at #CFS53! Our side event exploring the intersection between #LandRights and #CarbonMarkets in the context of #climateaction #biodiversity #foodsecurity #IndigenousPeoples #agroecology #ICARRD20 #foodsystems #tenuresecurity. Keep following for more!

New research raises serious concerns about impacts of land-intensive #NatureBasedSolutions - central to the #VoluntaryCarbonMarket - on vulnerable communities. ❗ More comprehensive #CarbonStandards are crucial ❗ 👀 bit.ly/4q1ZsKd with @cirad.bsky.social @cdeunibe.bsky.social @landpolicy.bsky.social

Is it possible to develop #cleanenergy sources at scale and still protect the environment and ensure fair business practices and equal access for all? We find out >> bit.ly/47fcGwj #justtransition #greengrabbing #Argentina #energytransition #greenenergy #lithiummining

At the #GLF2025 earlier this year one reality was clear: equitable and inclusive #landgovernance remains elusive in many contexts – undermining local communities’ rights and participation and preventing a truly #JustTransition. We show how data can change that 👉http://bit.ly/45QcqBo

This article shows how fast-tracking #RenewableEnergy projects without proper environmental and social safeguards can create as many problems as they solve: bit.ly/4fQqO1q Our deal narrative on #carbonoffset projects in #Indonesia explores if there is a win-win solution: bit.ly/4l5qTQF

Leading #carbonoffset certifier #Verra is updating its #VerifiedCarbonStandard programme and we're actively engaging in the process, which is crucial to achieve a more just and equitable #carbonsector, as our Deal Narratives have already shown. Check them out here: bit.ly/3IYS2qb #carboncredits

#ClimateChange, #biodiversity loss & natural resource depletion must necessarily be global. 🤝 The #EU & the #AU have 15 years of joint research in these fields behind them, & that collaboration is now being boosted by a new international research consortium. More 👉 lc.cx/4Rb6v8

The #PolonynaRuna mountain ridge in #Ukraine is being devastated by unlawful development of a #windfarm. Yes, #windenergy is important, but turbines shouldn't be built in violation of the law or destroy valuable ecosystems in the process. Yet they are, as we found out 📢 bit.ly/3U4OW6g

We've already recorded 9M hectares of #LandDeals for #CarbonOffset projects in our database, with #Indonesia’s #rainforests emerging as a key hotspot 🌴 But do these projects really deliver the climate AND community benefits they promise? Our deal narrative finds out 🔎 bit.ly/4l5qTQF #LandRights

Join us tomorrow 10 June to explore the impacts of #energytransition projects, specifically related to #fossilfuels and #cleanenergy, on indigenous and community land rights and the environment. REGISTER for the webinar here 🗓️ bit.ly/4kYbTUa with @cirad.bsky.social @oxfaminternational.bsky.social

We've just published 3 articles by our partner Ecoaction in which it explores Eastern Europe’s experience in implementing the #VGGTs – with a focus on the impact of companies on communities and the environment. Read the articles on our website here: bit.ly/3SVm0x7

A warm welcome to our partner @landmatrix.bsky.social on Bluesky👏 This independent global land monitoring initiative promotes transparency, accountability, and more meaningful & inclusive participation in land investments and governance.🔗and discover ⤴️ @giga-hamburg.de @cirad.bsky.social @giz.de

How can Nepal unlock its immense #renewableenergy potential to overcome its persistent energy scarcity — while safeguarding the #landrights of its people? This case brief explores just this, including policy constraints, underdeveloped infrastructure and investment opportunities ▶️ bit.ly/3Z1fo3H

Do not miss this critical work released by @tmgthinktank.bsky.social today! While #carboncredits may seem like a win for the climate, what often goes unnoticed is their massive appetite for land that millions depend on for survival. #LandRights4NetZero #carbonjustice #carbonoffsets #LandRights

What are the implications for people and the planet in the race for land to meet the demand for #climatemitigation, #transitionminerals and #renewableenergy? Read our key takeaways on these topics from the World Bank Land Conference in May ▶️ bit.ly/3SJxJOS #LandConf2025 #greendeals #landrights

🗓️ 22 May, in-person publication launch in 📍 Berlin! With the Robert Bosch Stiftung, we explore how the global race for net zero is reshaping global land use & make a powerful case for climate action that prioritizes secure land tenure. 📘 Registration mandatory - deadline 14 May! ✍ bit.ly/44wa23Y

Who really controls the land - and at what cost? By combining our data with the Orbis database, this article by some of our team members uncovers who the investors really are and how different investor types impact #humanrights and #environmentalchange 👉 www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

Join us TODAY at the World Bank #LandConf2025 as we investigate ways to reduce the risks associated with land-intensive #climatemitigation investments. See more ▶️ bit.ly/4iIB0Zs #greendeals #carbonmarkets #carboncredits

Will you be at the World Bank #LandConf2025 next week? If so, we hope you will join us at our session on 5 May at 4pm (ET) as we investigate ways to reduce the risks associated with land-intensive #climatemitigation investments. See more ▶️ bit.ly/4iIB0Zs #greendeals #carbonmarkets #carboncredits