We'll be bringing you some coverage from the panel discussion, inc views of @LCotula, @RKnightNamati & @kaitlincordes, in approx 15 minshttps://twitter.com/IIED/status/926090395485966337 …
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See how IIED works to improve the use of
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Even if laws are similar, it's vital to
understand the politics & local context, says @LCotula, and tailor your approach accordingly
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Q: Who owns your land? One response was "1 - God. 2 - guns & govt. 3 - community". Community land perceptions are often influenced by power
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The 5th UK Land Forum agrees it's important to work at all the different levels, & engage in depth and long term with communities
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@LCotula advocates face-to-face workshops bringing together people who work at grassroots to share best tools/practices. Can be empoweringShow this thread -
@RKnightNamati highlights how work can be siloed: eg conservation & food security movements wld benefit frm using legal empowerment approachShow this thread -
"Know the law, use the law, shape the law".
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That's all for now from the 5th UK Land Forum - we'll have a blog outlining some of the discussions in a few weeks
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