Context
In 2026, we aim to amplify regional experiences in global policy and advocacy spaces by launching a regional learning webinar series focussed on women, youth, and land governance. Based on that, we will leverage the global momentum of the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists (IYRP) and the International Year of Women Farmers (IYWF).
The webinars will be held monthly for ILC members and partners to create structured spaces for peer exchange and connect members with ILC partners; through sharing experiences, tools, lessons learned and visibility of regional initiatives.
These global moments provide a strategic opportunity to:
- Elevate the leadership of women farmers and pastoralists
- Strengthen tenure security and economic empowerment
- Promote youth engagement and intergenerational learning
- Explore emerging issues as carbon and nature market in relation to land governance
Thematic Areas
Proposals should align with one or more of the following thematic areas:
1. Women’s Land Rights and Economic Empowerment
Aligned with SDG reporting & IYWF, key focus areas include:
- Use of SDG 5.a tool – learning on reporting and collaboration with FAO.
- Promoting the role of women farmers & pastoralists – good practices, stories, case studies.
- Tenure security & access to microfinance for women – experiences, tools, and models.
- Legal and policy reforms affecting women’s access to land and inheritance rights
2. Pastoralists, Rangelands and Resilient Land Governance
Aligned with IYRP, this thematic area addresses governance challenges and opportunities in rangeland and pastoral systems including:
- Pastoralist land governance, mobility, and customary systems
- Climate change, conflict, and displacement in rangeland contexts
- Policy reforms and community-led solutions in pastoral areas
- Carbon and nature market and their implications for rangeland tenure
3. Youth Engagement & Leadership
Strengthening youth engagement and evidence-based advocacy including:
- Youth-led land data and monitoring initiatives
- Youth land rights advocacy and leadership
Structure
The sessions will be running on monthly basis, as follows:
- Webinars will be 1.5 hour
- Sessions from 1–2 speakers (members and/or partners)
- Interactive discussion and peer exchange
- Interpretation will be available (English/ French/ Arabic)
Submission Guidelines
Selected proposals will become part of a coordinated online webinar series throughout 2026.
Please fill and submit a short concept note about your session.
Submission Deadline: End of working day 7th April 2026.
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