16/07/2017 - Abstract: The Voluntary Guidelines on the Responsible Governance of Tenure of Land, Fisheries and Forests in the Context of National Food Security is the first global exhaustive tool on the tenure of land and natural resources developed through an open inter-governmental process with the full and effective participation of a vast array of relevant actors. In such document, internationally accepted principles and norms were established to define responsible practices for the use and control of land, fisheries and forests. In the course of a long but highly successful negotiation process, civil society organizations and social movements had a significant impact in the development of the guidelines in a number of key points. Contributing with informed and compelling interventions, they brought forward the points of view, experiences, voices and proposals of small-scale food producers, family farmers and the sectors of the world’s population that are most exposed to food insecurity.

16/07/2017 - Abstract: The Voluntary Guidelines on the Responsible Governance of Tenure of Land, Fisheries and Forests in the Context of National Food Security is the first global exhaustive tool on the tenure of land and natural resources developed through an open inter-governmental process with the full and effective participation of a vast array of relevant actors. In such document, internationally accepted principles and norms were established to define responsible practices for the use and control of land, fisheries and forests. In the course of a long but highly successful negotiation process, civil society organizations and social movements had a significant impact in the development of the guidelines in a number of key points. Contributing with informed and compelling interventions, they brought forward the points of view, experiences, voices and proposals of small-scale food producers, family farmers and the sectors of the world’s population that are most exposed to food insecurity.

09/01/2017 - Abstract: Millions of people worldwide depend on natural resources such as land, fisheries and forests that are used collectively as commons. Commons are essential to culture, identity and well-being. As a source of food and income, they are an important safety-net, especially for the most marginalized and vulnerable people. The Voluntary Guidelines on the Responsible Governance of Tenure of Land, Fisheries and Forests in the Context of National Food Security provide a historic opportunity to recognize and secure tenure rights to commons. This film explains key strategies on how to make responsible governance of tenure rights to commons a reality.

22/12/2016 - Abstract: Since February 2014 Sierra Leone, with support from the Government of Germany and FAO has been implementing the Voluntary Guidelines on the Responsible Governance of Tenure (VGGT). This range of interviews with engaged national stakeholders from the land, fisheries and forestry sectors documents best practices and lessons learned

07/12/2016 - Abstract: The key message of this video is that secure tenure rights provide the foundation for economic growth, enhanced food security and nutrition, reduced conflict, and improved natural resource management while also improving the overall investment environment, thereby fostering increased investment. It addresses the importance of safeguarding land tenure rights in line with the Voluntary Guidelines for the Responsible Governance of Tenure of Land, Fisheries and Forests in the Context of National Food Security, for government authorities involved in the promotion, approval and monitoring of agricultural investments.

06/12/2016 - Abstract: Más de 50 años de conflicto en Colombia, han dejado al campo como uno de los grandes perdedores. Por cuenta del conflicto, entre otras causas, el país ha dejado de aprovechar las 22 millones de hectáreas con vocación agrícola. Según cifras oficiales solo 7 millones de hectáreas se usan para este fin. El desplazamiento forzado, el abandono del campo por causas económicas y la ocupación de la tierra por parte de terceros, que le dan usos poco adecuados, han ocasionado un escenario que mina el desarrollo del país, afecta la produción de alimentos y amenaza el medio ambiente. Reorganizar el campo, redistribuir la tierra y darle un uso adecuado, representa uno de los grandes retos que enfrenta el país de cara al futuro.

06/12/2016 - Abstract: The daily food and income of billions of people, particularly the rural poor, are determined by their access to land, fisheries and forests. Societies decide and regulate access to these resources through systems of tenure. Paul Munro-Faure, Deputy Director and Francesca Romano, Land Tenure Officer of the FAO Partnership, Advocacy and Capacity Development Division explain how supporting responsible governance of tenure is critical to achieving food security and allowing families to invest in sustainable production. They describe the FAO policy work, including key policy messages. This video forms part of a series of policy and governance videos being produced by FAO in 2016.

02/02/2016 - Abstract: The project “Increase the use of the Voluntary Guidelines on Responsible Governance of Tenure of Land, Fisheries and Forests in the Context of National Food Security among CSOs and grassroots organizations” started in September 2014 thanks to support from the Kingdom of Belgium. Its first phase, involving seven countries (Guatemala, South Africa, Malawi, Myanmar, Niger, Senegal and Nepal) ended in December 2015. In these countries, between 60 and 100 people were trained on the Voluntary Guidelines, and between 200 and 2 500 people in each country were made aware of the Voluntary Guidelines through an information campaign that included meetings, radio programmes, videos and newsletters.

31/01/2016 - Abstract: Las “Directrices voluntarias sobre la gobernanza responsable de la tenencia de la tierra, la pesca y los bosques en el contexto de la seguridad alimentaria nacional (DVGT)” promueven la gobernanza responsable de la tierra, la pesca y los bosques con respecto a todas las formas de tenencia: pública, comunal, indígena, consuetudinaria e informal. Guatemala fue el primer país en América Latina en tomar en cuenta a las DVGT para elaborar, socializar e implementar la Política Agraria nacional. En este video se presentan testimonios de representantes de sectores clave en el proceso.

21/05/2015 - Abstract: Friday 22 May, from 14:00-15:30 Rome time, in the context of third year since CFS’s endorsement of the VGGT will take an interactive panel discussion including panelists from different technical divisions and decentralized offices. The objective of the meeting is to collectively celebrate the spirit, motivation and successes accomplished in supporting the implementation of the VGGT in the last 3 years. You can follow us through web streaming at http://intranet.fao.org/stream or join us live in the Austria room (C-250) at FAO headquarters. Panelists to be confirmed include: • Gabriel Rugalema FAO Representative, FAO Sierra Leone • Margret Vidar Legal Officer in the Development Law Service of the Legal Office • Martha Osorio Gender and Rural Development Officer in the Social Protection Division of the Economic and Social Development Department • Paul Munro-Faure Co-chair of the FAO VGGT Task Force and Deputy Director of the Climate, Energy and Tenure Division • Rebecca Metzner Senior Fishery Officer in the Policy, Economics and Institutions Division of the Fisheries and Aquaculture Department (FIPI) • Rolf Hackbart Co-chair of the FAO VGGT Task Force and Deputy Director, Office of Partnerships, Advocacy and Capacity Development (OPC) • Safia Aggarwal Forestry Officer in the Forest Economics, Policy and Products Division, of the Forestry Department • Sergio Gomez Land Tenure Senior Consultant of the Regional Office for Latin America and the Caribbean