The GLF successfully positioned itself as a convening platform not only within the land governance community but also in dialogue with related sectors, particularly around the Rio Conventions. This cross-sectoral engagement is increasingly important for ensuring that land tenure is fully integrated into wider policy and implementation frameworks.

The Forum covered a range of key themes, including the intersections between land tenure and global environmental goals; the role of Indigenous Peoples and local communities; the importance of strategic partnerships in achieving sustainable development; and the pressing challenges linked to the erosion of the rule of law. This includes continued violence against land rights defenders, shrinking civic space, and conflicts driven by land and natural resources. Agrarian reform and justice were also high on the agenda—highlighted against a backdrop of widening inequality.

Colombia’s active engagement, particularly in the context of ICARRD+20, stood out. The country is not only advancing its national commitments to agrarian reform but is also asserting leadership at both regional and global levels.

Finally, we marked a moment of transition within the ILC Secretariat, as Marcy Vigoda stepped in as the new director, following the departure of Michael Taylor. We look forward to deepening collaboration between FAO, ILC’s Secretariat, its members, and the wider land community, in support of inclusive, secure, and sustainable land governance.