14/05/2012 - Abstract: In a landmark decision the Committee on World Food Security (CFS) has endorsed a set of far-reaching global guidelines aimed at helping governments safeguard the rights of rural people to own or access land, forests and fisheries. In this interview, FAO Assistant Director-General Alexander Mueller outlines how the Voluntary Guidelines were formulated and explains the central role of the Committee on World Food Security, who stands to benefit most, and why the guidelines are so important.

10/05/2012 - Abstract: This video shares a range of opinions on the development of and fundamental need for the Voluntary Guidelines on the Responsible Governance of tenure in the context of national food security to protect people’s human rights. They have a strategic importance for overcoming hunger and can guide countries to develop their own policies and programmes for the benefit of their citizens

10/05/2012 - Abstract: Noel D. De Luna, Chair of the Committee on World Food Security (CFS) speaks about the importance of the Voluntary Guidelines on the Governance of Tenure. He describes how the Guidelines were developed and how they can be used by countries to benefit communities.

10/05/2012 - Abstract: Magdalena Anna Kropiwnicka, Technical Advisor, Permanent Representation of the Republic of Poland to FAO speaks briefly about why the Voluntary Guidelines on the Governance of Tenure are important to lead to improved food security for all.

10/05/2012 - Abstract: H.E Wilfred J.Ngirwa, Permanent Representative and Alternate Governor on behalf of the Minister of Agriculture, Food and Cooperatives – Tanzania speaks about the importance of the Voluntary Guidelines on the Governance of Tenure of Land, Fisheries and Forests in the context of National Food Security. He suggests that these guidelines are a reference point for the responsible governance of land tenure and can guide policy makers but should be used in accordance with the customs of different cultures.

10/05/2012 - Abstract: Charles Ogang, president of Uganda’s National Farmer’s Federation speaks about the importance and acceptance of the Voluntary Guidelines on the Governance of Tenure as world population grows and the responsibilities of governments in implementing guidelines.

10/05/2012 - Abstract: Paul Munro-Faure, Deputy Director of the Office for Partnerships, Advocacy and Capacity Development (OPC) speaks about the Voluntary Guidelines on the Governance of Tenure in the context of current global developments. He describes the huge number of consultations that have been fundamental in the drafting of the guidelines.

10/05/2012 - Abstract: Rehema Bavuma, Project Officer for the Katosi Women Development Trust (KWDT) speaks about the relevance of the Voluntary Guidelines on the Governance of Tenure to local communities especially fisher folk. She explains the importance of empowering communities to have access to and an understanding of the Guidelines. She also emphasizes the need to monitor the impact of the Guidelines.

10/05/2012 - Abstract: Milton Rondó Filho. Coordinator-General of International Actions in the Fight Against Hunger, Ministry of Foreign Relations, Brazil speak about access to land as a basic human right that must be protected, provided and promoted particularly for forest dwellers who have kept the forests for five centuries and should be able to continue living there.

10/05/2012 - Abstract: Angel Strappazón, La Via Campesina, International Peasant Movement, speaks about the strategic importance of the Voluntary Guidelines on the Responsible Governance of Tenure for the future of humanity to combat hunger. He describes how the guidelines support the sustainable management of land, seas and forests which is particularly important for indigenous peoples.