Respect for land rights is essential to sustainable development. Land is central to people’s identity, livelihood and food security. International standards and frameworks are abundantly available.

Yet time and again the human rights of the people who own or use land are violated due to policies and practices relating to its improper use and acquisition. Sub-Saharan countries are a poignant example.

Writing for the Institute of Human Rights and Business, Aidenvironment's human rights expert Marina d'Engelbronner-Kolff discusses ways to address land grabbing. Download the complete article.

For more information contact Marina d'Engelbronner-Kolff.