Thanks to the work and bravery of many human rights defenders around the world, corporations are beginning to understand the importance of respecting human rights with regard to the land they or their suppliers lease, use, or impact. As their operations and supply chains extend into many of the c...
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Since 2008, a global land rush—sparked initially by a dramatic rise in global food prices and now driven by a variety of factors including increased demand for food and biofuels, carbon markets, and speculation—has been remaking the face of agriculture and land use in the developing world. It ...
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In my last post, I wrote about the risks and benefits of large-scale land acquisitions in developing countries. Judging by the growing number of related articles and commentaries, the issue is increasingly finding its way on to the radar screens of policy-makers and thought leaders. As I read the...
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