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Land

Land is a fundamental resource that underpins the jobs, cultures, and economies of people around the world. Achieving land tenure security for all is essential to create a world free of poverty on a livable planet.

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VIDEO | May 5, 2025

Watch the recording of the opening session of the 2025 World Bank Land Conference.
EVENT | May 5-8, 2025

World Bank Land Conference 2025

Find out more about the 2025 Land Conference �� the premier global forum for the land sector.
BLOG | APRIL 29, 2025

What are land systems��and why do they matter? Read on to find out.

Land At-A-Glance

Approximately 2.5 billion people��one-third of the global population��rely on land, natural resources, and ecosystems for their well-being and livelihoods. Land is the foundation upon which we build our homes, grow our food, and develop our infrastructure.?Achieving land tenure security for all is essential to creating a world free of poverty on a livable planet.?

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