
ILDC 2026 thematic tracks




Cross-cutting Themes

Gender (International Year of the Woman Farmer)
Exploring how land governance systems can better recognise women’s rights, realities, and lived experiences across rural and urban contexts. From tenure security to access and participation, the theme examines what equitable land systems look like in practice.
Pastoralism (International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralism)
Highlighting the importance of mobility, commons, and collective rights in rethinking land governance frameworks. The theme explores how pastoralist livelihoods can be better recognised amidst climate transitions, conservation, and competing land demands.
Localisation and IPLC (Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities)
Focusing on community-led approaches, customary tenure, and meaningful participation in land governance processes. The theme examines how indigenous peoples and local communities can move from consultation to genuine decision-making authority.
