Supporting liveable climate sensitive cities through integrated urban land management
Renée Chartres, our Senior Land and Legal Specialist, shares her thoughts on urban land management and its many linkages with climate and other critical socio-political issues.
The MRLG Project Hosts the 4th Mekong Regional Land Forum, celebrating 11 years of the Project
In September 2025, the 4th Mekong Regional Land Forum brought together more than 450 participants in person and online to reflect on the future of land governance in the Mekong region.
Transforming Land Governance: Insights from our Nepal Team Leader Brian Garcia
An interview with Brian Garcia, LEI associate and current Team Leader for our team providing technical assistance in Nepal.
Piloting Resilience: Insights from the VARS Project in Vanuatu’s Urban Recovery
On 17th December 2024 around midday, a 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck just 30 km away from Vanuatu’s capital city of Port Vila. No stranger to disasters, the nation has weathered three major cyclones in 2023 alone. But recovery from this impact has felt a little different. 14 people tragically lost their lives, and an estimated […]
Land is the Link: Climate, Gender, Sustainable Change and the Future of Development
The world of land tenure and administration is also constantly evolving, influenced by political change, climate disruption, and technological evolution. Global official development assistance (ODA) fell in 2024 for the first time in five years, dropping by 7.1% as donor countries shifted their priorities inward and scaled back commitments. Although some countries – like Korea, […]
FIG2025: First Impressions and Fresh Questions from a Geospatial Newbie
Our Research and Communications Officer Naia Webb reflects on her time at the FIG international conference in Brisbane this April. As a geospatial newbie, she had plenty to learn, and was keen to hear about where industry leaders think the profession is, and should be headed.
Building Resilience in Vanuatu: An Interview with Nik Regenvanu on Affordable Housing and Land Development Post-Disaster
In this interview, Nik Regenvanu, LEI’s Team Leader of the Vanuatu Affordable and Resilient Settlements (VARS) project, shares insights into his work addressing housing and land tenure challenges in Port Vila. With a background in banking, finance, and governance across the Pacific, Nik discusses the progress of the VARS project, its role in tackling affordable housing and secure land tenure, and the impact of the December 2024 earthquake on the region. He highlights the importance of collaborative efforts between the government, private sector, and communities in creating sustainable and resilient settlements for the future. Nik also discusses the critical role of financial institutions in facilitating affordable housing development, the need for long-term resilience planning, and his vision for Vanuatu’s urban growth beyond the immediate recovery efforts. The VARS project, supported by the World Bank and Vanuatu’s government, is seen as a potential model for similar initiatives across the Pacific, contributing to the region’s long-term stability and development.
Working on Improving Land Registration with Lesotho’s Community Councils
Good land registration is crucial for sustainable land management and securing land rights in Lesotho. It ensures clear ownership, resolves disputes, and protects tenure security. Overcoming challenges like women’s land rights and high registration costs can foster fairer, more transparent land systems.
Bringing Gender to the Forefront in Land Registration: Reflections from Lineo Rakaibe
Lineo Rakaibe is a gender expert working with LEI in Lesotho. She writes from her previous experience as a District Gender Officer under the Ministry of Gender, Youth and Social Development, and more recently as a Senior Gender and Social Inclusion Expert on the Land and Gender consultancy, part of the Market Driven Irrigated Horticulture (MDIH) project, which falls under the Millenium Challenge Corporation Lesotho Compact.
2025 Message from the MD: Happy New Year!
If 2024 was a day out of the office, it would have been to a theme park. We took many rides (a couple too many) on the roller coaster with tender proposals and travel, and not enough time at the picnic tables to exchange and connect. The unpredictability and sometime rapid pace of work in […]
