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ILDC 2023
Land-People Relations: Diversity and Transitions
About the Conference
The ILDC is an annual gathering that unites global land stakeholders and enthusiasts from the Global South. Since its inception in 2017, ILDC has ignited vital discussions on critical land-related issues, fostering partnerships, collaborative research, and impactful actions. Our inclusive international conference has significantly contributed to a thriving land ecosystem in India.
The 7th ILDC unfolds at the scenic FLAME University, Pune, fondly known as the “Oxford of the East.” Here, we champion cross-sectoral, interdisciplinary, and transdisciplinary dialogues on land and development. We offer a unique platform where researchers, practitioners, governments, businesses, and entrepreneurs converge for open and inclusive conversations.
Key Highlights
1. Curated Panel Discussions and Round Tables: Engage with administrators, practitioners, development leaders, and private sectors.
2. Master Classes: Explore contemporary, critical topics with experts.
3. Artistic and Cultural Events: Immerse yourself in captivating visual galleries.
4. Platforms for Young Researchers: Connect with peers and mentors. Media Workshops for Journalists
5. Recommendation for publication: Papers submitted would be recommended for publication after a comprehensive peer review process.
6. Mentorship: phD students would be provided with mentorship during the conference
Conference Theme
Land-People Relations: Diversity and Transitions
The world today experiences profound shifts in land use, tenures, and administration. Global and local initiatives like Climate Actions and Sustainable Development Goals impact land usage, particularly affecting marginalized communities. Amidst these transformations, diversity thrives in land-people relations, where customary tenure and collective tenures endure despite formal reforms.
ILDC 2023 explores connections, urging participants to delve into the interplay between external transition triggers (e.g., climate actions, sustainable development goals) and local diversity contexts in land and development.
Session proposal and abstract submitters are encouraged to explore various combinations of topics, connecting diverse contexts with external transition triggers. For instance,
1. Delve into ‘how women’s land rights agenda of SDG interacts with land records digitization,’ or ‘the influence of land formalization (e.g., SVAMITVA or Forest Rights) on financial inclusion or climate action.’
2. Unearth discussions on the interaction between energy economics (renewable energy investments) and land economics.
3. Investigate the influence of climate action or inclusive growth instruments on local tenure regimes like informality or community tenure.
Submissions examining the nexus between technology and land policy, climate change, disaster and land tenure, urban planning and development, and local tenure are highly welcomed.
We encourage sharing ideas that expand conversations to include ‘left-behind’ communities such as tea tribes and fisher folks, and efforts to democratize resource governance.
Join ILDC 2023 in sculpting a sustainable, inclusive, and diverse land-people future.
