During the week of 22 September 2025, States once again met in Vienna under Working Group III (WGIII)...
The global transition to renewable energy systems will be mineral intensive and, under the current linear economy conditions,...
Supporting governments, civil society, communities and peoples, and other relevant actors in strengthening the governance of land-based investments (including investments in agriculture, renewable energy, forestry, and extractive industries)
Recognizing that more and better private sector investment is widely seen as critical to advancing economic development and achieving the SDGs in low- and middle-income countries, ALIGN responds to concerns that land-based investments sometimes also contribute to dispossession, environmental degradation, and conflict. With work in multiple countries across Sub-Saharan Africa and the Asia-Pacific, it spanned three core activities:
ALIGN is a collaboration of CCSI, the International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED), and Namati. It is funded by UK Aid from the UK Government.
We partnered with governments, civil society and communities in 15+ countries to enhance the governance of land-based investments across agriculture, extractives and renewable energy.
Leading to:
What’s next? CCSI now leverages this unique evidence base to shape the agenda on food systems transition and adaptation finance, recognizing that effective land governance is essential for directing capital, safeguarding rights, and unlocking durable climate resilience.
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How can national transition planning better embed responsible land governance practices to ensure just transitions? Drawing on applied experience in Indonesia and Zambia, this report synthesizes lessons from civil society action and policy engagement to offer practical strategies for governments, subnational authorities, and practitioners navigating the land governance dimensions of the energy transition.
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