Meist werden für Land Grabbing Investoren aus China, Indien und den Golfstaaten kritisiert. Zu Recht, aber sie sollten nicht von der bedeutenden Mitverantwortung der europäischen Fonds- und Bankmanager ablenken.

The theme is "Moving towards transparent land governance: Evidence-based next steps". See the agenda here: https://www.conftool.com/landandpoverty2013/sessions.php

À l’occasion de la parution de Main basse sur la terre, les éditions Rue de l’échiquier, Écocampus et le Comptoir Général vous convient à une table ronde sur l’accaparement des terres en présence de :

• Stefano Liberti, journaliste et auteur de Main basse sur la terre
• Olivier De Schutter, rapporteur spécial des Nations unies pour le droit à l’alimentation
• Luc Lamprière, directeur général d’Oxfam France et préfacier de Main basse sur la terre

Le débat sera modéré par Anne-Cécile Robert, journaliste au Monde diplomatique.
Entrée libre et gratuite, inscription obligatoire :
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There will be many self-organised workshops and strategy meetings on landgrabbing at WSF 2013

Film d'Alexis Marant sur l'accaparement des terres, à 20h50 sur ARTE.

Researchers will meet at London Zoo to join the dots between large land deals, conservation, land rights and efforts to tackle poverty in poor communities worldwide.

Focuses on investment opportunities in various parts of Africa such as Zambia, Nigeria, Ethiopia, Ghana, Tanzania, Liberia, Mozambique and Cote D'Ivoire.

Global AgInvesting Middle East (February 25-27, 2013) offers a comprehensive overview of agriculture investment opportunities, risks, and return profiles across all major global production regions, as well as strategies for diversified ag portfolios including regional variation, private equity, liquid investments, water, and protein plays. Produced by HighQuest Partners, GAI Middle East will highlight strategies for ensuring food security, including outsourcing and technological advances. Panel discussions will provide attendees with a picture of the agriculture investing landscape and a clear idea of where the real money is moving in the space. GAI Middle East is produced in conjunction with the Food Security Center of Abu Dhabi.

Débat sur la question de l'accaparement des terres africaines
Vendredi 22 février de 18h30 à 21h
Maison de l'Afrique
7 rue des Carmes, 75005 Paris
Métro : Maubert Mutualité
(Entrée libre et gratuite)

We’ll be discussing global land grabs and food sovereignty. A New York Times commentary on February 5, 2013, The Global Farm Land Rush, details the astounding scale of land grabs around the world, leading to the displacement farmers and peasants. At stake is the issue of who will own and control the world's natural resources. Speaker information: Alexandra Spieldoch is an independent consultant on gender, food security and sustainable development issues. She has worked with international NGOs, farmers' associations and foundations globally for many years. Alexandra is a contributor to a new book on land grabs from Island Press, The Global Farms Race: Land Grabs, Agricultural Investment, and the Scramble for Food Security. Redwan Hamaza is chair of the Oromia Human Rights and Justice Council in Minneapolis, and an advocate for the protection of fundamental human rights and freedoms of the Oromos and other peoples in Ethiopia. Redwan will talk about land grab policies of the current Ethiopian regime and its impact on the indigenous life. IATP President Jim Harkness will host and share his insights to land grabs in China.