News in 2025
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Editors:
Clarissa Augustinus, Ganesh Prasad Bhatta, Tina Baidar, Sanjeevan
Shrestha
Contributing Authors:
Paula Djikstra, Raja Ram Chhatkuli, Hellen Nyamweru-Ndungu
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This publication is based on the FIG Regional Conference on ‘Climate responsive land governance and disaster resilience: safeguarding land rights,’ held in Kathmandu, Nepal in November, 2024. The theme was chosen to support surveyors and land practioners in addressing some of the most urgent challenges of today. We are in the critical path of the sustainability of the planet because of our work on security of tenure, land governance, geospatial information management, land administration and land management, spatial planning and valuation, BIM and so on. |
This publication is more than a record of the event. It is a resource for continued learning and a CALL TO ACTION. We hope it serves as an enduring source of inspiration for advancing climate-responsive land governance and building resilient communities. It should inspire innovative ideas, enduring partnerships, and meaningful progress in the years to come. The plenary sessions were world class and challenged business as usual approaches to land administration, geospatial technology and data approaches in the face of the climate crisis. Climate-resilient land administration and governance is needed and the integration of climate and land administration data to enhance climate and disaster resilience. The technical papers from a region directly impacted by the climate crisis and natural disasters were often cutting edge and world leading.
The CALL TO ACTION was based on the innovative thinking presented. It can provide valuable guidance for governments, professionals, academics and NGOs, both regional and national. Young surveyors particularly have a critical role to play because of the uncertain outlook for the Asian region due to climate change and poorly managed natural disasters. The CALL TO ACTION has already inspired the creation of a regional platform to discuss surveying issues regarding climate and disaster resilience.
Louise Friis-Hansen
March 2025
