Our panelists will discuss the intersections of land, power, and justice, highlighting successful models of land redistribution, legal frameworks that protect territorial rights, and the urgent need to prioritize land justice in post-conflict recovery and transitional justice processes. Join us for an insightful conversation on how land reform can serve as both redress and a foundation for sustainable, equitable development.

This session will focus on the land-intensive nature of the green energy transition, driven by increased resource extraction and infrastructure development. The session will highlight the significant costs of this transition on both land and people, with a particular emphasis on the disproportionate impacts on Indigenous Peoples, pastoralist communities, and smallholder farmers. Contributions will include firsthand accounts from affected communities, as well as strategic responses to address the new land pressures arising from the energy transition. Looking ahead, the session will explore actionable pathways to secure land rights and foster more equitable, sustainable solutions as we navigate the decarbonization of the global energy system.

As violence, displacement, and authoritarianism escalate globally, access to food and land is increasingly under threat — especially for the most vulnerable. In this powerful keynote, Michel Fakhri, UN Special Rapporteur on the Right to Food, will examine how these intersecting crises are reshaping the fight for food justice. Drawing from his global mandate and recent country visits, Fakhri will spotlight the struggles and resistance of rural communities, Indigenous Peoples, and youth in defending their right to food and land. He will challenge governments and institutions to move beyond rhetoric toward concrete action rooted in human rights and solidarity.
In a world increasingly shaped by climate shocks, inequality, and conflict, transforming our food systems is not just urgent — it’s essential. This high-level panel will explore what it truly takes to build food systems that are resilient to crises, fair to farmers and consumers, and sustainable for future generations. Bringing together leading voices from Latin America, Asia, Africa, and global youth and agroecology movements, the discussion will unpack the role of public policies, land rights, farmer-led innovation, and intergenerational equity in this transformation. How can we shift power, rethink production models, and build solidarity across regions? Join us for a deep dive into the pathways to change — and the people already leading the way.