Since 2018, Tenure Facility publishes an Annual Report providing a rich and detailed look at our progress and that of our partners over the previous year. The Annual Report is an opportunity to showcase our work in the field, both in terms of quantitative results and the human stories behind our support for community land rights, as well as financial records and messages from our Executive Director, and the Chair of the Board of Directors.
2025 was a year of funding cuts, political uncertainty, and growing pressure on territories. Yet communities and organisations continued to push the movement forward.
The figures below offer a glimpse of what that looked like in 2025:
56.6 million hectares
Where partner organisations and communities strengthened tenure security and territorial governance in 2025—an area roughly the size of France.
9,605 communities
Advancing rights, strengthening governance systems, defending territories, building institutions, and shaping their own futures.
These numbers reflect important progress, but they tell only part of the story.
Our 2025 Annual Report explores the partnerships, leadership, lessons, and achievements behind these results, highlighting how communities and their organisations continue to drive lasting change for people, territories, climate, and biodiversity.
In 2024, our partners secured formal recognition of land rights in almost 4.4 million hectares and strengthened tenure and governance over 33 million hectares — lands that protect not only their homes but also our planet’s vital forests and other ecosystems. From Colombia to the Congo Basin to Papua, their leadership is driving meaningful impact at every level, from local forests to national policies. Our 2024 annual report is a story of real change, resilience, and hard-won victories that deserves to be celebrated.
In 2023, our partners’ efforts led to the formal recognition of more than 2 million hectares of land and forest. This significant progress also included improvements in tenure security and governance across nearly 22 million hectares. Our 2023 annual report is more than just a reflection of these past achievements; it is a beacon of hope in turbulent times and a call to action. Together with the continued support of our donors and the dedication of our partners, local and indigenous communities can thrive.