About the Tenure Facility Annual Reports

Annual reports

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.

Annual reports

Annual Report 2023

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.

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Annual Report 2022

2022 was a year of disciplined preparation and profound growth by the Tenure Facility, where we not only renewed several of our existing partnerships but also established new ones with leading Indigenous-led organisations in five additional countries. This report highlights that significant expansion and delves into the hard work both we and our partners put in to making it happen.

Annual Report 2021

As the world attempts to recover from the pandemic, 2021 was a year of growing recognition that secure tenure for Indigenous People’s and local communities play a major role in addressing environmental threats, and tenure has been a central theme in global environmental summits. The unprecedented COP26 pledge of 1.7billion dollars to Indigenous People’s land rights signifies progress, however challenges still remain with communities struggling to protect their human rights and territories

Annual Report 2020

2020 was a year that few could have predicted. While the pandemic took the world by surprise, the bravery and creativity displayed by Indigenous Peoples and local communities around the world drew on the same deepwells of resilience they have relied on for generations. This Annual Report captures some of the innovative work the Tenure Facility’s partners are doing. It is full of inspiring stories from communities who are courageously and creatively defending and strengthening their communal land rights, and have done so in 2020 amidst uniquely challenging circumstances.

Annual report 2019

2019 saw the Tenure Facility’s projects make progress across the board. New initiatives were launched in Mozambique, Belize and Guyana, whilst existing projects worked tirelessly to scale up their impact and overcome obstacles to secure land rights for Indigenous Peoples and local communities, and share the knowledge they gleaned with our global network. In a time of isolation, our annual report brings you closer to the vital work of our partners.

Annual report 2018

In the 2018 transition year, the Tenure Facility started hiring its own staff, ratified its systems, issued grants, fundraised and demonstrated great progress in Stockholm. In this first annual report, we explore how our partners are working with governments to transform international and national commitments, policies, and laws into clear legal recognition of indigenous lands and forests. And we will share stories of their leadership, strategies, achievements, learning, and innovation.

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