The Tenure Facility works directly with Indigenous Peoples and local communities and their allies to ensure laws on community rights are translated into rights recognition on the ground. It supports them to achieve formal legal recognition of their territorial rights on maps, in laws, and in the plans and operations of governments and private investors. We work strategically with local, national, and international stakeholders to foster community-level partnership and joint action with governments and the private sector.
Tenure Facility is a leading funder specialised in Indigenous Peoples and local communities’ rights and governance of land, forest, and territories. Work across the tropics in Africa, Asia, and Latin America, we support these communities so that they can manage, defend and thrive in their territories.
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 support also extended beyond funding. We provided strategic and technical advice, fostered learning opportunities, and connected partners with key players to help advance their cause. Likewise, we ensured our policies and practices are tailored-made for our partners. We see to it that our partner’s projects promoted gender equality and contribute to land, climate and biodiversity conservation.
Thanks to our generous donors and our partners’ impressive work we are in reach of our ambitious target of improving tenure security and governance over 60 million hectares by 2027.
Learn more about our impact in our latest annual report.
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.