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- Convenors:
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Gerald Arhin
(University College London (UCL))
Julia Tomei (UCL)
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- Format:
- Paper panel
Short Abstract:
This panel aims to interrogate the power and politics that underly land acquisition negotiations to drive the development of ‘green’ projects in Sub Saharan Africa.
Long Abstract:
Despite the pressing need for green development, there is insufficient knowledge of its impact on local communities. The acquisition of vast acres of land for solar farms, wind turbines and mining operations profoundly affects indigenous peoples' livelihoods, human rights and ancestral knowledge. In sub-Saharan African nations, where multiple land governance systems often coexist, these acquisitions become entangled in sophisticated power struggles between state authorities, investors, traditional leaders and local communities.
This panel invites abstracts from academics and practitioners exploring the complex power dynamics of land acquisition for climate-compatible development in sub-Saharan Africa. We seek submissions that advance theoretical thinking whilst providing empirical evidence to inform effective policy and practice. Of particular interest are studies that examine the intersection of traditional land rights, green energy development and community sovereignty in the context of the climate action.