What is the
Global Changemaker Academy for Parliamentarians?
The annual Global Changemaker Academy for Parliamentarians (G-CAP) is an exclusive five-day leadership academy for thirty selected parliamentarians from around the globe, organised by the G20 Global Land Initiative, hosted at the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) in collaboration with United Nations System Staff College (UNSSC).
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The land restoration agenda is a cornerstone of sustainable development, contributing to food security, climate resilience, and biodiversity. As policymakers, parliamentarians are pivotal in driving legislative and policy actions to restore degraded lands and promote sustainable land use practices. G-CAP provides an exclusive opportunity for dialogue and learning among parliamentarians from around the world, as they engage with the issues of land conservation, maintenance and restoration.
Masterclasses
& Dialogues
Engage with leading land experts and senior UN leaders on restoration and governance priorities.
Immersive
Field Visits
Witness eco-social transformation first-hand through on-site experiences such as mine restoration.
Legislation
Workshops
Strengthen legislative approaches to drive integrated, cross-sectoral land restoration policies.
Communication
& Advocacy Labs
Develop effective narratives and strategies to champion sustainable land governance.
What does
G-CAP offer?
Jacquiline Amongin
Member of Parliament, Uganda
G-CAP 2023 Cohort
“It was very exciting to have been part of the first cohort of the Global Changemaker Academy of Parliamentarians. Land is fundamental to the livelihood of our communities, especially women. Yet, not enough attention is given to sustainable land management. We are going to increase awareness on this topic and address legal and legislative gaps.”