Scaling Global Land Rights through Geospatial Innovation: The Cadasta Story with Amy Coughenour Betancourt

Join host Valrie Grant for a powerful conversation with AmyCoughenour Betancourt, the CEO of Cadasta, an organization at the forefront of using geospatial technology to advance land and resource rights for marginalized communities worldwide.In this special episode for Podcasthon, we highlight the transformative power of mapping in securing land tenure rights and socioeconomic security for over 7 million people across 7,000 communities. Amy shares Cadasta’s 10-yearjourney, their impact, and the role of digital mapping and GIS innovation in helping local communities, women, and indigenous groups to gain formal land ownership.What You’ll Learn:The global land tenure crisis – over 1 billion people face insecurity in land ownership How geospatial technology is revolutionizing land rights documentation at scale The success story of women in Brazil, who gained legal ownership of their homes through efforts from Cadasta Why collaborative partnerships with governments, NGOs, and communities are criticalThe future of land monitoring, biodiversity tracking, andsustainable land useWhy This Matters:Land ownership isn’t just about property—it’s about human rights, economic stability, and generational prosperity. Geospatial data is a game-changer in addressing land tenure challenges in developing countries, ensuring women’sempowerment, and protecting vulnerable communities from displacement.Support Cadasta:As part of Podcasthon, we’re raising awareness for Cadasta’sincredible work. Want to help?Donate to Cadasta: cadasta.orgSupport Cadasta’s GoFundMe initiativeFollow & Share: Cadasta on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and BlueSkyJoin the Movement: Reshare this episode using #MappingTheConversations & #PodcasthonConnect with Us:Host : Valrie Grant: LinkedInGuest: Amy CoughenourBetancourt: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-coughenour-betancourt/Mapping the Conversations: Mapping TheConversations | GIM International (gim-international.com) | LinkedInLet’s amplify the power of maps to shape a more just andsustainable worldDon't forget to subscribe to Mapping the Conversationsfor more episodes featuring leading voices in geospatial science and innovation. Leave your feedback and tune in for our next episode!