# Tackling land corruption is vital to achieving land rights and the 2030 SDG agenda URL: https://www.transparency.org/en/publications/tackling-land-corruption-achieving-land-rights-2030-sdg-agenda Type: Publication or report Published: 2023-06-29 Updated: 2023-06-29 --- 29 June 2023 Land is a vital resource that sustains livelihoods, underpins culture and identity, and homes important natural resources. However, effective and transparent land governance - and the enjoyment of associated rights - is undermined by corrupt practices in land administration, the management of state-owned land and decisions related to land use planning. Tackling land corruption must be a key strategy towards achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) since land is at the heart of poverty eradication, food security, tenure security, gender equality, decent work, water management, sustainable cities, ending climate change and protecting biodiversity. Land governance is essential for the achievement of the Sustainable Development 2030 Agenda and is intrinsically linked to the protection of human rights, especially of those most vulnerable and marginalised. Land rights can prevent human rights violations, reduce inequalities and improve access to housing, food security, and sustainable, social, and economic growth. This brief puts forward recommendations that aim to contribute to more transparent and effective land governance and the achievement of SDG-related targets. ### Related publications ## [Annual Report 2025](https://www.transparency.org/en/publications/annual-report-2025) Publication • 17 July 2026 In 2025, Transparency International pursued its mission to stop corruption and promote transparency, accountability and integrity at all levels and across all sectors of society. ## [Accelerating Action Against Criminal and Corrupt Wealth: Recommendations for the London Illicit Finance Summit](https://www.transparency.org/en/publications/recommendations-london-illicit-finance-summit) Publication • 28 May 2026 This paper sets out recommendations on how governments participating in the UK Illicit Finance Summit can deliver credible and ambitious outcomes. ## [Regulating Legitimate Interest Access: Measures to ensure meaningful access to beneficial ownership registers for public-interest stakeholders](https://www.transparency.org/en/publications/legitimate-interest-measures-for-public-interest-stakeholders) Publication • 30 September 2025 Anonymous companies and trusts continue to be vehicles of choice for those seeking to hide and move illicit money. ## [G20 Position Paper: Financial integrity for sustainable development and inequality reduction](https://www.transparency.org/en/publications/financial-integrity-for-sustainable-development-and-inequality-reduction) Publication • 08 October 2024 A lack of high-level engagement on corruption has weakened the clarity and impact of G20 anti-corruption initiatives for sustainable development. ## Priorities - [Land corruption](https://www.transparency.org/en/our-priorities/land-corruption) ## Projects - [Land corruption in Sub-Saharan Africa](https://www.transparency.org/en/projects/land-corruption-sub-saharan-africa) ![](https://images.transparencycdn.org/images/landcorruption_PP_29.06.2023.png?auto=compress&fit=crop&fm=webp&w=1200) [Download](https://images.transparencycdn.org/images/Tackling-land-corruption-is-vital-to-achieving-land-rights-and-the-2030-SDG-agenda.pdf)