FIG 2025: advancing inclusive and resilient land governance
The FIG Joint Land Administration Conference took place in Florianópolis in Brazil, from November 3 to 5. Global experts came together to discuss integrated land administration.
A vibrant platform for knowledge exchange
The event was organised by the International Federation of Surveyors (FIG) and the Federal University of Santa Catarina. It combined the annual meetings of the FIG commission on land cadastre and management and the FIG commission on spatial planning and development. The conference hosted workshops on the Land Administration Domain Model (LADM), 3D land administration and the UN-Habitat social tenure domain model. Together, these workshops created a vibrant platform for knowledge exchange.
Presentations on key topics
3 of our colleagues went to Brazil to attend the conference. They gave presentations on key topics:
- Rohan Bennett, chair of the FIG commission on land cadastre and management, opened the conference. He also co-presented the talk Global snapshot cadastre 2025. This talk offered insights into global cadastral trends.
- Paula Dijkstra shared her experiences with projects in Latin America in her talk From standards to solutions. She highlighted Kadaster’s role in supporting sustainable land administration in the region.
- Claudia Lindner discussed the role of digital transformation for integrated land management, with a focus on Brazil and Mexico. And she chaired a roundtable on conceptual frameworks for climate resilience and sustainable development.
A great opportunity for networking
The event brought together over 150 participants from more than 20 countries. A great opportunity for networking. We explored opportunities to collaborate on several topics, such as:
- fit-for-purpose land administration
- interoperability
- data integration
- capacity-building initiatives
We are committed to working with our partners towards inclusive and resilient land governance.
Dialogue and innovation
LADM-based solutions are gaining in popularity in Brazil, and this event reflected Brazil’s growing commitment to addressing rural land issues. The high-quality organisation, multilingual interpretation and cultural elements created an inspiring atmosphere for dialogue and innovation.
More information
- The conference proceedings, including all presentations, can be found on the page of the FIG Joint Land Administration Conference.
- Learn more about FIG in general at Fig.net.