Innocent Antoine Houedji

Innocent Antoine Houedji is a dedicated advocate for land rights, sustainable land management, and community-driven solutions to environmental challenges. His work centers on amplifying the voices of Indigenous, local, and Afro-descendant communities in land governance, ensuring their perspectives are integrated into policy discussions. Innocent is the founder of Youth Initiative for Land in Africa (YILAA) to promote youth engagement in land-related issues, from securing land tenure to combating land degradation. He is the managing Director of International Center for sustainable Land and Agri-solutions (ICSLAS). Through advocacy, education, and policy dialogue, he strives to bridge traditional knowledge and modern practices, pushing for inclusive decision-making processes that safeguard both land and livelihoods for future generations. Author of many articles and books. You can see on internet.