Jo Guldi

Jo Guldi, expert on the global history of the long land war, discusses topics such as occupancy rights, tenant protections, land reform politics, the impact of neoliberal ideas, the rise of urban squatting, and the challenges and prospects of agrarian reform in the face of climate crisis.

Jo Guldi, an Associate Professor of History at Southern Methodist University, delves into the fascinating history of land struggles globally. She discusses the enduring conflict over land ownership since agriculture's dawn and how these disputes shape today's socio-political landscape. Topics include the impacts of historical land reforms, the evolution of occupancy rights, and the role of grassroots movements in empowering communities. Guldi advocates for rethinking land governance and participatory democracy as solutions to ongoing disparities.