The aim of this Learning Note is to provide some summarized information about concepts, approaches, issues/challenges and emerging good practices and opportunities in relation to mapping land and natural resources rights, use and management. The note has been produced as part of the Tenure Security Learning Initiative - East and Southern Africa (TSLI-ESA). It specifically addresses those groups working on International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)-supported projects in these regions, many of whom face issues and challenges to securing land and natural resource tenure rights, particularly the tenure rights of agricultural producers, pastoralists and other vulnerable groups.