Celebrate World CLT Day on May 15!
World CLT Day is an annual global moment dedicated to celebrating community land trusts (CLTs), bringing together communities to share stories, connect across regions, and highlight the role of community land stewardship in advancing equitable and sustainable development. Each year, organizations and communities participate by hosting events, sharing local stories, and contributing to a shared global movement.
In 2026, World CLT Day is part of something bigger.
From From May 5 to June 10, the global CLT movement is coming together through the first-ever Global CLT Virtual Summit—a six-week series of online events organized by CLT networks around the world.
Together, World CLT Day and the Virtual Summit create a month of global learning, exchange, and celebration—connecting local action to a shared international conversation.
Ways to Celebrate
Host a Local Activity
Throw a party, host a webinar, break ground on a new project, organize a day of service in your community, or host a ribbon-cutting. We encourage creativity!
Share Your Story
Share a photo, video, message, or community spotlight using #WorldCLTDay2026 to Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and/or Bluesky.
Join a Virtual Event
Participate in any of the eleven sessions from around the world that will be taking place over six weeks.
A Message from Bernie Sanders for World CLT Day 2025
Last year, Senator Bernie Sanders shared a message recognizing the importance of community land trusts and the growing global movement for community land stewardship. As World CLT Day continues to expand, this message remains a powerful reminder of the role CLTs can play in advancing housing justice and long-term affordability.