The main purpose of the Guidelines is to provide a holistic approach to addressing land issues from the immediate aftermath of a natural disaster through early recovery and reconstruction phases. It is targeted at humanitarians and land professionals, as well as Government officials. The Guidelines take an inter-disciplinary approach to land, one that also brings together emergency relief and early recovery perspectives. It should be emphasized that the Guidelines have been developed as a modular product, including information regarding important processes, critical land issues, references to relevant tools, and guidance on who should do what when.