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New Project: COMDEKS 4 Türkiye Strategy Development

Posted on 2024-08-062024-10-01

The strategic planning of the 4th phase of the Community Development and Knowledge Management for the Satoyama Initiative (COMDEKS) to be implemented in Türkiye will be developed by Yolda! COMDEKS aims to promote the sustainable use of natural resources in Socio-ecological Production Landscapes and Seascapes (SEPLS) with local communities and, in doing so, contribute to…

Ecological Footprint of Goat Meat from Nomadic Pastoralist Families in Turkey

Posted on 2024-08-012024-10-01

The report “Ecological Footprint of Goat Meat from Nomadic Pastoralist Families in Turkey,” resulting from our collaboration with the Global Footprint Network has been published! The report analyses the ecological footprint of the nomadic pastoralism practised by the Sarıkeçili community in Turkey.

Notes from SBI-4 Side Event

Posted on 2024-06-042024-10-01

The fourth meeting of the Subsidiary Body on Implementation (#SBI4) in Nairobi focused on achieving #BiodiversityPlan targets. Our side-event, co-organized with UNU-IAS and partners, discussed local subsidy impacts on Cultural Landscapes and Seascapes. We presented a global study’s preliminary findings, addressing policy coherence and reconciling nature’s values.

SBI-4 Side Event: What incentives work for biodiversity at the local level?

Posted on 2024-05-232024-10-01

We are co-organising a side event at the SBI in Nairobi titled “What Incentives Work for Biodiversity at the Local Level?”The event will discuss the impacts of subsidies and incentives on biodiversity, focusing on Target 18 of the Global Biodiversity Framework, and involve various stakeholders.

New Publication: A Retro-Innovative Perspective for Sustainable Economies: Mobile Pastoralism

Posted on 2024-04-162024-10-01

The final report of our project, “A Retro-Innovative Perspective for Sustainable Economies: Mobile Pastoralism,” has been published. It offers economic sustainability strategies for Sarıkeçili mobile pastoralists, focusing on integrating their products into modern markets. Access the full report (in Turkish) and workshop excerpts here.

Regional Workshop on Mobile Pastoralism and Vultures Report

Posted on 2024-02-122024-09-20

We are pleased to present the report from the “Regional Workshop on Mobile Pastoralism and Vultures,” organized by Yolda Initiative, Vulture Conservation Foundation, and the Macedonian Ecological Society. This workshop highlighted the importance of sustainable pastoralism for vulture conservation and biodiversity, fostering dialogue and collaboration between pastoralists and conservationists.