One Square Meter is a needle-felt sculpture representing mobile pastoralism’s impact on rangeland flora. As part of the Roads Less Travelled Global initiative, includes contributions from global communities. The Turkish edition, by Avukma Üreten Kadınlar Kooperatifi, premiered in İzmir on December 8-9, 2018, showcasing local plant diversity.
Category: Mobile Pastoralism
Roads Less Travelled
Roads Less Travelled has launched globally at the CCRN & IUCN Conference, supporting mobile pastoralists in maintaining their traditional lifestyles and movement. Initiated by Yolda Initiative, DiversEarth, and Trashumancia y Naturaleza, this program aims to connect communities, advocate for their vital role, and address challenges they face worldwide.
Spreading Out Roots
We’re thrilled to announce the expansion of One Square Meter, a needle-felt sculpture linking mobile pastoralism to biodiversity, now involving more women from pastoralist communities globally. This initiative celebrates mobile pastoralism’s benefits while supporting women’s livelihoods and promoting knowledge exchange, empowering communities to engage decision-makers and create lasting change.
New report: Mobile Pastoralism in the Mediterranean
The new report Mobile Pastoralism in the Mediterranean highlights the benefits of this ancient practice for biodiversity, climate change, and rural economies. Despite its advantages, it is often misperceived as unsustainable. The report provides over 100 arguments to help advocate for informed policies supporting pastoralists and their traditions.
Important decision for Rangelands and Pastoralists at CBD COP 13
We are pleased to announce that “The Cancun Statement” on Promoting Sustainable Pastoralism and Livestock Production for Biodiversity Conservation in Grasslands and Rangelands was endorsed by 46 institutions at CBD COP 13 in Cancun, Mexico. The Statement calls for urgent action to protect these endangered ecosystems.
Mobile Pastoralism in the Mediterranean – Retro-innovation for a Sustainable Future Workshop
At the IUCN World Conservation Congress in Hawaii, we co-organized the “On The Move: Mobile Pastoralism in the Mediterranean” workshop. Conservationists, pastoralists, and institutions shared experiences, challenges, and strategies, addressing marginalization, rights, gender issues, and youth engagement in pastoral traditions.