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Transhumance and Spirituality in Italy

Posted on 2019-01-092025-06-07

For thousands of years, mobile pastoralist communities have shaped landscapes, culture, and spirituality worldwide. In Italy, transhumance exemplifies the deep interaction between people and nature, influencing cultural diversity and spiritual practices. Father Mario Villani, during our interview, highlights the historical and cultural significance of transhumance in Europe.

On the Ground Support

Posted on 2018-12-192025-06-07

Mobile pastoralists play a vital role in coexistence with carnivores, often impacted by habitat loss and prey scarcity. To address this, we introduced portable electric fences as a non-lethal mitigation measure against predation. In collaboration with Trashumancia y Naturaleza, trials in Turkey with the Koçbıyık family aim to reduce wolf-human conflict effectively.

One Square Meter

Posted on 2018-12-162025-06-07

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.

Official Launch of Roads Less Travelled

Posted on 2018-05-282025-06-07

We are thrilled to announce the official launch of our global initiative, Roads Less Travelled, which took place at the Community Conservation Research Network & IUCN’s Communities, Conservation and Livelihoods conference. The launch program included:   Thank you to all the participants who joined us to celebrate the launch of our new initiative!

Roads Less Travelled

Posted on 2018-05-212025-06-07

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

Posted on 2018-04-082025-06-07

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.

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