Foodnected connects people and nature through local, fair, and sustainable food systems by bridging producers and consumers and establishing ethical environmental and social standards. Yolda integrates the traditional lands of Sarıkeçili nomadic pastoralists into the project and coordinates AMNC’s involvement. Stay tuned for more Foodnected activities!
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New Event: AMNC Biodiversity Impact Common Framework Workshop
The AMNC partners will gather in Mersin, Turkey, from April 5-7, 2022, for the AMNC Biodiversity Impact Common Framework workshop, organized by IUCN Mediterranean and hosted by Yolda. The workshop aims to develop a common framework to showcase the biodiversity contributions of cultural landscapes and practices across the Mediterranean region, including mobile pastoralism.
Understanding the Ecological Footprint of Mobile Pastoralism in Turkey: Fieldwork with Sarıkeçililer
In our recent fieldwork, we mapped the migration routes of mobile pastoralists in Turkey, collected data on traditional ecological knowledge, and examined the ecological benefits of this system. We found that mobile pastoralism, unlike industrial systems, relies minimally on high-carbon-footprint feed, supporting healthier livestock and ecosystems. Special thanks to the Sarıkeçililer Survival and Solidarity Association for their support.
Milestone decision for Pastoralists and Rangelands!
The UN General Assembly has declared 2026 as the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists. This milestone, achieved with partners and the IYRP2026 Initiative, highlights the importance of cultural landscapes and pastoralism in biodiversity conservation and community wellbeing, driving continued efforts toward global collaboration and support.
The path to fairer and more sustainable food systems
The relationship between consumers and producers, alongside preserving traditional ecological knowledge, is vital for achieving sustainable and fair food systems. Advocating for a proper legal framework to support sustainable producers, as opposed to industrial systems, can impact regions and nations globally.
New Publication: Making way – Developing national legal and policy frameworks for pastoral mobility
A new publication from the FAO’s Pastoralist Knowledge Hub, “Making Way: Developing National Legal and Policy Frameworks for Pastoral Mobility,” has been released. Co-authored by Michael Odhiambo and Pablo Manzano, with contributions from Engin Yılmaz of Yolda Initiative, it aims to guide legal frameworks securing pastoral mobility.