We are documenting the Bacak family’s spring migration in Turkey, showcasing mobile pastoralism’s role in biodiversity and climate-friendly practices. This traditional lifestyle maintains ecosystems and offers insights into sustainable living, drawing interest from multiple research fields for its ecological and social benefits.
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On the Move for Spring Migration: Day 3
Mobile pastoralism, exemplified by the Bacak family’s spring migration in Turkey, is highlighted as a biodiversity-friendly practice. It efficiently uses natural resources, water, energy, and land, providing a sustainable way to produce food in areas unsuitable for crops.
On the Move for Spring Migration: Day 2
This spring, we follow the Bacak family of Sarıkeçili nomads in Turkey on their migration, highlighting mobile pastoralism’s ecological and cultural significance. This practice preserves biodiversity and cultural heritage, showing adaptive human-nature interactions despite modern challenges faced by nomadic communities.
Official Launch of Roads Less Travelled
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!
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.
Side Event at UNFCCC COP22
At COP22, our side event with MCNC partners was a great success. We explored how cultural practices can serve as tools for climate change adaptation, focusing on youth engagement, raising awareness of these practices, and supporting communities in preserving traditional ways of life.