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Yolda contributes to the to multiple objectives of the EU Mission “Restore our Ocean and Waters”.

Posted on 2024-11-112024-11-11

We are proud to announce that our Saros Bay Conservation and Restoration Planning Project has received endorsement from the European Commission as playing a central role in contributing to multiple objectives of the EU Mission “Restore our Ocean and Waters”.

This endorsement not only strengthens our commitment to protecting and restoring this ecologically and culturally rich area along Turkey’s Aegean coast but also highlights the importance of our project in driving transformative change in the Mediterranean. It integrates our work into the broader European commitment to marine #conservation and #sustainability.

Join us for our side event at #COP16Colombia @IUCN Pavillion!

Posted on 2024-10-262024-10-26

Those attending #COP16Colombia, join us for our side event! At the side event during the Convention on Biological Diversity COP16, we will explore the challenges and opportunities for mobilizing financial resources to support local level implementation and inclusive conservation towards meeting 2030 Biodiversity Targets in the Mediterranean. Panellists and participants will share insights from other regions…

Ecological Footprint of Goat Meat from Nomadic Pastoralist Families in Turkey

Posted on 2024-08-012024-10-07

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.

A Cultural Practice in the Struggle against the Climate Crisis: The Case of Sarıkeçililer Workshop

Posted on 2022-06-022024-10-12

On World Environment Day, we’re at the Kadıköy Environment Festival, sharing insights on mobile pastoralism and Sarıkeçili nomadic pastoralists under Geççi’s goat-hair tent. We’ll highlight how local communities like the Sarıkeçililer, with centuries-old practices, contribute to biodiversity and the climate crisis fight.

New Collaboration: Foodnected

Posted on 2022-04-042024-10-12

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!

Understanding the Ecological Footprint of Mobile Pastoralism in Turkey: Fieldwork with Sarıkeçililer

Posted on 2022-03-242024-10-12

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.