Tag: Economic Resilience & Livelihoods

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

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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.

We joined the celebrations for the recognition of #Transhumance as UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage

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We joined the international gathering in Madrid on the 18th and 19th of October 2024, which brought together participants from 13 countries, along with FAO and IYRP2026 Global Coalition representatives, to celebrate the recognition of #Transhumance as UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage 🌍🐑. The discussions focused on the third wave of expansion to include new countries in…

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

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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…

New Project: COMDEKS 4 Türkiye Strategy Development

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The strategic planning of the 4th phase of the Community Development and Knowledge Management for the Satoyama Initiative (COMDEKS) to be implemented in Türkiye will be developed by Yolda!   COMDEKS aims to promote the sustainable use of natural resources in Socio-ecological Production Landscapes and Seascapes (SEPLS) with local communities and, in doing so, contribute to…

Wool: The diamond of Spain

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Directed by Concha Salguero, this documentary explores Spain’s local wool production and transformation sector, featuring testimonials from key industry figures. In collaboration with Trashumancia y Naturaleza, Yolda Initiative, and AMNC, it highlights the sector’s potential to revolutionize supply chains while promoting sustainable practices.