The report “Ecological Footprint of Goat Meat from Nomadic Pastoralist Families in Turkey” highlights the significantly lower impact of Sarıkeçili nomadic pastoralism compared to industrial production. The research showed that this traditional method reduces the ecological footprint by 135% and could delay Earth Overshoot Day by 2.2 days if adopted globally.
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Regional Workshop on Mobile Pastoralism and Vultures Report
NEW REPORT: We are excited to share the report from the “Regional Workshop on Mobile Pastoralism and Vultures,” a collaborative effort by the Yolda Initiative, Vulture Conservation Foundation, and Macedonian Ecological Society. Conserving vultures along with the related ecosystems and achieving Target 10 “Enhance Biodiversity and Sustainability in Agriculture…” of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework,…
Wool: the diamond of Spain
We are thrilled to unveil this documentary, a deep dive into the heart of Spain’s local wool production and transformation sector, directed by Concha Salguero. In collaboration with Trashumancia y Naturaleza, Yolda Initiative, and the Alliance for Mediterranean Nature and Culture (AMNC), this film weaves together a rich tapestry of stories, offering valuable insights through…
New Report: Mobile Pastoralism in Mediterranean Landscapes
The report “Mobile Pastoralism in Mediterranean Landscapes” by Yolda Initiative for Roads Less Travelled highlights the status of mobile pastoralism in five Mediterranean pilot sites. It addresses how traditional practices, crucial for ecological integrity, face modern threats. The report outlines local efforts and partnerships to conserve these practices.
New report: Mobile Pastoralism and the World Heritage Convention
The report “Mobile Pastoralism and the World Heritage Convention” by Roads Less Travelled Global explores the role of mobile pastoralism in conservation. It introduces the concepts of mobile pastoralism, examines its interaction with World Heritage sites, and provides case studies. The study aims to offer recommendations for integrating pastoralism with conservation efforts.
New peer-reviewed article: Mobile Pastoralism and Protected Areas
Our paper, “Mobile Pastoralism and Protected Areas: Conflict, Collaboration and Connectivity,” has just been published in PARKS: The International Journal of Protected Areas and Conservation. Co-authored with DiversEarth and Asociación Trashumancia y Naturaleza, it highlights the crucial role of mobile pastoralism in promoting landscape connectivity and conservation, backed by case studies like Spanish-drove road mapping.