As CBD COP 15 begins online, we emphasize the vital link between mobile pastoralism and biodiversity. Protected areas must be managed respecting mobile pastoralists’ inherent land rights, avoiding harmful policies like forced evictions and mobility restrictions. For more details, see our article “Mobile Pastoralism and Protected Areas: Conflict, Collaboration and Connectivity.”
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Our Call to CBD COP 15 Participants
As CBD COP 15 begins online, we highlight the crucial link between mobile pastoralism and biodiversity. Abandoning traditional grazing systems, like mobile pastoralism, could harm scavenger communities, including vultures, and should be addressed by ecologists and wildlife managers. For more information, see our article “Rewilding traditional grazing areas affects scavenger assemblages and carcass consumption patterns.”
Our Call to CBD COP 15 Participants
As CBD COP 15 begins online, we emphasize mobile pastoralism’s key role in transitioning to a circular economy and promoting nature-friendly economies aligned with biodiversity. Supporting mobile pastoralism is essential for reintegrating livestock production with nature. For more insights, see our report “Mobile Pastoralism in the Mediterranean.”
Our Call to CBD COP 15 Participants
As CBD COP 15 begins online, we emphasize the critical relationship between mobile pastoralism and biodiversity. The traditional ecological knowledge of mobile pastoralists plays a key role in conservation and promoting high biodiversity. For more insights, see our peer-reviewed article “Mobile Pastoralism and Protected Areas: Conflict, Collaboration and Connectivity.
Our Call to CBD COP 15 Participants
As CBD COP 15 begins online, we emphasize the vital link between mobile pastoralism and biodiversity. Pastoralists’ seasonal grazing enhances soil stability, nutrient cycling, and vegetation restoration. For further insights, explore our report “Mobile Pastoralism in the Mediterranean: Arguments and Evidence for Policy Reform and its Role in Combating Climate Change.”
New Publication: Are livestock always bad for the planet?
The new PASTRES report on pastoralism and climate change highlights the overlooked climate benefits of low-impact pastoral farming, cautioning against decisions based on misleading data. It emphasizes the differences between extensive livestock production and factory farming, urging better consideration of sustainable practices in climate and food debates.