Join us in our IYRP Virtual Side Event on 6th July at this year’s UN HLPF: “Sustainable pastoralism and rangelands: impacts of COVID, and how not to leave them behind in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development”!
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A Presentation about Mobile Pastoralism and Climate at the Parliamentary Research Committee on the Impact of Global Climate Change
We presented “Mobile Pastoralism and the Climate Crisis” at the Parliamentary Research Committee meeting on June 23, 2021. Our discussion highlighted how mobile pastoralism sustains rangelands, minimizes fossil fuel use, reduces industrial inputs, prevents forest fires, and supports ecosystem resilience and water cycles.
New Project Support!
Yolda Initiative, in collaboration with Sarıkeçililer Survival and Solidarity Association and Innovation for Development, secured funding from the Embassy of France for the project “A retro-innovative perspective for sustainable economies: Mobile Pastoralism.” The project aims to develop sustainable economic models for mobile pastoralism, linking biodiversity conservation and climate change adaptation.
“Pastoralism: A crucial way to tackle sustainability challenges in EU and beyond” Webinar Notes
The European Committee of the Regions, Yolda Initiative, and Euromontana hosted a workshop on 14 June, advocating for pastoralism’s preservation. Experts highlighted pastoralism’s role in sustainability, rural community resilience, biodiversity, and climate change. Calls for an EU action plan and global recognition through the 2026 International Year of Rangelands were emphasized.
Important IYRP decision at FAO Conference
The proposal for the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists has been endorsed by the FAO Conference!
Following the traces of Nature and Culture Co-existence: Fieldwork in Tunceli
Our fieldwork in Tunceli examined how mobile pastoralism influences artisanal production, exploring traditional rugs and local crafts. We visited several villages, met pastoral families, and discussed challenges with locals. The journey highlighted the deep connection between nature, culture, and nomadic life, particularly through weaving and sacred places like Munzur Gözeleri.