The fourth meeting of the Subsidiary Body on Implementation (#SBI4) in Nairobi focused on achieving #BiodiversityPlan targets. Our side-event, co-organized with UNU-IAS and partners, discussed local subsidy impacts on Cultural Landscapes and Seascapes. We presented a global study’s preliminary findings, addressing policy coherence and reconciling nature’s values.
Tag: Policy
SBI-4 Side Event: What incentives work for biodiversity at the local level?
We are co-organising a side event at the SBI in Nairobi titled “What Incentives Work for Biodiversity at the Local Level?”The event will discuss the impacts of subsidies and incentives on biodiversity, focusing on Target 18 of the Global Biodiversity Framework, and involve various stakeholders.
Milestone decision for Pastoralists and Rangelands!
The UN General Assembly has declared 2026 as the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists. This milestone, achieved with partners and the IYRP2026 Initiative, highlights the importance of cultural landscapes and pastoralism in biodiversity conservation and community wellbeing, driving continued efforts toward global collaboration and support.
Our Call to UNFCCC COP 26 Participants
As COP26 begins, it’s crucial to recognize mobile pastoralism as a pioneer in sustainable livestock production. It supports livelihoods, reduces fossil fuel reliance, and plays a vital role in mitigating the climate crisis. By fostering resilient ecosystems and carbon sequestration, mobile pastoralism is an essential pathway toward achieving global net-zero goals. Supporting this system is not only necessary for climate action but also for securing food for hundreds of millions who rely on it. Let’s ensure mobile pastoralists’ voices are heard in global climate debates and policies.
Our Call to CBD COP 15 Participants
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.”
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.”