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.
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“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!
“Pastoralism: A crucial way to tackle sustainability challenges in EU and beyond” Webinar
Join our webinar on 14th June, co-organised by the European Union Committee of Regions, Yolda Initiative, and Euromontana. The event will highlight the importance of pastoralism for sustainability, climate adaptation, and biodiversity, while addressing challenges facing pastoralists.
Recognising Pastoralists for their Knowledge, Local Breeds and Biodiversity Conservation
Join us this Saturday for a webinar on pastoralists’ knowledge and biodiversity conservation, supporting 2026 as the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists.
A resolution by the UNEA
The UNEA 4 resolution on “Innovations in Sustainable Rangelands and Pastoralism” urges states to promote sustainable practices and traditional knowledge, support rangeland restoration, and raise awareness globally. It also backs the proposal for an International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralism, recognizing the vital role of mobile pastoralism in conservation efforts.