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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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.
On the Move for Spring Migration: Day 15
Mobile pastoralists, such as the Sarıkeçili of Turkey, demonstrate significant resilience and adaptability to climate change through their mobility, use of local breeds, and communal land management. Their traditional practices support biodiversity and sustainable resource use, making them key allies in climate adaptation efforts.
On the Move for Spring Migration: Day 14
Mobile pastoralism, exemplified by the Bacak family’s migration in Turkey, is highlighted as a climate-friendly livestock farming system. It reduces fossil fuel use, maintains carbon-rich soils, and sustains ecosystems, making it a crucial tool for climate change adaptation and mitigation and biodiversity conservation.