Fires can be crucial in rangeland management - so why are they often portrayed as a wholly destructive force? Read the piece by @amberhuff.bsky.social, @vorontsovams.bsky.social and Kevin Kirkman, ahead of this month's online event on 25 August. repairproject.org/blog/myth-fi... #RangelandMyths

The media frequently report on conflicts between crop-farmers and herders, but rarely on these groups’ mutual exchange and peaceful coexistence. Conflicts are rare where rights are respected. The dossier “We need pastoralists!” aims to mark the IYRP2026 by filling this gap: lnkd.in/dmTfF_6N

Pastoralism = Nature’s climate-smart system Pastoralism turns climate variability into productivity. It’s not marginal—it’s an engine of adaptation, biodiversity, and carbon balance. Climate policy must invest in rangeland systems, not sideline them.

Rangelands Are Climate Infrastructure 🌾🐏 If we want scalable climate adaptation, we must start investing in pastoral systems as solutions. See the IYRP policy brief - Powered by Variability: Rethinking Climate Policy for Pastoralism for more information: iyrp.info/sites/defaul...

April brings our next IYRP theme: Climate Change and Resilience! 🦌 Many climatic changes are taking place around the world. Pastoralists simultaneously face challenges because of these changes and present opportunities that the rest of the world could learn from! youtu.be/72iCgckds30

April theme: Climate Change and Resilience

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#GazaStrip: @fao.org’s conditional cash for herders is prioritizing inclusion of hundreds of vulnerable livestock owners. Around 500 of the more than 2 000 households supported (25%) are women-led and over 120 (6%) are led by persons with disabilities.

Worldwide, pastoralists manage 1 billion animals, nearly half of global livestock, producing significant shares of meat, milk, fiber, and manure that support global food security. #IYRP2026 #Pastoralists #FoodSystems #FoodSecurity

Pastoralism is a highly resilient livelihood. Mobility, livestock diversity, alliances with communities, and long-term local knowledge help pastoralists manage climate shocks and risks. #IYRP2026 #FoodSystems #Resilience #FoodSecurity

In the UN International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists (IYRP) and the Year of the Woman Farmer, pastoralist women will gather from around the world to strengthen solidarity, share solutions, develop a shared policy agenda, and elevate women’s leadership in rangeland and pastoralist futures.

Another great edition of the Birds of Grasslands is out! Check out the interview: youtu.be/_f92tqYfsdU

There is a huge diversity of animals, both domesticated and non-domesticated, that coexist in rangelands! Everything from sheep to cows to gazelles to thousands of insects! Check out our video to learn more about the diversity of animals in rangelands! youtu.be/A4-2H1Erp8s

Diversity of Animals in Rangelands

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Happy International Women's Day! What an amazing day to celebrate all of our amazing women and girl pastoralists: keepers of knowledge and key to a sustainable future!

Did you know that pastoralists are important to the global economy? Check out this months video with lots of great details! youtu.be/PfjVmELyuvU?...

Check out the Lesser Florican! A new interview for the "Birds of Grasslands" series has been posted! Hear about this amazing grassland species. @birdlifeglobal.bsky.social youtu.be/HchlIbNksZg

The Lesser Florican

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✨February IYRP Theme: Mobility, Land and Water Rights! Check out this month's video to learn more about challenges that face rangelands and pastoralists around the world: youtu.be/tMIAXJiCBdI #IYRP2026 #LandRights #Pastoralism #food #fiber #foodsecurity #environment

IYRP February 2026 theme: Mobility, Land and Water Security

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📣 We’ve extended the application deadline to 22 February for the Global Gathering of Pastoralist Women (26–29 May 2026) — marking the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists and the International Year of the Woman Farmer. #IYRP2026 #IYWF2026 #PastoralistWomen #MeraDeclaration

Tomorrow, IUCN, UNCCD, WWF, GIZ, and ILRI, will be host the first Regional Webinar on Sustainable Rangelands and Pastoralism for the Africa Region in the IYRP. 🟢 Date: February 04th, 14:00–15:15 UTC 🟢Languages: English, French, Portuguese 🟢Register here: lnkd.in/dsykN3PQ #UNCCD #IUCN #IYRP

This month, in our #RangelandMyths series, we examine the myth that 'Mobility drives conflict and insecurity'. Read the think piece by Linda Pappagallo: repairproject.org/Blog/myth-mo... Join our online discussion on 26 February with @tekgw.bsky.social: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/exploring-...

Tomorrow, Feb 4th, there will be a webinar on the Global Gathering of Pastoralist Women. Scan the QR code to register for this informational event!

Listen in for an interview with Prof Ian Scoones on the importance of pastoralists and they're approaches to life! geofftansey.wordpress.com/2026/01/26/i...

It’s time to think like pastoralists

Pastoralists are often misunderstood. There is a lot to learn from them and their low impact livestock production argues Prof Ian Scoones in this UN International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralist…

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What is property? How does a narrow view of ownership & property lie behind the so-called ‘Tragedy of the Commons’? Frank Matose explains at our event on #RangelandMyths #IYRP2026

Rangelands are the most common land cover on the planet, yet are often misunderstood. Powerful stories and ‘myths’ have long shaped how rangelands and pastoralists are seen and often misjudged. In 2026, we'll be exploring ways of seeing differently. repairproject.org/Blog/explori... #IYRP2026

Exploring rangeland myths in 2026 - REPAiR project

Through 2026, the REPAiR project is exploring ‘rangeland myths’ in global perspective. We offer an open invitation to get involved – share your experiences and stories, and help us to rethink what we ...

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The Global Alliance for Rangelands & Pastoralists members are leading the African Indigenous Pastoralists Gathering: Building a Common African Pastoralist Agenda in Preparation for the IYRP! This event is taking place now in Nairobi! iyrp.info/events/afric...

Members of the Global Alliance for Rangelands and Pastoralists are actively participating in the IYRP conference in Tunisia! The event kicks off with a concert led by and green IYRP art created by the Bergers de Semmama. www.iyrp.info/events/berge... www.iyrp.info/events/build...

What are rangelands? Rangelands cover nearly half of Earth’s land. These grasslands, savannas and tundra nourish livestock, support wildlife and store carbon. They are the foundation of life and resilience. #Rangelands #IYRP2026

Who are pastoralists? They are the stewards of our rangelands from the Sahel to the steppes and the Andes to the Arctic. More than half a billion people care for animals and ecosystems that sustain global life. #IYRP2026, #GlobalAlliance4RangelandsandPastoralists, #rangelands, #pastoralists

The International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists 2026 begins! Let us honor the people and landscapes that nourish biodiversity, culture and food security across our planet. #IYRP2026, #Rangelands, #Pastoralists, #biodiversity, #culture, #foodsecurity

The official FAO launch of the IYRP in Rome is an hour away! The IYRP Global Alliance is well represented both at our booths and as speakers. Please join the webcast here: www.fao.org/webcast/deta...

IYRP 2026 Opening Ceremony

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) will host the Opening Ceremony of the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists (IY...

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Elena Chen representing the IYRP Global Alliance spoke at the UNFCCC COP30 in Brazil, emphasized it is time for global climate governance to finally recognize pastoralists not as vulnerabilities to be managed, but as partners in safeguarding the planet’s most fragile ecosystems.

The IYRP2026 Global Alliance, will be among the panelists at the side event at UNFCCC COP30! Join us for this important discussion on integrating mountain and pastoralist perspectives into global climate action. 📅Date: 14 November 2025 🕐Time: 13:15 – 14:45 BRT (UTC-3) 📍Venue: Side Event Room 1