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Vision Statement

The economic, environmental and social importance of rangelands, and of pastoralists as their custodians, are fully recognized, rewarded, safeguarded and protected worldwide.

IYRP 2026 aims to raise awareness of the vital importance of rangelands and pastoralists as their frontline custodians. We recognize the indispensable benefits rangelands provide for supporting the livelihoods and socio-ecological resilience of hundreds of millions of people, conserving bio-cultural diversity, restoring degraded lands, fostering sustainable food systems, and advancing climate action.

The IYRP Global Alliance calls for (1) recognizing and supporting pastoralists’ livelihoods, rights and cultural values; (2) fostering greater knowledge and innovation towards sustainability; (3) advancing policies supporting sustainable rangelands and pastoralism; and (4) ensuring ethical and sustainable investment in rangelands and pastoralist development.

IYRP Opening Film 2023

This video was made in support of the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists (IYRP) 2026 initiative approved unanimously by the United Nations General Assembly. It was created by filmmaker Patrick Augenstein for the IYRP Support Group and the thousands of people around the world who support this important effort. It was funded by Vétérinaires Sans Frontières Belgium on behalf of CELEP (Coalition of European Lobbies for Eastern African Pastoralism).

IYRP 2026 GOALS

  • Increase public awareness of the societal value derived from rangelands and pastoralists.
  • Promote pastoralist knowledge, innovation and coalition building to meet contemporary needs.
  • Advocate for evidence-based policy and legislation that supports sustainable rangeland stewardship and pastoralist livelihoods.
  • Foster ethical investment to address challenges confronting rangelands and pastoralists in the 21st century.

The IYRPGlobal Alliance. 2025. IYRP 2026 Global Action Plan. (Ref: Weblink).

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IUCN Members have approved the resolution “Conservation and sustainable management of rangelands and pastoralism” at the IUCN Congress in Abu Dhabi.
Indian Supreme Court High Powered Committee on Agrarian Reforms Meets with Pastoralist Delegation
Information Note: GEF Small Grants Programme Implemented by UNDP
IYRP Road Map PPT 2025-2026 (10Oct25)
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