In 2026, many pastoralists’ meetings and conferences are being held across regions worldwide. There is now a strong need to synthesize the outcomes and recommendations from these events and produce a unified global position and document. Therefore, Mongolia will host a Global Pastoralist Gathering and Conference to consolidate and validate regional outcomes and elevate them to the global policy level.
Objective of the Gathering and Conference
The objectives of the Global Pastoralist Gathering and Conference to be held in Mongolia from 10–15 August 2026 are to:
- Consolidate and synthesize the outcomes of pastoralists’ gatherings and dialogues held across world regions.
- Develop a joint declaration and recommendations that reflect the priorities of pastoralists, including women and youth
- Identify policy directions and cooperation mechanisms to support the sustainability of rangelands and pastoralism by governments and CSOs
Present the consolidated document at the UNCCD COP 17 and globally within the framework of the celebration of IYRP 2026.
Participants: Representatives of pastoralists and pastoralist organizations and each global gathering: approximately 300 delegates from 102 countries that have supported the designation of the IYRP.
Dates and Venues: Field visits and thematic discussions: 10–13 August 2026; Plenary sessions (Ulaanbaatar): 14–15 August 2026
Costs for the field visit and the two-day conference will be covered by the Government of Mongolia.