Mobile Pastoralism, Nature & Culture, News

Our Call to CBD COP 15 Participants

As CBD COP 15 begins online, we highlight the crucial link between mobile pastoralism and biodiversity. Abandoning traditional grazing systems, like mobile pastoralism, could harm scavenger communities, including vultures, and should be addressed by ecologists and wildlife managers. For more information, see our article “Rewilding traditional grazing areas affects scavenger assemblages and carcass consumption patterns.”
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Mobile Pastoralism, Nature & Culture, News

Our Call to CBD COP 15 Participants

As CBD COP 15 begins online, we emphasize the critical relationship between mobile pastoralism and biodiversity. The traditional ecological knowledge of mobile pastoralists plays a key role in conservation and promoting high biodiversity. For more insights, see our peer-reviewed article "Mobile Pastoralism and Protected Areas: Conflict, Collaboration and Connectivity.
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Mobile Pastoralism, Nature & Culture, News

Our Call to CBD COP 15 Participants

As CBD COP 15 begins online, we emphasize the vital link between mobile pastoralism and biodiversity. Pastoralists' seasonal grazing enhances soil stability, nutrient cycling, and vegetation restoration. For further insights, explore our report "Mobile Pastoralism in the Mediterranean: Arguments and Evidence for Policy Reform and its Role in Combating Climate Change."
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Climate, Mobile Pastoralism, Nature & Culture, News

New Publication: Are livestock always bad for the planet?

The new PASTRES report on pastoralism and climate change highlights the overlooked climate benefits of low-impact pastoral farming, cautioning against decisions based on misleading data. It emphasizes the differences between extensive livestock production and factory farming, urging better consideration of sustainable practices in climate and food debates.
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Mobile Pastoralism as a tool to Combat Wildfires

Nomadic pastoralists like the Sarıkeçililer help prevent fires through grazing practices that reduce dry grass and leaf litter. Despite their crucial role in combating fires and climate change, they face increasing restrictions on accessing traditional habitats. Protecting pastures and ensuring access is vital for both fire prevention and climate resilience.
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Understanding the Economics of Mobile Pastoralism: Fieldwork with Sarıkeçililer

We recently conducted fieldwork to enhance the economic capacity and resilience of the Sarıkeçili nomadic pastoralists. Our visits included discussions with families about production activities, labour dynamics, and challenges faced in meat and dairy production. We observed critical issues regarding pasture access, impacted by agricultural encroachment, climate change, and wildfires.
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Climate, Mobile Pastoralism, Nature & Culture, News

A Presentation about Mobile Pastoralism and Climate at the Parliamentary Research Committee on the Impact of Global Climate Change

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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New Project Support!

Yolda Initiative, in collaboration with Sarıkeçililer Survival and Solidarity Association and Innovation for Development, secured funding from the Embassy of France for the project "A retro-innovative perspective for sustainable economies: Mobile Pastoralism." The project aims to develop sustainable economic models for mobile pastoralism, linking biodiversity conservation and climate change adaptation.
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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.
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