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25 Apr

On the Move for Spring Migration: Day 10

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06/07/2025

The Bacak family of Sarıkeçili nomadic pastoralists in Turkey exemplify how mobile pastoralism aids biodiversity. Their livestock's migration routes act as ecological corridors, facilitating seed dispersal over long distances and preventing habitat isolation.

23 Apr

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On the Move for Spring Migration: Day 8

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06/07/2025

The Bacak family's spring migration in Turkey highlights mobile pastoralism's cultural and ecological significance. It offers essential survival skills and socialization for pastoralist children. However, current education policies disrupt their participation. Adaptive education policies are needed, and social isolation remains a key challenge.

22 Apr

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On the Move for Spring Migration: Day 7

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06/07/2025

Mobile pastoralism, illustrated by the Bacak family's migration, offers significant benefits for water cycle regulation. It reduces water resource pressure, prevents nutrient leaching, and maintains traditional water infrastructures supporting biodiversity. Mobile livestock consume water sustainably and enhance soil structure, demonstrating minimal environmental impact.

21 Apr

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On the Move for Spring Migration: Day 6

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06/07/2025

The Bacak family's spring migration highlights the benefits of mobile pastoralism for biodiversity and climate. Livestock grazing enhances soil stability, restores vegetation, and prevents erosion. Seasonal migration allows pastures to recover, improves plant and arthropod diversity, and increases soil resilience.

20 Apr

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On the Move for Spring Migration: Day 5

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06/07/2025

Nomadic pastoralism, as practiced by the Sarıkeçili family in Turkey, plays a crucial role in wildfire prevention. Grazing reduces biomass, thereby decreasing fire fuel. Abandoning pastoral practices increases fire risks, making this traditional method vital for environmental health and wildfire mitigation.

19 Apr

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On the Move for Spring Migration: Day 4

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06/07/2025

We are documenting the Bacak family's spring migration in Turkey, showcasing mobile pastoralism's role in biodiversity and climate-friendly practices. This traditional lifestyle maintains ecosystems and offers insights into sustainable living, drawing interest from multiple research fields for its ecological and social benefits.

18 Apr

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On the Move for Spring Migration: Day 3

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06/07/2025

Mobile pastoralism, exemplified by the Bacak family's spring migration in Turkey, is highlighted as a biodiversity-friendly practice. It efficiently uses natural resources, water, energy, and land, providing a sustainable way to produce food in areas unsuitable for crops.

17 Apr

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On the Move for Spring Migration: Day 2

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06/07/2025

This spring, we follow the Bacak family of Sarıkeçili nomads in Turkey on their migration, highlighting mobile pastoralism's ecological and cultural significance. This practice preserves biodiversity and cultural heritage, showing adaptive human-nature interactions despite modern challenges faced by nomadic communities.

16 Apr

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On the Move for Spring Migration!

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06/07/2025

Join us this spring as we follow the Bacak family of Sarıkeçili nomads on their migration from the Mediterranean coast to Central Anatolia. Over hundreds of kilometres, they move with the seasons, preserving nature and producing sustainable food. Follow their journey and stories on our social media channels!

21 Mar

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A resolution by the UNEA

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06/07/2025

The UNEA 4 resolution on "Innovations in Sustainable Rangelands and Pastoralism" urges states to promote sustainable practices and traditional knowledge, support rangeland restoration, and raise awareness globally. It also backs the proposal for an International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralism, recognizing the vital role of mobile pastoralism in conservation efforts.

09 Jan

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Transhumance and Spirituality in Italy

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06/07/2025

For thousands of years, mobile pastoralist communities have shaped landscapes, culture, and spirituality worldwide. In Italy, transhumance exemplifies the deep interaction between people and nature, influencing cultural diversity and spiritual practices. Father Mario Villani, during our interview, highlights the historical and cultural significance of transhumance in Europe.

19 Dec

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On the Ground Support

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06/07/2025

Mobile pastoralists play a vital role in coexistence with carnivores, often impacted by habitat loss and prey scarcity. To address this, we introduced portable electric fences as a non-lethal mitigation measure against predation. In collaboration with Trashumancia y Naturaleza, trials in Turkey with the Koçbıyık family aim to reduce wolf-human conflict effectively.

16 Dec

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One Square Meter

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06/07/2025

One Square Meter is a needle-felt sculpture representing mobile pastoralism’s impact on rangeland flora. As part of the Roads Less Travelled Global initiative, includes contributions from global communities. The Turkish edition, by Avukma Üreten Kadınlar Kooperatifi, premiered in İzmir on December 8-9, 2018, showcasing local plant diversity.

21 May

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Roads Less Travelled

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06/07/2025

Roads Less Travelled has launched globally at the CCRN & IUCN Conference, supporting mobile pastoralists in maintaining their traditional lifestyles and movement. Initiated by Yolda Initiative, DiversEarth, and Trashumancia y Naturaleza, this program aims to connect communities, advocate for their vital role, and address challenges they face worldwide.

08 Apr

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Spreading Out Roots

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06/07/2025

We’re thrilled to announce the expansion of One Square Meter, a needle-felt sculpture linking mobile pastoralism to biodiversity, now involving more women from pastoralist communities globally. This initiative celebrates mobile pastoralism’s benefits while supporting women’s livelihoods and promoting knowledge exchange, empowering communities to engage decision-makers and create lasting change.

24 Feb

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New report: Mobile Pastoralism in the Mediterranean

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06/07/2025

The new report Mobile Pastoralism in the Mediterranean highlights the benefits of this ancient practice for biodiversity, climate change, and rural economies. Despite its advantages, it is often misperceived as unsustainable. The report provides over 100 arguments to help advocate for informed policies supporting pastoralists and their traditions.