News Archives - Page 6 of 6

18 Apr

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.

28 May

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Official Launch of Roads Less Travelled

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06/07/2025

We are thrilled to announce the official launch of our global initiative, Roads Less Travelled, which took place at the Community Conservation Research Network & IUCN’s Communities, Conservation and Livelihoods conference. The launch program included: Thank you to all the participants who joined us to celebrate the launch of our new initiative!

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.

13 Jan

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Important decision for Rangelands and Pastoralists at CBD COP 13

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06/07/2025

We are pleased to announce that "The Cancun Statement" on Promoting Sustainable Pastoralism and Livestock Production for Biodiversity Conservation in Grasslands and Rangelands was endorsed by 46 institutions at CBD COP 13 in Cancun, Mexico. The Statement calls for urgent action to protect these endangered ecosystems.

10 Nov

Climate, News, Uncategorized

Side Event at UNFCCC COP22

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06/07/2025

At COP22, our side event with MCNC partners was a great success. We explored how cultural practices can serve as tools for climate change adaptation, focusing on youth engagement, raising awareness of these practices, and supporting communities in preserving traditional ways of life.

16 Sep

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Mobile Pastoralism in the Mediterranean – Retro-innovation for a Sustainable Future Workshop

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06/07/2025

At the IUCN World Conservation Congress in Hawaii, we co-organized the "On The Move: Mobile Pastoralism in the Mediterranean" workshop. Conservationists, pastoralists, and institutions shared experiences, challenges, and strategies, addressing marginalization, rights, gender issues, and youth engagement in pastoral traditions.

12 Aug

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On the Move in Hawaii

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06/07/2025

A special edition of On The Move featured photography by celebrated international photographers at IUCN's World Conservation Congress in Hawaii, 2016.

25 May

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On the Move – A unique travelling photography exhibition

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06/07/2025

The On the Move Photography Exhibition, which celebrates Mediterranean transhumant shepherds and nomadic pastoralists, reached CerModern in Ankara on 17th June 2016. It showcases the work of six photographers from Morocco, Tunisia, Spain, Turkey, Lebanon, and Greece.