Climate, Mobile Pastoralism, Nature & Culture, News, Small-Scale Fisheries

Yolda contributes to the to multiple objectives of the EU Mission “Restore our Ocean and Waters”.

We are proud to announce that our Saros Bay Conservation and Restoration Planning Project has received endorsement from the European Commission as playing a central role in contributing to multiple objectives of the EU Mission "Restore our Ocean and Waters". This endorsement not only strengthens our commitment to protecting and restoring this ecologically and culturally rich area along Turkey’s Aegean coast but also highlights the importance of our project in driving transformative change in the Mediterranean. It integrates our work into the broader European commitment to marine #conservation and #sustainability.
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Mobile Pastoralism, Nature & Culture, News

New Publication: A Retro-Innovative Perspective for Sustainable Economies: Mobile Pastoralism

The final report of our project, "A Retro-Innovative Perspective for Sustainable Economies: Mobile Pastoralism," has been published. It offers economic sustainability strategies for Sarıkeçili mobile pastoralists, focusing on integrating their products into modern markets. Access the full report (in Turkish) and workshop excerpts here.
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Mobile Pastoralism, Nature & Culture, News

Sustainable Economies for Mobile Pastoralism

Our project, "A Retro-Innovative Perspective for Sustainable Economies: Mobile Pastoralism," continues with an exciting workshop bringing together Sarıkeçili nomadic pastoralists, researchers, development specialists, cooperatives, chefs, and textile designers. Together, we will explore the economic potential of mobile pastoralism, focusing on products like meat, dairy, wool, and cosmetics, while promoting environmental sustainability.
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Mobile Pastoralism, Nature & Culture, News

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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Mobile Pastoralism, Nature & Culture, News

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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New peer-reviewed article: An economic analysis of transhumance in the Central Spanish Pyrenees

Our peer-reviewed paper "An Economic Analysis of Transhumance in the Central Spanish Pyrenees" by María E. Fernández-Giménez and John Ritten provides the first published analysis comparing the profitability of different livestock systems in this region. The study, part of the Roads Less Travelled global program, shows that transhumance (both on foot and by truck) is more profitable than semi-extensive systems, challenging the common belief that transhumance is a fading practice.
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