Research Archives

11 Nov

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”.

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06/06/2025

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.

01 Aug

News, Uncategorized

Ecological Footprint of Goat Meat from Nomadic Pastoralist Families in Turkey

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06/06/2025

The report “Ecological Footprint of Goat Meat from Nomadic Pastoralist Families in Turkey,” resulting from our collaboration with the Global Footprint Network has been published! The report analyses the ecological footprint of the nomadic pastoralism practised by the Sarıkeçili community in Turkey.

16 Apr

Mobile Pastoralism, Nature & Culture, News

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

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06/06/2025

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.

11 Dec

Nature & Culture, News, Small-Scale Fisheries

Nature and Culture Coexistence on the Aegean Coasts

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06/06/2025

The "Coexistence of Nature and Culture in Aegean Coasts of Turkey" workshop, held in Ankara on December 5-6, 2023, brought together 55 participants, including SSF cooperatives, NGOs, universities, and international representatives. Together, they identified conservation priorities and mapped threats to marine biodiversity and SSFs.

04 Dec

News, Small-Scale Fisheries

Nature and Culture Coexistence on the Aegean Coasts Workshop

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06/06/2025

Our project, “A Cultural Landscapes Based Assessment: Coexistence of Nature and Culture in Aegean Coasts of Turkey,” continues with the "Nature and Culture Coexistence on the Aegean Coasts Workshop" on December 5-6, 2023. Participants will collaborate to identify regional threats and determine actions for the future.

24 May

Nature & Culture, News, Small-Scale Fisheries

A Fieldwork with Small Scale Fisheries in İzmir

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06/06/2025

As part of our ongoing project on small-scale fisheries, we conducted fieldwork in İzmir, focusing on mapping fishing areas and categorizing methods. We explored traditional techniques, like the Turkish blanket net, alongside innovative practices such as digital fish marketing. Challenges remain due to the lack of a regional fisheries approach in current legislation.

06 Apr

Nature & Culture, News, Small-Scale Fisheries

A Fieldwork with Small Scale Fisheries in Edremit Bay

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06/06/2025

As part of our "Cultural Landscapes-based Assessment" project, we conducted fieldwork in Edremit Bay, visiting fishing areas and engaging with small-scale fishers and stakeholders. Key concerns include the impacts of industrial fishing on biodiversity and the lack of localized fishing regulations. We aim to address these challenges through multi-actor conservation strategies.

23 Mar

Nature & Culture, News

A Cultural Landscapes-based Assessment: Coexistence of Nature and Culture on the Aegean coast of Turkey

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06/06/2025

Our project, "A Cultural Landscapes-based Assessment: Coexistence of Nature and Culture on the Aegean coast of Turkey," maps traditional practices that sustainably coexist with high biodiversity areas. Supported by the Turquoise Coast Environment Fund-Turkey, it includes fieldwork and stakeholder meetings to address local challenges and foster collaboration.

07 Dec

Mobile Pastoralism, Nature & Culture, News

New article: Pastoralism in the high Himalayas: Understanding changing practices and their implications for parasite transmission between livestock and wildlife

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06/06/2025

A new peer-reviewed article, supported by Yolda Initiative, explores human-wildlife conflict in the High Himalayas. It focuses on potential disease transmission between migratory and resident livestock and Asiatic ibex. The study advocates participatory disease management with pastoralists to align livelihoods with wildlife conservation, promoting proactive, sustainable solutions over mobility restrictions.

20 Aug

Mobile Pastoralism, Nature & Culture, News

New Article: A pattern of livestock depredation by snow leopards the yak herding pastoralists

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06/06/2025

A new peer-reviewed article, supported by Yolda Initiative, investigates the snow leopard’s livestock depredation on yak herding pastoralists in West Bhutan. It emphasizes the importance of understanding root causes to develop sustainable solutions, instead of restricting pastoralist mobility, which has often proven counterproductive.

18 Aug

Nature & Culture, News, Small-Scale Fisheries

New Project: A Cultural Landscapes-based Assessment: Coexistence of Nature and Culture on the Aegean Coast of Turkey

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06/06/2025

Our project, "A Cultural Landscapes-based Assessment: Coexistence of Nature and Culture on the Aegean Coast of Turkey," funded by the French Embassy in Turkey, will map the coexistence of high biodiversity areas and traditional cultural practices, engaging local communities and stakeholders through fieldwork and meetings.

04 Apr

Nature & Culture, News

New Event: AMNC Biodiversity Impact Common Framework Workshop

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06/06/2025

The AMNC partners will gather in Mersin, Turkey, from April 5-7, 2022, for the AMNC Biodiversity Impact Common Framework workshop, organized by IUCN Mediterranean and hosted by Yolda. The workshop aims to develop a common framework to showcase the biodiversity contributions of cultural landscapes and practices across the Mediterranean region, including mobile pastoralism.

16 Sep

Climate, Mobile Pastoralism, Nature & Culture, News

New Publication: Are livestock always bad for the planet?

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06/06/2025

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.

13 Sep

Mobile Pastoralism, Nature & Culture, News

Pastoralism: Economic Options in a Shock-prone Environment

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06/06/2025

As part of our Mobile Pastoralism in Turkey project, Dr. Serena Ferrari and Dr Abdrahmane Wane from CIRAD joined us to share their experiences from their project "Pastoralism: Economic Options in a Shock-prone Environment".

13 Aug

Mobile Pastoralism, Nature & Culture, News

In-situ Observations at Wildfire Sites

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06/06/2025

We are monitoring wildfires' impact on nomadic pastoralists, with Koray Çetin documenting the damage in Mersin's pastures and homes.

01 Aug

Mobile Pastoralism, Nature & Culture, News

Understanding the Economics of Mobile Pastoralism: Fieldwork with Sarıkeçililer

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06/07/2025

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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