Why a Hub?
The Pastoralist Knowledge Hub serves as a technical repository and a neutral forum to address existing gaps in global policy discussions concerning pastoralism. It centralizes knowledge, including literature, technical tools, assessments, and research, facilitating informed, evidence-based decision-making and promoting pastoralism-friendly policies. By fostering partnerships and engaging in effective policy dialogues, the Hub ensures that pastoral issues are integrated into key policy discussions, enhancing global understanding and support for pastoralist communities.
Highlights
International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists (IYRP) 2026
The United Nations General Assembly at its 76th session declared 2026 as the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists (IYRP). The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is the agency leading the celebrations in collaboration with other relevant stakeholders. The #IYRP2026 provides a unique opportunity to raise awareness of the importance of rangelands and pastoralists, and to advocate for increased recognition, adapted policies, and responsible investments that benefit people and ecosystems. Visit the official IYRP website to register your events and activities, download the IYRP visual identity, and find out how you can get involved in the celebrations!
Key facts
Pastoralist women play diverse roles in the pastoral household, caring for livestock, managing land, and often overseeing finances
Pastoralism is a livelihood and a cultural system closely linked to its natural environment. Pastoralists possess a wealth of local and indigenous knowledge
Pastoralism is a livelihood and land-use system requiring a multifaceted approach encompassing various dimensions: food production, feed, environmental sustainability, economic viability, social impact, governance structures, and policy frameworks
Pastoralists employ strategic mobility to adapt to variable environmental and climatic conditions
Pastoralists follow customary and community-based rangeland management practices across various land tenure types
Pastoralists promote rangeland health by improving soil fertility, conserving biodiversity, managing fires, and enhancing nutrient cycling
Pastoralists are key to food security in areas such as drylands, mountains, and shrublands, where crop production is challenging
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