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Where cattle graze and milk becomes tradition

Healthy rangelands and the tenacity of one woman farmer help revive a once-forgotten Georgian dairy product

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Betting on herding and herself

In Nepal’s highlands, a young herder is building a livelihood from yak cheese and a decision not to leave

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Ana Álvarez, Spain
06/07/2026
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Akot Mary, Uganda
10/06/2026
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Zulma Franco, Paraguay
21/05/2026
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Aoife Forde, Ireland
14/04/2026

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Mongolia to host Global Pastoralist Gathering under the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists 2026
09/08/2026
More than 400 participants from over 100 countries will gather in Mongolia to strengthen global cooperation on sustainable pastoralism ahead of UNCCD COP17
Young pastoralists unite in Kyrgyzstan to shape the future of sustainable rangelands
17/07/2026
As part of the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists 2026, the Inter-Regional Summer School of Young Pastoralists took place in Kyrgyzstan. It brought together young pastoral leaders from across Asia and Africa to exchange knowledge, strengthen leadership skills, and promote sustainable pasture management.
North American ranchers engage with FAO on importance of healthy rangelands and pastoralists
10/07/2026
Director-General’s trip to Canada and the United States focuses on livestock research, soil health practices and environmental stewardship
In a world searching for solutions to the interconnected climate, biodiversity and land degradation crises, rangelands and pastoralists are part of the answer: FAO animal production and health expert
10/03/2026
Interview with FAO's Director of Animal Production and Health, Thanawat Tiensin on the role of rangelands and pastoralists in sustainable agrifood systems, biodiversity preservation and climate resilience, as the UN marks the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists 2026.
FAO launches the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists 2026 to strengthen these ecosystems and support the people who sustain them
02/12/2025
UN designates 2026 as a year to highlight the vital role of rangelands and pastoralists in sustainable food production, ecosystem preservation and climate change mitigation and adaptation
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Major infrastructure investments help pastoralists and locals share limited resources in the Sahel

Taking pasture matters into their own hands

Maasai Indigenous youth in Kenya grow their own forage for the security of their animals and their livelihoods

Quenching a thirst for camel milk

Adopting innovation and technology in camel herding practices to enhance livelihoods in Mongolia

What COVID-19 movement restrictions mean for nomadic pastoralists in the Sahel

Better land governance could be a solution to challenges pastoralists face

Seven reasons why pastoralism supports a better future

This time-tested practice works with nature and offers numerous benefits

Solar powered water pumps support pastoralists’ livelihoods in times of climate crisis

One agropastoralist in South Sudan is adapting to the changing climate and helping others do the same