International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists
The United Nations declared 2026 as the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists (IYRP).
Covering about half the world’s land, rangelands are home to unique biodiversity and pastoral communities whose livelihoods depend on them.
Pastoralists raise animals, contribute to food security, and hold diverse cultural heritage and local and indigenous knowledge, preserving ecosystems across the world.
Get involved!
Whether you are a pastoralist, researcher, government, private business, NGO, journalist, civil society organization, academic institution, or individual, you can take part in the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists 2026.
Start planning your activities for the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists, 2026!