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  • Online resource | 23 Feb 2026
International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists 2026

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.