International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists

The United Nations has declared 2026 as the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists (IYRP 2026) to raise global awareness of rangelands, pastoralist communities, and their critical role in biodiversity, food security, and cultural heritage. You might like to view the short film that has been created by filmmaker Patrick Augenstein for the IYRP Support Group and the thousands of people around the world who support this important effort.