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Mapping threats to pastoralism

Pastoralists practically everywhere are experiencing an unprecedented assault on their customary lands. These threats come from a variety of sources, including mining, the expansion of cropping and irrigation, wildlife-conservation measures, green energy, urban expansion, and infrastructure projects. Often these threats are the result of large-scale investments by wealthy, powerful individuals and firms. Let's map these threats worldwide. On 5 June 2026, the League for Pastoral Peoples will launch a new initiative to map these threats. Details to be announced.

Accounting for pastoralists in Mongolia

Mongolia consists largely of rangelands, and pastoralism is a way of life for many of its people. The government of Mongolia initiated the 2026 International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists and will host the 17th session of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification’s Conference of Parties in the same year. In 2029 it will host the International Rangelands Congress. Because pastoralism is such an important part of Mongolia's culture and economy, Mongolia has relatively good information about pastoralism, pastoralist and rangelands. This brief in LPP's Accounting for Pastoralists series gives an overview of pastoralism in the country and the sources of data that are available.

Presentation ‘Camel Pastoralists and the IYC’ in a multistakeholder webinar

On 27th May, at 2 pm CEST, Ilse Köhler-Rollefson will present 'Camel Pastoralists and the IYC' in a webinar entitled "Multi-stakeholder perspectives on the role of camelids for a sustainable livestock sector. Case studies and success stories from around the world.", organised by GASL and partners! 'This webinar aims to synthesize key findings, share best practices, and discuss common challenges and possible policy recommendations to enhance sustainable camelid value chains. Sharing knowledge from GASL partners and strengthen collaboration among stakeholders (governments, civil societies, researchers, private sector, pastoralists) would be key for camelids to contribute to even more positive agrifood systems transformation outcomes.' Please register here: https://www.fao.org/partnerships/livestock-dialogue/news-events/events/detail/multi-stakeholder-perspectives-on-the-role-of-camelids-for-a-sustainable-livestock-sector/en