The International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists is a catalyst for change, empowerment, and impact, aiming to create awareness on the contributions of rangelands and pastoralists, address myths and misunderstandings, fill knowledge gaps, and promote evidence-based policies. With a coalition of

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The UN International Year of Rangelands & Pastoralists (IYRP) 2026 initiative aims to raise awareness about the contributions of rangelands and pastoralists to food security, economy, environment, and cultural heritage. The Working Groups focus on various themes such as afforestation, mountain pasto

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Ethiopia has a favorable environment for dairy development with diverse production systems including pastoralism, agro-pastoralism, and mixed farming. The country boasts indigenous and exotic dairy cattle breeds, supporting milk production and utilization. This article outlines the different dairy p

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The content delves into the reflections on the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-2) efforts, highlighting successes in engaging the environmental community and conceptual challenges faced. It explores the need for further definition of extensive livestock production systems and sustainabilit

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Explore the significance of regional policies for pastoralism in East Africa through insights on opportunities, challenges, and capacity-building initiatives within Regional Economic Communities. The COMESA Regional Livestock and Pastoralism Forum plays a pivotal role in fostering dialogue and makin

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This article delves into the development of adaptive mechanisms in human history, focusing on horticulture and agriculture as key strategies. It explains the differences between horticulture and agriculture, explores the concept of cultivation continuum, and discusses pastoralism as an adaptive stra

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The African Union Commission's Pastoral Policy Initiative aims to address the challenges faced by pastoral communities in Africa, including poverty, marginalization, environmental degradation, and lack of access to resources. Launched in 2007, the initiative focuses on developing a policy framework

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Humans have utilized various adaptive strategies throughout history to survive and secure a livelihood, including hunting-gathering, horticulture, pastoralism, etc. This session introduces these strategies, their characteristics, and why they persist in modern times. The discussion also covers the h

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