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UNESCO’s engagement with the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists (IYRP) and UNCCD COP17

This initiative will support UNESCO’s contribution to the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists (IYRP 2026) and preparations for UNCCD COP17. It will promote the recognition of pastoralist knowledge systems and sustainable rangeland management practices through policy dialogue, knowledge-sharing, communication products, and engagement with Member States, Indigenous Peoples and local communities. Activities will contribute to raising awareness of the cultural, educational, environmental and socio-economic importance of rangelands and pastoralism, while highlighting UNESCO’s role in supporting sustainable livelihoods, biodiversity conservation and climate resilience.

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Not reported budget·Not reported disbursed·UNESCO Kathmandu implementer·Nepal location·Jan 1, 2026 → Dec 31, 2027 timeline

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About this project

This initiative will support UNESCO’s contribution to the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists (IYRP 2026) and preparations for UNCCD COP17. It will promote the recognition of pastoralist knowledge systems and sustainable rangeland management practices through policy dialogue, knowledge-sharing, communication products, and engagement with Member States, Indigenous Peoples and local communities. Activities will contribute to raising awareness of the cultural, educational, environmental and socio-economic importance of rangelands and pastoralism, while highlighting UNESCO’s role in supporting sustainable livelihoods, biodiversity conservation and climate resilience.

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