UN Declares 2026 International Year for Rangelands and Pastoralists:
The United Nations has declared 2026 as the ‘International Year for Rangelands and Pastoralists’, a landmark decision aimed at spotlighting some of the world’s most overlooked yet vital ecosystems. The announcement addresses a critical imbalance in global climate action: while forests receive disproportionate attention and funding, grasslands and savannahs—equally critical for carbon sequestration, biodiversity conservation, and climate resilience—remain marginalized in international climate negotiations and national climate strategies. This UN declaration represents a pivotal moment in rebalancing climate action toward comprehensive ecosystem protection, recognizing that effective climate mitigation requires attention to all biomes, not merely forests
