In August 2026, pastoralists from more than 100 countries gathered in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, for the Global Pastoralist Gathering under the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists 2026. Their message was not simply about livestock. They called for recognition and protection of pastoralists’ lands and territories, secure mobility, recognition of Indigenous knowledge, meaningful participation of women and youth, stronger governance, and greater investment in pastoral communities
At the UN Convention to Combat Desertification’s COP17, held soon afterwards in Mongolia, the conversation explicitly connected pastoralism with peace. A dedicated session on “Pastoralism for Drought Resilience and Peace” emphasized governance, cooperation and sustainable
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