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International Year for Rangelands
January 11 , 2026
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- The United Nations (UN) has declared 2026 as the International Year for Rangelands and Pastoralists.
- The focus is on grasslands and savannahs, which are important for carbon sequestration, biodiversity, and climate resilience.
- Grasslands face threats from agriculture, plantations, invasive species, fossil fuel extraction, and fire suppression policies.
- Indigenous practices like controlled burning and grazing help maintain ecosystem health, but are often overlooked.
- Global and Indian policies aim to integrate grasslands into climate plans and the Paris Agreement’s Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs).
- Recognising grasslands as carbon sinks can support both climate mitigation and pastoral livelihoods.
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