Did you know that rangelands support 60% of the world’s food production?
They also cover 54% of the Earth’s land area and sustain the livelihoods of 1.2 billion people.
And if you’ve ever been hiking or camping, you know how crucial they are for tourism and conservation.
Despite their importance, you may not have even heard of these landscapes. In short, they’re lands that are grazed by livestock or wildlife and mainly stewarded by pastoralists.
And now is the time to talk about them, because half of the world’s rangelands are under threat from the climate crisis, conflict, mismanagement and underinvestment – putting these pastoral livelihoods at risk.
The UN has declared 2026 the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists – which is why GLF Africa will return with a special edition to put these often forgotten landscapes and communities on the map.
This event is free for everyone to join online. Get your ticket now and join 8,000 like-minded people as we revitalize our rangelands!
Themes
- Climate-proofing rangelands
- Restoring rangeland health
- Rethinking land governance
- The rangeland economy
- Innovation and disruptive technologies
