Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Rangelands cover 54% of our earth’s terrestrial surface and sustain around 500 million pastoralists world-wide, yet they receive a fraction of the attention they deserve and require.
In episode 17 of the #NaturePledge podcast, we dive headfirst into the misunderstandings and controversies surrounding rangelands and the pastoralists that call these vital landscapes their home. Natasha Maru, Global Lead for Rangelands and Pastoralists at the International Land Coalition, challenges us to better understand topics like overgrazing and the sometimes-contentious relationship with conservation and climate mitigation efforts.
With up to 50% of global rangelands degraded, Natasha also highlights progress made, and the urgency of the work taking place now at #UNCCD #COP17 in Mongolia. The year 2026, is also designated the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists.
Discover why protecting #rangelands and #pastoralism is a crucial factor in preventing biodiversity loss and driving sustainable development.
Rangelands cover 54% of our earth’s terrestrial surface and sustain around 500 million pastoralists world-wide, yet they receive a fraction of the attention they deserve and require.
In episode 17 of the #NaturePledge podcast, we dive headfirst into the misunderstandings and controversies surrounding rangelands and the pastoralists that call these vital landscapes their home. Natasha Maru, Global Lead for Rangelands and Pastoralists at the International Land Coalition, challenges us to better understand topics like overgrazing and the sometimes-contentious relationship with conservation and climate mitigation efforts.
With up to 50% of global rangelands degraded, Natasha also highlights progress made, and the urgency of the work taking place now at #UNCCD #COP17 in Mongolia. The year 2026, is also designated the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists.
Discover why protecting #rangelands and #pastoralism is a crucial factor in preventing biodiversity loss and driving sustainable development.
