Pastoralism & Uncertainty

The new book 'Navigating Uncertainty' by @IanScoones argues that new approaches are needed to confront #uncertainty in our turbulent world. politybooks.com/bookdetail?boo…

The ability to move to respond to variable conditions is central to pastoral strategies. Our latest IYRP blog looks at why mobility is essential and how it is increasingly being restrained ⬇️ tinyurl.com/mt3mpvxd

Pastoralists as inspiration in an age of uncertainty . New long-read from The Conversation @IYRP2026 @ConversationUK @PASTRES_erc zimbabweland.wordpress.com/2026/02/02/pas…

The work of the PASTRES programme attempted to lay out a new narrative for pastoralism, challenging many of the misconceptions in current policy. What are the key elements of this new narrative? Read our latest blog in connection to the #IYRP ⬇️ tinyurl.com/59khu3cy

Rangelands are the most common land cover on the planet, yet are often misunderstood. Powerful stories and ‘myths’ have long shaped how rangelands & pastoralists are seen & often misjudged. In 2026, we explore ways of seeing differently. repairproject.org/Blog/exploring… #IYRP2026

Very happy and excited to endorse the launch of IYRP2026 both as #IYRP2026 South Asia Chair, global Biodiversity working group Co-chair and part of the @PASTRES_erc flock! @FAO International land coalition #ILC @WorldPastoral @IYRP2026 pastres.org/2025/12/02/pas…

PASTRES has supported IYRP throughout the build-up to 2026 and during the year we will be sharing some outputs of our research. This first PASTRES IYRP 2026 blog offers an overview. pastres.org/2025/12/02/pas…

The United Nations International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralism (IYRP 2026) is launched today! Next year will be a celebration of the importance of rangelands and pastoralism across the world. ⬇️

A festival of pastoralism in Türkiye: Exploring development challenges together ids.ac.uk/opinions/a-fes… New post by @IanScoones on a recent festival that creatively explored challenges and experiences of pastoralism in Türkiye and around the world #IYRP2026 #pastoralism

5.2 million Syrians have been displaced to neighbouring countries by a 13-year conflict. A new book chapter by ⁦@sakaitany5⁩ looks at the experiences of Syrian livestock herders/farmers after they were exiled to Jordan. books.openedition.org/ifpo/27916

Last week saw the launch of the REPAiR project in Madagascar. Held in collaboration with the IKI Growing Greener project, the event aimed to engage and inform those involved in restoration in Madagascar’s rangelands. linkedin.com/feed/update/ur… #BiodiversityDay

Why do people migrate, and what can be done about it? A @PASTRES_erc comic from 2023 pastres.org/2023/09/22/unc…

'Pastoralism in the Sahel today: Honouring the work of Jeremy Swift' - event on 24 April, hosted by @ODI_Global, in person or online odi.org/en/events/past…

🚨 New publication alert 🚨 How do pastoralists enact, embody and experience mobility? How can we understand pastoralism beginning with mobility rather than places of origin and destination? What arenas of action can such thinking open up? Read here - journals.sagepub.com/eprint/7FDNSSA…

Hi all, I am seeking a research assistant for my project 'Pastoral Knowledge Systems, Labour Shifts, and Conservation Challenges in Rangelands'. If you have a masters in Environment and Development or allied subject and research experience, see iith.ac.in/careers/

The UK government is seeking views on its international priorities for research on nature and the environment. To have your say, respond to the survey before 4 April: bit.ly/UKNatureInitia…

'Resilience lends itself to pastoral studies due to its ability to capture uncertainty, complexity and dynamism: key characteristics of dryland environments and pastoral systems' our recent findings with @PASTRES_erc colleagues

Great discussions at the #IDS and #Sussex alumni event in #Nairobi. Discussing ‘navigating uncertainty’ (and my book)… including the challenges of the new #Trump era.

Why have attempts to link #humanitarian help & long-term #development had limited success when tackling #drought in the Horn of #Africa? Check out the new journal article, w/ @jameel_oberv, which looks at how a lack of #community participation w/ #pastoralists is part of the problem: bit.ly/4jAO5FM @PASTRES_erc @ILRI @sfderbyshire @twahirah3