In an effort to draw attention to the significance of grasslands worldwide, the United Nations recently proclaimed 2026 to be the International Year for Rangelands and Pastoralists (IYRP 2026). Once more, this is an international declaration about the protection and safeguarding of the biocultural identity linked to grasslands and rangelands. The Bonn Challenge, the UN … [Read more...] about Legal Pluralities and Pastoral Futures: Grasslands in the IYRP 2026 Moment
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World Day to Combat Desertification & Drought 2026
Date: Wednesday, 17 June 2026; 22nd Annual Day. Sponsor: United Nations Objectives: The World Day to Combat Desertification & Drought is annually observed for the following purposes: Inception: The first World Day to Combat Desertification & Drought was held on 17 June 1995. History: On 30 January 1995, the United Nations General Assembly … [Read more...] about World Day to Combat Desertification & Drought 2026
10 Major Environmental Concerns in China
It is well-known that China has achieved great success in economic growth during the past two decades. However, rapid economic growth, industrialization, population growth, and lax environmental oversight have dramatically depleted the country's natural resources and caused many environmental crises. These environmental issues have contributed to and will contribute to … [Read more...] about 10 Major Environmental Concerns in China