Land and People Day

Rangelands support the livelihoods of some 500 million people but remain among the most undervalued ecosystems globally. 

In conjunction with the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists 2026, the Land & People Day will focus on strengthening understanding of the links between ecosystems, cultural diversity, and sustainable pastoral systems in support of more inclusive, rights-based, and equitable approaches to land governance.

• Ministerial Dialogue on the restoration of rangelands and the well-being of pastoralist communities
• The Gender Caucus
• Youth Forum
• Special event on Rangelands
• Special Event on Indigenous Peoples Caucus and Local Communities Caucus
• Special High-Level event on Rio Synergies

These discussions are expected to support new partnerships for community-led land restoration, sustainable rangeland management and land rights; strengthen inclusive land governance; integrate the rights and knowledge of Indigenous Peoples, local communities, pastoralists, women and youth into land degradation neutrality strategies; and mobilize financing that directly benefits land stewards and community-driven approaches.