Rangelands sustain biodiversity, rural livelihoods and climate resilience across vast landscapes. Yet they face growing pressures from land degradation, biodiversity loss and climate change. The UNCCD COP16 decision (Decision 29/COP.16) calls on countries to scale up policies and investments to conserve, restore and sustainably manage rangelands in alignment with Land Degradation Neutrality (LDN) targets and other global goals.

The regional sessions focus on Africa, LAC, Asia and the Arab region, bringing bring together UNCCD national focal points, government representatives, pastoralists, CSOs and key stakeholders to exchange knowledge, share experiences and identify joint priorities for implementing the UNCCD COP16 decision on rangelands.

The dialogues will provide an opportunity to: 

• Advance integrated rangeland management and share best practices
• Build a global Coalition of Rangeland States
• Support UNCCD COP16 goals on rangeland restoration and sustainable livestock systems
• Strengthen networks and align with climate, biodiversity and land strategies
• Mobilize coordinated global action for sustainable rangelands and pastoralism