At UNCCD COP17 in Ulaanbaatar, the Rangeland Stewardship Council launched Version 0.2 of the Global Rangelands Standard — the Foundation Standard — marking an important step towards a shared global framework for responsible stewardship of the world’s rangelands.
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At the UK House of Lords, leaders from government, multilateral institutions, finance, science and industry came together to address a practical question: how to move from recognition to implementation on rangelands across regions, production systems and supply chains.
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In the closing weeks of 2025, a series of events in Rome brought together governments, pastoralist representatives, international organisations and private-sector actors to mark the official launch of the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists (IYRP 2026) and to examine the future of the world’s rangelands.
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September marked an important moment for the Rangeland Stewardship Council (RSC). After several months of Strategy Task Group discussions, stakeholders gathered in Edinburgh (and online) for a full-day workshop aimed at bringing shape and clarity to the RSC’s next chapter.
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At the Natural Fibre Connect Conference 2025 (21–22 September, Edinburgh), conversations across science, policy, finance, and fashion converged around a shared reality: rangelands are foundational to natural fibres systems and demand urgent, collective action.
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At the recent International Rangelands Congress (IRC) in Adelaide, Australia, a dedicated workshop brought together experts, pastoral leaders, Indigenous representatives, sustainability champions, and industry stakeholders to explore a global approach to managing and valuing the world’s vast rangelands.
Charting the Rangeland Roadmap: A Global Standard and Monitoring Framework Read More »
On March 12, 2025, the Rangeland Stewardship Council (RSC) and the Sustainable Fibre Alliance (SFA), with support from the STELARR Project, hosted the Environmental Impact & Policy Workshop—bringing together sustainability experts and leaders from fibre and fashion industries to explore the future of rangeland management.
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At the 16th Conference of the Parties (COP16) to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) in Riyadh, from 2nd to 13th December 2024, the Rangeland Stewardship Council (RSC) emerged as a key advocate for the future of sustainable rangeland management.
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This year’s Natural Fibre Connect (NFC) Conference in Biella, Italy, was more than just a gathering of industry leaders—it was a wake-up call for the future of our planet’s rangelands.
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The recent Rangeland Stewardship Council (RSC) session, held during the Sustainable Natural Fibre Conference in Beijing, highlighted the crucial efforts being made to promote sustainable rangeland management practices.
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