EVENTS
- August, 2026
COP 17
Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
Featuring activities developed in partnership with the UNCCD and the Fashion for Land initiative, highlighting the links between culture, land stewardship, and sustainable rangelands, alongside engagements connected to the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists.
- TBC, 2026
Fashion4Land Gala
London, England
A flagship event under the Fashion for Land initiative, developed in partnership with the UNCCD, convening diplomatic, business, philanthropic, and policy leaders to build global momentum for rangeland stewardship in the lead-up to COP17 and throughout the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists (IYRP).
- April, 2026
Sustainable Finance Forum for the Global Rangeland Fund
Paris, France
Convenes investors, development finance institutions, foundations, and private-sector partners to explore blended-finance pathways for sustainable rangeland management.
- February, 2026
Parliamentary Event
London, England
Diplomatic briefings and discussions on global rangeland challenges, and presentations on key initiatives such as the Rangeland White Paper and the Global Rangeland Fund.
- December 1-2, 2025
IYRP Launch
Rome, Italy | Hybrid
Launch of the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists, marking the start of global activities celebrating rangeland ecosystems and pastoral communities in 2026.
- October 2-3, 2025
ILRI Investment Roundtable on Sustainable Beef
Rome, Italy
A dedicated roundtable convened to examine investment opportunities that support the growth of sustainable beef enterprises.
- September 29 - October 1, 2025
FAO Global Conference on Sustainable Livestock Transformation – Rangelands and Pastoralists: What Role for the Private Sector?
Rome, Italy
- September 22, 2025
Natural Fibre Connect — Collaboration for Rangelands
Edinburgh, Scotland
Exploring how cross-sector collaboration – spanning policy, science, standards, and supply chains – can accelerate impact and deliver on global goals such as LDN.
- September 21, 2025
Natural Fibre Connect — Financing the Future of Rangelands
Edinburgh, Scotland
Exploring how rangeland stewardship benchmarks and inclusive governance platforms can channel finance into rangeland regeneration at scale, using tools such as impact investment funds and supply chain incentives.
- September 16-17, 2025
Kubuqi International Desert Forum
Ordos, Inner Mongolia, China
An event convened by the People’s Government of Inner Mongolia, China’s National Forestry and Grassland Administration, UNEP, and the UNCCD Secretariat.
- July 9, 2025
Mongolia Economic Forum – Roundtable on Sustainable Financing for Land Degradation Neutrality
Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
A forum convened by the RSC, UNCCD, Sustainable Fibre Alliance (SFA) and Business Council of Mongolia (BCM)
- July 8, 2025
Mongolia Economic Forum – Business for Land Roundtable
Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
- May 31 - June 1, 2025
International Rangeland Congress Workshop on Global Rangelands Standard and Supporting Monitoring System
Adelaide, Australia
Practical sessions on governance, certification pathways, data systems, and regional testing of indicators.
- April 24-26, 2025
ChangeNOW Summit – From Riyadh COP16 Forward: Scaling Investments and Innovation – Business for Land
Paris, France
A high-level session on scaling private-sector action and investment for sustainable land and rangeland management.
- March 12, 2025
Environmental Impact & Policy Workshop
Online
An online workshop to explore how environmental standards, monitoring tools, and science-based indicators can support brands and retailers in meeting emerging regulatory requirements.
- December 12, 2024
COP 16 Side-Event – Sustainable Commodities & the RSC, Camelid Standard Development
- December 11, 2024
COP 16 Side-Event – Sustainable Investments for Large-Scale Rangeland Restoration, US Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service
- December 6, 2024
COP 16 Side-Event – TNC’s Valuing Grasslands: Critical Ecosystems for Nature, Climate and People, Pastoralist Women Restoring Rangelands
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- December 4, 2024
COP 16 Presidency Event on Rangelands – Global Rangelands Standard: A Framework for Sustainable Pastoral Futures
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- October 24-25, 2024
STELARR Project Workshop
Nairobi, Kenya
Consultation workshop on a global rangelands standard and monitoring scheme held with environmental experts from East Africa’s rangelands and sustainability sectors.
- September 26, 2024
New York Climate Week – Industry Roundtable
New York, USA
Closed-group roundtable event with invited brands and sustainability experts.
- September 19, 2024
Natural Fibre Connect Conference – Rangeland Stewardship &
Global Standards Panel
Biella, Italy
A panel discussion exploring rangeland stewardship and the role of a global standard in the natural fibre sector.
- September 6, 2024
SFA Mongolia Annual Conference – Herder Consultation
Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
A discussion with herders to understand local needs, challenges and priorities for rangeland management.
- June 6, 2024
International Rangeland Experts & Stakeholders Consultation
Online
Expert consultation held with UNCCD on standards development.
- April 11-12, 2024
Sustainable Natural Fibres (SNF) Global Conference
Beijing, China
Global Rangelands Standard and Business4Land Consultations
- March 21, 2024
