Projects
Our projects and collaborations play a key role in the way we address challenges and strive to ensure the sustainable future of our rangelands. Recognising the importance of research in facilitating informed decision-making, we actively maintain strong connections with the research community. Engaging in collaborative projects, we unite a diverse range of stakeholders.
Global Rangelands Standard
Central to the RSC’s mission is the commitment to establish a global benchmark for responsible rangeland management through the creation of a unified standard—the Global Rangelands Standard (GRS).
This comprehensive standard aims to promote best practices worldwide, focusing on herder representation, traceability, carbon sequestration, culturally attentive practices, human health and wellbeing, animal welfare, gender equality, and effective land management. The vision is to create a sustainable framework that recognises responsible land stewardship and brings together environmental, social, and economic considerations.
The GRS is developed in partnership with the UNCCD, the SFA, and with the support of rangeland stakeholders. It is supported by the Global Environment Facility-funded STELARR (Sustainable Investments for Large-Scale Rangeland Restoration) Project, which is implemented by IUCN and executed by ILRI and partners.
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Landscape Verification
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This project aims to develop a comprehensive Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) framework using a landscape-based approach.
In collaboration with local and international partners as well as local government entities, the RSC is testing this approach to monitor environmental impact at the ecosystem level. The initiative seeks to provide valuable insights into the implementation of a holistic multi-stakeholder MEL framework for global rangeland ecosystems.
The Landscape Verification Project is supported by ISEAL (International Social Environmental Accreditation and Labelling) and conducted in collaboration with the SFA (Sustainable Fibre Alliance).
Rangeland Research
Decent Work, Gender and Family Health
The findings from the Rangeland Research on Decent Work, Gender and Family Health provide a critical foundation for informing the development of a rangeland standard.
By understanding the nuances of family roles, social dynamics, and the specific contributions of women herders, the aim is to integrate these insights into a standard that is sustainable, inclusive and responsive to the diverse needs of pastoral communities.
This research was conducted in collaboration with the Sustainable Fibre Alliance (SFA), Colorado State University, and the Nutag Action Research and Training Center.
PARTNER PROJECTS
Our esteemed partners are leading the way in advancing rangeland stewardship through a variety of exceptional projects. These initiatives showcase dedicated approaches and sustainable preactices that preserve and enhace our rangelands and biodiversity, while also safeguarding livelihoods.
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