World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought, 17 June.

Rangelands: Recognize. Respect. Restore.
Rangelands are among the world’s most extensive yet most overlooked ecosystems. Covering more than half of the Earth’s land surface, they play a vital role in food security, water cycles, biodiversity conservation and climate resilience. They support the lives of around two billion people worldwide, including many pastoralists and Indigenous Peoples whose knowledge and stewardship have sustained these landscapes for generations.
In 2026, Desertification and Drought Day put rangelands at the centre of global attention.