Science for Nature and People Partnership (SNAPP)’s Post

Kick-Starting the SNAPP Working Group on #Resilient Rangelands On November 5-6, 2024, the inaugural meeting of the “Resilient Rangelands: Balancing Rural Economies and Ecosystem Integrity” project took place in Almaty, Kazakhstan. It marked the beginning of a collaborative journey that will continue over the next two years. The project is funded by the Science for Nature and People Partnership (SNAPP), and aims to develop models that will shape the next phase of nature conservation and sustainable development. The working group includes 12 key partners: SDSN Kazakhstan, conservation NGOs, international agencies, herder associations, and university research centers. Together, we will focus on identifying the key features of resilient rangelands that support both livelihoods and biodiversity through sustainable land and water management practices. By employing participatory approaches, our group will develop scenarios for two case-study landscapes: one in western Kazakhstan and another in eastern Mongolia. These scenarios will explore synergies and trade-offs, helping to create spatial plans and management options that can guide future projects and inform national policy frameworks. With active involvement from regional and national stakeholders, the group will ensure the insights gained are practical, relevant, and aligned with the needs of both conservation and agriculture. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/d5PX4mWY Thank you to Michele Bowe, Alyona Koshkina, and all our partners for making this event possible!