This is the third webinar organised by the Global Agenda for Sustainable Livestock (GASL), together with its broader network of partners, to support the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists and the International Year of the Woman Farmer in 2026. Although grassland and pastoral livestock systems play a crucial role in delivering high-quality food, preserving biodiversity, supporting rural livelihoods, and contributing to climate change mitigation, these benefits are not yet adequately reflected in consumer purchasing choices. The limited revenues for these production systems are not attractive for youth and are fuelling urbanization and land use changes and exacerbation of power asymmetries.
This webinar will explore how products originating from rangelands can be better understood, valued, and promoted worldwide. Drawing on scientific evidence and field experience, it will present key facts about grassland and pastoral systems, highlight the role of women and generational renewal in ruminant farming, and explaining the multiple ecosystem and societal services provided by grazing-based livestock.
Draft Agenda
Moderator: Ying Wang - International Dairy Federation (IDF)
10:00-10:05 | Welcome and introduction
GASL
10:05-10:25 | Why grassland and pastoral systems matter
IDELE, France
INRAE – Montpellier SupAgro
10:30 – 10:45 | From rangelands to high-quality products
Short video clips with farmers’ testimonials
- A protected designation of origin (PDO)-labelled cheese from France
- Label Rouge-labelled sheep meat from France’
Sustainable Fiber Alliance, UK - Cashmere from Mongolia (tbc)
10:45 – 10:55 | The Globally Important Agriculture System (FAO GIAHS) case of the Mikata District, Japan
Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Japan
10:55 – 11:05 | The Mountain Partnership case of dairy production in Nepal
The Mountain Partnership
11:05 – 11:15 | Q&A
11:15 – 11:25 | Reaching consumers and the public
CNE, France
11:25 – 11:30 | Key challenges for pastoral systems & conclusion
Ministry of Agriculture, France