This is a call for papers and registration for the International Conference on the Role of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine in Restoring and Conserving Natural Rangelands, taking place on 7–9 December 2026 in Hama, Syria, in the context of the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists (IYRP 2026). Hama University, in collaboration with the FAO and the Arab Center for the Studies of Arid Zones and Dry Lands (ACSAD), is organizing the conference.
Researchers, academics, practitioners and other interested stakeholders are invited to submit papers in Arabic or English addressing five thematic areas:
- Integrated ecological restoration and rangeland rehabilitation.
- Animal health, zoonotic diseases and sustainable production systems.
- Integrated grazing, pastoralist communities and socio-economic dimensions.
- Policies, governance and international frameworks for grazing and rangeland management.
- Innovation, climate change and future challenges for sustainable grazing and rangelands.
The conference will feature research presentations (in person and virtually), poster sessions, panel discussions and a field visit to rehabilitated rangelands or pastoralist communities in the Syrian Steppe.
Important information:
- Conference dates: 7–9 December 2026
- Paper submission deadline: 10 November 2026
- Submission languages: Arabic and English
- Accommodation and meals: Hama University will cover these expenses for participants presenting research papers.
For further information, paper submissions and registration, please visit the conference website: https://ict.iyp2026.hama-univ.edu.sy/
The conference posters in English and Arabic are also attached for reference.
We encourage interested members to participate and share this opportunity with their networks.
