The United Nations declared 2026 as the International Year of:

Correct Answer: Rangelands and Pastoralists

The United Nations General Assembly declared 2026 as the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists (IYRP 2026) to raise global awareness about the importance of rangelands and the communities that depend on them. Rangelands cover nearly half of the Earth's land surface and provide essential ecosystem services, including biodiversity conservation, carbon storage, food production, and water regulation. Millions of pastoralists rely on these lands for their livelihoods through livestock farming. The initiative encourages sustainable land management, climate resilience, and policies that improve the well-being of pastoral communities while protecting natural ecosystems for future generations.

• International Year: Rangelands and Pastoralists.
• Declared By: United Nations General Assembly.
• Year: 2026.
• Purpose: Sustainable management of rangelands and support for pastoral communities.
• Correct Answer: Rangelands and Pastoralists.