Correct Answer:
A. Rangelands and Pastoralists
Correct Answer: Rangelands and Pastoralists.
The United Nations General Assembly declared 2026 as the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists (IYRP 2026). The initiative aims to raise global awareness about the importance of rangelands and the people who depend on them for their livelihoods, while promoting sustainable land management and biodiversity conservation.
Why the other options are incorrect:
- Millets: Incorrect. 2023 was declared the International Year of Millets.
- Forests: Incorrect. Although the UN regularly observes the International Day of Forests, 2026 is not designated as the International Year of Forests.
- Sustainable Tourism: Incorrect. 2017 was the International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development, not 2026.