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Grasslands and savannahs are some of the world’s most diverse and productive ecosystems. They support a quarter of the global population, provide habitat for thousands of unique species, and play a critical role in climate regulation, food security, and cultural identity. Yet these landscapes are disappearing fast—converted, degraded, and undervalued.
This new report shines a spotlight on these overlooked ecosystems. It comes at a pivotal moment, ahead of the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists and the UNCCD COP17 in Mongolia. The report offers a roadmap for protecting, managing and restoring grasslands and savannahs—helping governments, businesses and communities take action to safeguard their future.Why Grasslands and Savannahs Matter
These landscapes are more than just open spaces. They are foundational to human wellbeing. They provide food and water security, regulate climate, support pollinators, and offer medicinal resources, and are living systems that store carbon deep in the soil, regulate water flows, and support wildlife migrations that shape entire ecosystems. They are also home to pastoralist cultures, farmers, and Indigenous communities whose lives and traditions are deeply connected to the land.
Healthy grasslands mean resilient food systems, clean water, and thriving biodiversity. But with less than 10% protected and half already degraded, urgent action is needed.
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Find practical recommendations to integrate grasslands into climate and biodiversity frameworks, remove harmful subsidies, and support pastoralist and Indigenous land stewards.
Discover a new methodology for identifying priority grasslands and savannahs, integrating ecological and cultural values to guide protection and restoration efforts.
Explore opportunities to invest in nature-based solutions, carbon storage, and sustainable land management that deliver returns for climate, biodiversity and communities.
MEASURING VALUE AND PRIORITIZING GRASSLANDS - HOW TO MAXIMIZE IMPACT FOR PEOPLE AND NATURE
Across continents, communities are restoring, managing and protecting grasslands and savannahs in innovative ways. These case studies showcase practical approaches—from regenerative grazing to Indigenous-led fire management—that are helping to revive ecosystems, strengthen livelihoods and safeguard biodiversity. Download the report to explore these case studies in depth and learn how they’re driving change on the ground.
Voluntary stewardship agreements, regenerative grazing, invasive species removal, and community training for agri-ecotourism.
Rewetting pastures, restoring connectivity, anti-poaching, and sustainable tourism development.
Rotational grazing, pasture recovery, water table restoration, and community engagement to resist land conversion.
Traditional fire regimes, carbon credit generation, biodiversity monitoring, and cultural heritage protection.
Bison reintroduction, cultural revitalization, ecosystem restoration, and community-led conservation.
Reseeding degraded lands with native grasses, rotational grazing, long-term conservation agreements, and drought resilience building.
These ecosystems are essential to a healthy planet. By protecting and restoring them, we can build a future that works for both people and nature. Whether you're a policymaker, investor, conservationist or land manager, this report offers the insights and tools you need to act.
Download the report now and join the movement to protect and restore the world’s grasslands and savannahs.