The Global Declaration of Young Pastoralists, adopted on April 10, 2026, represents the unified voice of youth from across Africa, the Arctic, Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and the Americas. Developed during the Global Gathering of Young Pastoralists in Madrid, this landmark document outlines critical demands for youth-led governance, secure land tenure, and climate justice. As the primary stewards of over a third of the Earth’s surface, these young leaders reject policies that fragment rangelands and instead call for a rights-based approach that recognizes pastoralism as a resilient, sustainable solution to global food security and biodiversity loss. Download the full declaration below to explore the roadmap for securing the future of pastoralist communities and ecosystems worldwide

Global Declaration Young Pastoralists short version Eng+Fr+Esp