Francesca Pasetti: International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists 2026 (IYRP 2026)

The talk presents the phenomenon of transhumance, that is, the traditional seasonal movement of herds between summer and winter pastures, in Spain and other European countries, and focuses on the contemporary challenges this form of pastoralism faces across Europe. It also addresses the inscription of transhumance on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list.

Francesca Pasetti is a biologist with a PhD in applied ecology specializing in agro-pastoral communities. Through the integration of field practice and international project management, she focuses on providing scientific evidence and policy advice in the areas of rural development, food security, and (mobile) pastoralism. She is currently co-chair of the IYRP Alliance 2026 regional support group for Europe. 

Video: Denisa Langrová