As we prepare for the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists (IYRP) proclaimed for 2026, we must support the sustainable grazing techniques developed over millennia by pastoralist communities. Well-managed rangelands are a proven Nature-based Solution that can help achieve many of our global goals; writes Dr Maryam Niamir-Fuller, Co-Chair of the IYRP International Support Group – a coalition of over 300 partner organisations including IUCN Members.