Read our think piece and sign up to our online event.

The fifth in our series on 'Rangeland Myths'.

Read our think piece, listen to a new interview with Brahim El Guabli, and sign up to our event on 17 June. Plus: news and insights from REPAiR's research in South Africa and Madagascar.

This online discussion explores myths about the impacts of humans and livestock on wildlife, and ideas about nature and conservation.

The myth that pastoralists simply need ‘more markets’ to thrive rests on a set of deeply rooted assumptions about markets and animal husbandry.

The myth that pastoralists simply need ‘more markets’ to thrive rests on a set of deeply rooted assumptions about markets and animal husbandry.

A simple distinction between 'informal' and 'formal' meat production in South Africa is misleading, and may generate unhelpful responses in policy.

Read our think-piece and sign up for an online discussion on 26 February.

As the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists calls attention to the global diversity, importance, and governance of the world’s rangelands, the myth of the tragedy of the commons is partic...

As the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists calls attention to the global diversity, importance, and governance of the world’s rangelands, the myth of the tragedy of the commons is partic...

Research shows that public attitudes, agricultural policy and approaches to conservation and management of rangelands and grasslands have been strongly shaped by a variety of persistent ‘myths’. Chall...

In 2026, REPAiR is exploring ‘rangeland myths’. In this introductory blog, we explain why we think this work is important, discuss what it builds on, and emphasise the need to rethink what we think we...

Research shows that public attitudes, agricultural policy and approaches to conservation and management of rangelands and grasslands have been strongly shaped by a variety of persistent ‘myths’. Chall...

Through 2026, the REPAiR project is exploring ‘rangeland myths’ in global perspective. We offer an open invitation to get involved – share your experiences and stories, and help us to rethink what we ...

Last week, the REPAiR project organised a workshop on Nature-based solutions in grasslands and rangelands, focusing on the context of Southern Africa. The workshop was hosted by the 60th annual con...

Understanding the cultures and contexts of pastoralism in Madagascar is vital to supporting resilience in rangelands.

Understanding the cultures and contexts of pastoralism in Madagascar is vital to supporting resilience in rangelands.

Last week saw the Madagascar launch of the REPAiR project. The event was held in collaboration with another project - ‘IKI Growing Greener: Restoration and sustainable use of agro-pastoralist systems ...

The UK Nature Initiative Research project seeks to identify international priorities for research on nature and the environment.

Across Southern Africa, rangelands support a large amount of small-scale, communal livestock farming. A new IDS-led project, with partners in South Africa and the UK, explores the potential and challe...