Lecture 4 | Pastures, Pastoralism and Rangeland Governance

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  • ZOOM SESSION 4
    Topic: Participatory Discussion on: Pastoralism and Transhumance: Importance and Challenges
    Unit 2.1: Pastoralism And Transhumance
    Instructor - Professor Abdelaziz Gaiballa
    Date: 25 Nov 2024
    Time: 5 pm (CET)
    Course: Pastures, Pastoralism and Rangeland Governance
    On our platform - TgiVersity.org
    Link to course: www.tgiversity...
    Starting date:18 November 2024
    Ending date:08 December 2024
    +3 weeks for project work
    About the course
    The Advance Certificate (Online) Course on "Pastures, Pastoralism, and Rangeland Governance" is an independent but integrated part of a complete package of curriculum. The Online Advance Certificate will be followed up by Practitioner Diploma Program in Pastures Management. This is a comprehensive course program designed to explore the critical aspects of managing pastures and rangelands in the context of the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists 2026. This specialized course delves into the intricate relationship between pastures, grazing resources, sustainable pastoralism, rangeland ecosystems, and effective governance strategies. As the world recognizes the importance of rangelands and the livelihoods of pastoralists, this course aims to equip students and participants with the knowledge and skills needed to address the challenges and opportunities associated with dynamic landscapes in changing environments. Those who are interested in 1st part, i.e., Online Advance Certificate, they need to complete 3 weeks Online Course, plus 3 weeks Case Study Research & Project Writing. Those who wish to undertake 2nd part, i.e. Practitioner Diploma (Field Training), need to undergo the Online Advance Certificate part compulsorily.
    Course Outline | 6 Weeks
    This part of the curriculum will take place through the interactive online platform. As soon as the student/participant registers the course, the information will automatically be sent through registered email. Detailed structure, lessons, reading materials, assignments, discussions forum and Q&A sessions will be available on the online platform.
    Course Structure
    Module 1: Pastures and Grasslands [Online 1 Week; 18 Study Hours] 18 - 23 November 2024
    Unit 1.1: Pasture and Grassland Ecosystems
    Unit 1.2: Pastures and Pastoralist Communities: Case Studies
    Unit 1.3: Pasture Biodiversity and Ecology of Species
    Unit 1.4: Participatory Pasture Conservation
    Unit 1.5: Natural Livestock Farming and Grazing Management
    Unit 1.6: Sustainable Livelihood of Shepherds and Pasture Tourism
    Module 2: Transhumance and Pastoralism [Online 1 Week; 18 Study Hours] 25 - 30 November 2024
    Unit 2.1: Transhumance and Logic of Mobility
    Unit 2.2: Pastoralism in the Context of Mountains
    Unit 2.3: Pastoralism and Development: A critical debate
    Unit 2.4: Traveling through Landscapes
    Unit 2.5: Traditional Ecological Knowledge of Herders
    Unit 2.6: Climate Change Adaptation Measures by Local Pastoral Communities
    Module 3: Rangeland Governance and Policies [Online 1 Week; 18 Study Hours] 02 - 07 December 2024
    Unit 3.1: Problems and Issues Challenging the Rangelands
    Unit 3.2: Rangelands Fragmentation, Enclosure and Impacts
    Unit 3.3: Governance of Pastures and Grasslands: Role of Local Institutions
    Unit 3.4: Improving Governance of Pastoral Lands through Promotion of Pastoral Mobility
    Unit 3.5: EU Common Agriculture Policy and Rangeland Governance
    Unit 3.6: World Movements and Rangelands Governance
    *Special Module: Case Study Research &Project Writing [Online 3 Weeks] 09 December 2024, 09 January 2025
    Three optional topics will be suggested by the student/participant and one will be chosen in consultation with the Course Coordinator.
    Research Methodology reading materials will be sent to all the students.
    Periodic Guidance will be given through interactive one-to-one sessions on Zoom.
    Eligibility to attend this course:
    High School Diploma or Secondary School Certificate
    Basic English is required to understand the contents and write assignments etc.
    Field practitioners or pastoralists need not to have a formal school education as long as they understand and write English.
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