Opportunities for SLU researchers to engage in the IYRP 2026

Page reviewed:  28/11/2025

Individual researchers can join some of the existing IYRP Working Groups. The tasks of the working groups include collating and analysing existing research results, identifying knowledge and information gaps, stimulating and engaging in participatory research to fill gaps, analysing existing international policy related to the theme, strategising on appropriate key messages, identifying targets for science- and experience-based advocacy, and engage with pastoralists in disseminating these messages for public awareness. 

Existing working groups are:

  • Afforestation
  • Biodiversity
  • Climate change
  • Gender
  • Land Degradation Neutrality (LDN)
  • Mountains
  • Pastoral economy
  • Rangelands commons
  • Water
  • Youth

Are you interested in collaborating or leading a working group? 
It is also possible to suggest and lead new working groups that are relevant but missing, e.g. on animal health. If you are interested in joining some of the existing working groups or would like to start a new one, please contact global@slu.se.