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Joint International Grassland & International Rangeland Virtual Congress - Kenya
Approximately every four years, the International Grassland Congress and the International Rangeland Congress assemble with individuals from over 80 countries to share ideas and the latest research that aims to influence future management and policies.
From topics like Livestock Production Systems to Pastoralism, Social, Gender and Policy Issues, the congress covers all aspects of grassland and rangeland to promote better practices.
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DR RAY SMITH | International Grassland Committee Chair
Secure your spot to the first ever African Joint Grassland and Rangeland Congress!
© 2021. IGC and IRC Congress 2021. All rights reserved.
Join us as we discuss:
Rangeland/Grassland Ecology
Forage Production and Utilization
Drought Management ... and other themes
Our Event Sponsors
Registration extended to 22nd October*
Grasslanz Technology Ltd
International Union for Conservation of Nature
USDA Agricultural Research Service
Centre for Sustainable Development and Environment (Cenesta)
Regional Chair of the IUCN-World Commission on Protected Areas (WCPA) for East and Southern Africa
Norwegian Institute for Water Research (NIVA)
The Australian National University
International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)
Embrapa Beef Cattle
This international congress brings together world renowned scientists, technology experts and passionate people who have devoted their time to understanding how to develop ways for grasslands and rangelands to be more sustainable so that the livelihood of the peoples who live there, are improved.
Welcome to the Joint International Grassland and Rangeland 2021 Congress.
The theme of the Congress is "Sustainable Use of Grassland and Rangeland Resources for Improved Livelihoods'. This joint Grassland and Rangeland Congress is hosted by the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Irrigation, Kenya and the Kenyan Agriculture and Livestock Research Organisation (KALRO), in conjunction with the Animal Production Society of Kenya. The congress will showcase innovative research and technologies developed in Kenya and Africa, as well as cutting edge research from around the world. The Kenyan Government places great importance on improving agriculture and livestock production as a means of raising rural household incomes. The congress will examine possible integrated solutions to foster equitable development and resilience, while mitigating the risks of climate change and natural disasters.
Join us at the virtual congress as we explore and discuss the research and development to achieve a balance between production, biodiversity and people. We can’t wait to see you there!
25 - 29 Oct 2021
The theme of Sustainable Use of Grassland and Rangeland Resources for Improved Livelihoods encompasses many facets. The Congress is organised under seven themes of grassland and rangeland management and research. Several concurrent sessions will deal with each different theme, as listed below.
1) RANGELAND/GRASSLAND ECOLOGY
2) FORAGE PRODUCTION AND UTILIZATION
3) LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION SYSTEMS
4) WILDLIFE, TOURISM AND MULTI-FACETS OF RANGELANDS/GRASSLANDS
5) DROUGHT MANAGEMENT AND CLIMATE CHANGE IN RANGELANDS/GRASSLANDS
6) PASTORALISM, SOCIAL, GENDER AND POLICY ISSUES
7) CAPACITY, INSTITUTIONS AND INNOVATIONS FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN RANGELANDS/GRASSLANDS
Livestock Production Systems
Registration extended to 22nd October*
Hurry! Registration closes soon.
Grasslands and rangelands are vitally important to many countries around the world, as these regions cover approximately half the land surface. The primary focus of the Congress is to examine how science and technology can increase the productivity of these lands and support more sustainable management. Strategies to maintain the integrity of these landscapes, overcome land degradation, enhance forage production, restore ecosystems and protect biodiversity will be discussed. Government policy makers, world-renowned scientists and the land managers and pastoralists will share their perspectives. Lively debates will occur in the panel sessions about scientific presentations, posters and at video showings.
Over 500 million people live in grasslands and rangelands and contribute to the world’s culture, economy, environment. The congress will explore solutions to the environmental, socio-economic and political threats facing these people. The congress will highlight how these people care for the land, the role of traditional governance arrangements and Indigenous Knowledge.
Come be inspired and challenged!
Delegate Support is available for many people, especially presenters. You do NOT need to fill out the Registration Form, as you will be automatically registered when/if support is approved. Please fill out this form as soon as possible.
Delegate Support is available for many people, especially presenters. You do NOT need to fill out the Registration Form, as you will be automatically registered when/if support is approved. Please fill out this form as soon as possible