Amman, July 6 (Petra) -- A national initiative to assess rangeland, pastoralist and livestock breeder indicators was launched on Monday under a partnership between the National Land Coalition in Jordan, the Ministry of Agriculture and the International Land Coalition.

The initiative makes Jordan the first Arab country to apply this global methodology under the "Mobility Matters" campaign, which is being implemented in a limited number of countries worldwide According to a Ministry of Agriculture statement issued Monday, the initiative aims to establish a national database on the status of rangelands, pastoralists and livestock breeders by measuring indicators related to rangeland conditions, livelihoods, pastoral mobility and the challenges facing the sector.

The assessment is intended to provide reliable, evidence-based data to support the development of national policies and programs focused on sustainable rangeland management and livestock development.

Chairman of the National Land Coalition in Jordan Dr. Raed Gharib said the initiative marks an important step toward strengthening knowledge of pastoral communities across the Kingdom and developing national indicators that will inform policies to improve rangeland management and enhance the livelihoods of pastoralists and livestock breeders.

He said Jordan's participation in the campaign demonstrates the Kingdom's commitment to adopting international best practices in the sustainable management of natural resources.

Gharib added that the "Mobility Matters" campaign highlights the role of pastoral mobility in preserving biodiversity, improving natural resource management and enhancing the resilience of pastoral communities to climate change.

The results of the assessment are expected to support the formulation of more responsive policies that address the needs of pastoralists and livestock breeders while promoting the long-term sustainability of Jordan's rangelands and natural resources.

//Petra// RZ