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Coinciding with the World Day to Combat Desertification on June 17, the UN has marked 2026 as the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists. Hosted by Kenya, the theme 'Rangelands: Recognize, Respect, Restore' is highly relevant for India, particularly for protecting vulnerable pastoral communities in arid regions like Rajasthan's Thar desert.
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