Immersive world tour
at the heart of pastoralism
“Pastoralism, a living culture”
“Natural rangelands, which cover nearly half of the world’s land area, are central to food security, climate resilience, and biodiversity. Pastoral livestock farming supports the livelihoods of around 200 million people. Despite its efficiency and sustainability, pastoralism is threatened by land pressure and climate change. The International Year of Pastoral Lands and Pastoralists aims to recognize this living model of sustainability, based on a balanced coexistence between humans, animals, and territories.
With this in mind, the immersive exhibition Transhumances 360° offers a unique experience. Thanks to virtual reality, visitors are immersed in the landscapes and pastoral lives that watch over vast natural spaces. More than just a journey, the exhibition invites us to recognize pastoralism as a living culture, essential to the future of our societies and ecosystems.
Burmaa Dashbal
Co-chair of the Alliance for the International Year of Pastoralism and Pastoralists 2026
President and CEO of Green Gold – Mongolian Rangeland Research Center
A world tour of pastoralism in five transhumances
In Argentina, Don Pascual is a llama and sheep farmer. He inherited the family farm and continues the tradition of llama breeding. This small-scale transhumance, known as rotación, is one of the least known forms of pastoral mobility in the world.
In France, the Merle estate moves its herds to summer pastures in the Mercantour National Park. Jim, a young shepherd, will look after the herd for three months, juggling environmental obligations and predation.
In Mongolia, Boldbaatar and his family have been raising yaks and horses for three generations in the Övörkhangai region. Before winter, they drive their yaks to the foothills of the mountains to protect them from the freezing wind.
In Senegal, Ousmane is an agro-pastoralist in Bari Sine, a Serer village in the peanut basin. He leaves his village in the middle of the dry season to find new pastures. His team must follow major road infrastructure and face significant insecurity.
In Chad, Mahamat Ismaïl is a camel herder, heir to a long line of Arab camel drivers. Their herd, dominated by dromedaries, travels nearly 1,500 km, but faces the expansion of agriculture. They must leave this region before the rains come.
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An immersive experience thanks to virtual reality
Thanks to a series of 360° films, visitors find themselves immersed in pastoral landscapes: they follow a caravan of camels in Chad, watch a summer ascent in the French Alps, share a moment of camping with Mongolian herding families, or cross the Sahelian plains of Senegal with moving herds.
Equipped with virtual reality headsets, they are immersed in everyday activities, seasonal rhythms, and the intimate relationship between humans, animals, and natural environments.
This exhibition is also used by the breeders themselves to meet colleagues living on different continents. This exchange of views is a source of joy and wonder for the shepherds too.
Beyond the spectacular aspect of virtual reality, Transhumances 360° offers a sensitive encounter with those who experience mobility on a daily basis. The immersion creates a new closeness between visitors and shepherds, allowing them to feel the beauty of the spaces, the complexity of the practices, and the pride of these communities.