Rangelands hold significant ecological and socioeconomic value, making their governance a critical concern. As primary stewards, communities play a central role, yet their influence in decision-making processes often remains uneven and not fully understood. This session will examine the current positioning of community voices in rangeland governance, with a focus on how power and decision-making are structured and exercised, exploring key themes including localization and its practical implications, access to and control over funding, the role of Indigenous knowledge systems and issues of accountability.