The UN International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists (IYRP) 2026 is a pivotal moment to highlight pastoralist issues on the global stage and scale up solutions tailored to the needs of indigenous pastoralist communities. currently addressing challenges in rangeland management, sustainability, and livelihoods? both designing and implementing solutions?
Speakers
Benjamin Mutambukah (Uganda) – Eastern & Southern Africa Pastoralist Network
Monicah Yator (Kenya)- Indigenous Women and Girls Initiative Tezera Getahun (Ethiopia)
Fagouri Said (Morocco) – PastoArab
Pablo Frere & Marite Álvarez (Argentina)Pastoramericas
Megha Sheth (India) – South Asia Pastoral Alliance
Reem Zorqan (Jordan) – WAMIP Youth Group
Khalid Khawaldeh (Jordan) – Dana Cooperative
Ahmad Biravand (Iran) – CENESTA
Fernando Garcia-Dory (Spain) – European Shepherd Network
Join the discussion on how IYRP 2026 can serve as a catalyst for long-term, sustainable change & ensure that indigenous pastoralists play a central role in shaping policies and strategies that impact their communities.
Register to join: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/y4iurnHCRHaxjcBWX5EW3Q