WAMIP remains steadfast in its support for Mongolia during the critical ‘white and iron’ dzud crisis. As over 190,000 herder households grapple with the harsh reality of inadequate feed, surging prices, and heightened vulnerabilities exacerbated by extreme weather conditions, Mongolian culture and economy faces unprecedented challenges. With Livestock at risk, an integral component of traditional …

Facing the Wrath of Nature: Mongolia’s Harrowing Dzud Threatens 90% of the Nation Read More »

WAMIP Member Tezera Getahun recently participated in the Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities’ Conservation Congress in Namibia as a representative of the East & Horn of Africa. He was only one of the representatives from five subregions of Africa and a variety of backgrounds to discuss Africa’s unique ecological position. The congress, which spanned three …

Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities’ Conservation Congress Read More »

WAMIP is invested in the perpetuation of all information regarding the vernacular skills and unique benefits of pastoralist and migratory peoples across the world. Transhumance, typically associated with shepherding communities, is an important example of migratory practices. The Agricultural Economics Research Institute of ELGO-DIMITRA, PASTINNOVA and the Network of Transhumant Farmers are hosting a workshop …

Transhumance as Intangible Cultural Heritage Workshop Read More »

On October 7, 2023, Israel’s aggressive occupation of Palestine reached a fever pitch. Since its establishment, Israel has been hostile to Palestinians, and now their war of genocide has been brought to the centre of the global stage. In the weeks since the unrelenting violence began, more than 4,000 Palestinian civilians have been killed and …

A statement of solidarity and support for Palestine Read More »

The FAO World Food Forum 2023 is happening at FAO headquarters in Rome this week, spanning from the 16th to the 20th of October. The event consists of three distinct sub-forums, each of which aims to transform the way people think of agribusiness and agrifood systems. Building off the momentum of World Food Day 2023, …

FAO World Food Forum and Biennial UN Global Indigenous Youth Forum Read More »

In light of the International Year of Camelids 2024, WAMIP is calling on governments, scientists, donor agencies, local and regional decision makers, experts and the private sector to support camelid development efforts that consider the special ecological and cultural aspects of camelids. Camelids, a biological family which includes camels, llamas, alpacas, vicuñas and guanacos, are …

WAMIP Civil Society Statement on the International Year of Camelids Read More »

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN (FAO) hosted the first Global Conference on Sustainable Livestock in Rome from the 25-27 of September. Over the course of three days, eco-agricultural experts from all over the world attended seminars and interactive panels that discussed sustainable and accessible ways to produce animal-source foods. Each of the …

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WAMIP member Madame Dieynaba Sidibé, President of the National Directorate of Women in Livestock (DINFEL), attended a conference at the sub-region level in order to discuss the recent reluctance of sheep breeders to embark on the annual traditional journey to Dakar in preparation for the Islamic Tabaski Celebration. Photo from Madame Dieynaba Sidibé For a …

WAMIP Members Call for a Resolution to Security Concerns for Breeders Selling Sheep in Preparation for Tabaski Read More »

WAMIP calls upon your support in aiding the ongoing humanity crisis facing the pastoralist Massai people in Tanzania. For generations, the Maasai people have safeguarded the Serengeti ecosystem in Tanzania, nurturing its wildlife and biodiversity. However, their ancestral lands are currently under threat. Conservation projects, tourism, and trophy-hunting schemes have forced the Maasai out, violating …

MAASAI DELEGATION TO MEET EUROPEAN LEADERS IN A BID TO END THE FORCED EVICTIONS AND HUMAN RIGHTS ABUSES FACED BY PASTORALIST PEOPLES IN TANZANIA Read More »

Members of the World Alliance of  Mobile and Indigenous Peoples (WAMIP) have expressed deep concern over the rapid decline of India’s camel industry, particularly in the state of Rajasthan. Once a thriving sector, the industry is now on the verge of extinction, jeopardizing centuries-old traditions and cultural heritage. The decline can be attributed to both …

WAMIP Members Advocate for the Preservation of Rajasthan’s Endangered Camel Industry Read More »