Instagram

Today, we want to acknowledge Maamankhuu Sodnom, a pastoralist from Mongolia and co-founder of WAMIP After a lifetime of herding, Maamankhuu turned her experience into collective action, joining pastoralists from across the world to organise for their rights and make their voices heard. She now represents Central Asian pastoralists on WAMIP's Governing Council, bringing the realities and struggles of grassroots pastoralist communities into global spaces. As FAO features her story for the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists 2026, we want to recognise Maamankhuu's contributions to building our movement and strengthening the voices of pastoralist women.Her journey is a reminder that our movement is built by pastoralists themselves, from the ground up, by those who organise, share their knowledge, and stand together to defend their livelihoods, territories and ways of life #Pastoralism #IYRP26 #PastoralistRights #LandRights

Instagram /

Today, we want to acknowledge Maamankhuu Sodnom, a pastoralist from Mongolia and co-founder of WAMIP After a lifetime of herding, Maamankhuu turned her experience into collective action, joining pastoralists from across the world to organise for their rights and make their voices heard. She now represents Central Asian pastoralists on WAMIP's Governing Council, bringing the realities and struggles of grassroots pastoralist communities into global spaces. As FAO features her story for the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists 2026, we want to recognise Maamankhuu's contributions to building our movement and strengthening the voices of pastoralist women.Her journey is a reminder that our movement is built by pastoralists themselves, from the ground up, by those who organise, share their knowledge, and stand together to defend their livelihoods, territories and ways of life #Pastoralism #IYRP26 #PastoralistRights #LandRights Read More »

Last week, WAMIP's Global Coordinator and representative for West Asia, Khalid Khawaldeh, took part in New York Climate Week.Among the sessions he joined was "Beyond Carbon Payments: Understanding the Co-Benefits of Jurisdictional REDD+ Benefit Sharing", which brought together Indigenous Peoples and local communities, governments, researchers and practitioners to discuss what climate finance can mean for the people and territories at the heart of conservation efforts.The discussion focused on how climate finance can go beyond carbon payments to strengthen local governance and territorial rights, promote inclusive participation, support environmental resilience, and ensure that communities meaningfully benefit from conservation efforts.For us, these conversations are important because climate action cannot be reduced to carbon accounting or financial transactions. Climate solutions must be equitable and centred on the rights, knowledge and leadership of local communities. This means protecting pastoralist rights and livelihoods and ensuring their voices are heard.WAMIP will continue fighting for climate justice with pastoralists and local communities at the centre!

Instagram /

Last week, WAMIP's Global Coordinator and representative for West Asia, Khalid Khawaldeh, took part in New York Climate Week.Among the sessions he joined was "Beyond Carbon Payments: Understanding the Co-Benefits of Jurisdictional REDD+ Benefit Sharing", which brought together Indigenous Peoples and local communities, governments, researchers and practitioners to discuss what climate finance can mean for the people and territories at the heart of conservation efforts.The discussion focused on how climate finance can go beyond carbon payments to strengthen local governance and territorial rights, promote inclusive participation, support environmental resilience, and ensure that communities meaningfully benefit from conservation efforts.For us, these conversations are important because climate action cannot be reduced to carbon accounting or financial transactions. Climate solutions must be equitable and centred on the rights, knowledge and leadership of local communities. This means protecting pastoralist rights and livelihoods and ensuring their voices are heard.WAMIP will continue fighting for climate justice with pastoralists and local communities at the centre! Read More »

From 20-26 September, WAMIP took part in the Nyéléni Global Steering Committee Meeting in Kandy, Sri Lanka.The meeting was an important space for the convergence of social movements, bringing together diverse struggles, experiences and perspectives to strengthen collective action.We discussed the Common Political Action Agenda (CPAA), how to put it into practice, and the roadmap ahead, while continuing to strengthen coordination, solidarity and collaboration across movements and regions.We are stronger together. We return with renewed commitment, energy and determination to keep building collective power and advancing our shared struggles. Much gratitude to everyone!

Instagram /

From 20-26 September, WAMIP took part in the Nyéléni Global Steering Committee Meeting in Kandy, Sri Lanka.The meeting was an important space for the convergence of social movements, bringing together diverse struggles, experiences and perspectives to strengthen collective action.We discussed the Common Political Action Agenda (CPAA), how to put it into practice, and the roadmap ahead, while continuing to strengthen coordination, solidarity and collaboration across movements and regions.We are stronger together. We return with renewed commitment, energy and determination to keep building collective power and advancing our shared struggles. Much gratitude to everyone! Read More »

From 20-26 September, WAMIP took part in the Nyéléni Global Steering Committee Meeting in Kandy, Sri Lanka. The meeting was an important space for the convergence of social movements, bringing together different struggles and perspectives to strengthen collective action. We discussed the Common Political Action Agenda (CPAA), how to put it into practice and the roadmap ahead, while working to strengthen coordination and solidarity across movements and regions.We are stronger together and we return with renewed commitment, energy and determination to keep building collective power and advancing our shared struggles. Much gratitude to everyone!

Instagram /

From 20-26 September, WAMIP took part in the Nyéléni Global Steering Committee Meeting in Kandy, Sri Lanka. The meeting was an important space for the convergence of social movements, bringing together different struggles and perspectives to strengthen collective action. We discussed the Common Political Action Agenda (CPAA), how to put it into practice and the roadmap ahead, while working to strengthen coordination and solidarity across movements and regions.We are stronger together and we return with renewed commitment, energy and determination to keep building collective power and advancing our shared struggles. Much gratitude to everyone! Read More »

Today, the South American Regional Meeting on Pastoralism begins in Cusco, Peru!With delegations from Peru, Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Chile, Ecuador, Paraguay and Uruguay, we are coming together to strengthen dialogue, exchange experiences and build connections among pastoralist organisations across the region.During the meeting, we will reflect on the Ulaanbaatar, Madrid Youth and Kathmandu Women's Declarations, bringing a regional perspective to their priorities and commitments.We will also identify gender, cultural, economic and eco-hydrological knowledge gaps, and assess pastoral development policies across South America.It will be a space to share experiences, identify common challenges and continue building a collective vision for the future of pastoralism in the region! Stay tuned for more updates!

Instagram /

Today, the South American Regional Meeting on Pastoralism begins in Cusco, Peru!With delegations from Peru, Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Chile, Ecuador, Paraguay and Uruguay, we are coming together to strengthen dialogue, exchange experiences and build connections among pastoralist organisations across the region.During the meeting, we will reflect on the Ulaanbaatar, Madrid Youth and Kathmandu Women's Declarations, bringing a regional perspective to their priorities and commitments.We will also identify gender, cultural, economic and eco-hydrological knowledge gaps, and assess pastoral development policies across South America.It will be a space to share experiences, identify common challenges and continue building a collective vision for the future of pastoralism in the region! Stay tuned for more updates! Read More »

We stand in solidarity with our Maasai pastoralist friends and communities in Tanzania in their defence of their lands, commons and ways of life As our comrade Isaya explains, Maasai communities in Ngorongoro and Loliondo (Tanzania) are being evicted from their ancestral lands. Their livestock are seized and heavy fines are imposed, pushing families into debt and poverty.Our struggles are connected. From Tanzania to every corner of the world, pastoralist communities are standing up to defend our rights and livelihoods!

Instagram /

We stand in solidarity with our Maasai pastoralist friends and communities in Tanzania in their defence of their lands, commons and ways of life As our comrade Isaya explains, Maasai communities in Ngorongoro and Loliondo (Tanzania) are being evicted from their ancestral lands. Their livestock are seized and heavy fines are imposed, pushing families into debt and poverty.Our struggles are connected. From Tanzania to every corner of the world, pastoralist communities are standing up to defend our rights and livelihoods! Read More »

New Factsheet by CETIM & WAMIP: UNDROP as a legal and political leverage to protect pastoralist rights

Instagram /

Nomadic and transhumant pastoralists face constant threats to their land, water, and traditional grazing routes. UNDROP, the UN Declaration on the Rights of Peasants and Other People Working in Rural Areas, is the only international instrument that explicitly protects their rights. This new factsheet by CETIM and WAMIP shows how UNDROP can be used as

New Factsheet by CETIM & WAMIP: UNDROP as a legal and political leverage to protect pastoralist rights Read More »

Pastoralists Gather in Mongolia to Prepare for the WPA

Instagram /

As we move towards the World Pastoralist Assembly on August 16th, a diverse delegation of WAMIP pastoralist representatives from different regions of the world has gathered in Mongolia to stand in solidarity with herder communities and exchange knowledge and experiences.Through visits and conversations, we are learning from their traditional ways of life, their deep relationships

Pastoralists Gather in Mongolia to Prepare for the WPA Read More »

All around the world, grassroots pastoralist communities are united in the struggle for pastoralists' rights, defending their lands, livelihoods, cultures, and ways of life.These rights are recognised in the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Peasants and Other People Working in Rural Areas (UNDROP), a historic achievement made possible through the collective efforts of WAMIP and allied rural social movements, including @laviacampesina, @wffp_official, @foe_int, FIMARC and RWA.Together with the support of @cetim_geneva, we also developed a guide on Pastoralists' Rights and UNDROP. You can download it for free from the WAMIP website.The struggle continues, and together we are strengthening the global pastoralist movement and advancing justice for communities across the world. Join the WPA!🌐 For more information on how to participate, visit wamipglobal.com/world-pastoralist-assembly📸 Image: @camelcharisma

Instagram /

All around the world, grassroots pastoralist communities are united in the struggle for pastoralists' rights, defending their lands, livelihoods, cultures, and ways of life.These rights are recognised in the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Peasants and Other People Working in Rural Areas (UNDROP), a historic achievement made possible through the collective efforts of WAMIP and allied rural social movements, including @laviacampesina, @wffp_official, @foe_int, FIMARC and RWA.Together with the support of @cetim_geneva, we also developed a guide on Pastoralists' Rights and UNDROP. You can download it for free from the WAMIP website.The struggle continues, and together we are strengthening the global pastoralist movement and advancing justice for communities across the world. Join the WPA!🌐 For more information on how to participate, visit wamipglobal.com/world-pastoralist-assembly📸 Image: @camelcharisma Read More »