From 26 to 28 January 2026, WAMIP Global Coordinator Khalid Khawaldeh will be in Hammamet, Tunisia, for the Near East and North Africa (NENA) regional kick-off of the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists 2026 (IYRP).The NENA IYRP Consortium brings together regional partners, government representatives, technical experts, researchers, and pastoralist organizations to strengthen collaboration and build a shared vision for sustainable rangelands and resilient pastoral communities across the NENA region.Over three days, Khalid will join high-level dialogues examining rangeland governance, climate and biodiversity challenges, pastoralist rights, and opportunities for innovation and research. The programme also includes visits to local rangeland sites in Tunisia, connecting regional dialogue with lived pastoral contexts.The meeting is expected to conclude with the IYRP-2026 NENA Communiqué, outlining shared regional priorities and collective commitments towards resilient rangeland systems and thriving pastoral communities.WAMIP views the NENA IYRP process as a key moment to strengthen collective pastoralist voices and ensure that regional priorities are shaped by lived pastoral realities. Through engagement in the Consortium, WAMIP remains committed to building alliances, amplifying pastoralist perspectives, and influencing regional and global policy spaces throughout IYRP 2026.#IYRP2026 #WAMIP #PastoralistVoices #PastoralWomen #SustainableRangelands #RangelandGovernance #PastoralistRights #ClimateResilience #Biodiversity #NENA #WomenInPastoralism #GenderJustice #WomenLeadingChange #FoodSystems #ClimateAdaptation #EcosystemStewardship #InclusiveGovernance