The FAO hosted the first Global Conference on Sustainable Livestock in Rome from the 25-27 of September. Experts attended seminars and interactive panels discussing sustainable and accessible ways to produce animal-source foods and improve rural livestock cultivation. The conference raised awareness of livestock sustainability and proposed resources that could further related research.The panel on the International Year of Camelids brought attention to the importance of camelids, particularly in the Americas, Africa and Asia, and their impact on indigenous people and their lifestyles. It highlighted the benefits of camelid-herding, including reduction of poverty levels and hunger, women's empowerment, increased access to water and increased environmental wellness. The speakers also discussed global factors that decrease indigenous peoples’ ability to herd camelids effectively. Fagouris Said, Hanwant Singh, Maamankhuu Sodnom, Pablo Frere and Hindou Oumarou Ibrahim represented WAMIP at the conference. Oumarou Ibrahim, president of the Association for Indigenous Women and Peoples of Chad, spoke at the Better Life plenary panel about the opportunities and challenges experienced by pastoralist peoples. She discussed the economic and ecological benefits of pastoralist communities in Chad and argued that introducing technology into traditional pastoralist communities would increase local sustainability and create pastoral-related jobs in urban areas, finishing her speech by challenging her audience to collaborate with pastoralist communities.WAMIP looks forward to applying the ideas presented at the conference towards this international effort, and it will continue to highlight the importance of pastoralism through its projects. As the IYC approaches, WAMIP will focus on promoting camelid-herding communities in particular. It is important to remember and celebrate the contributions of all types of pastoralist communities, supporting them in their quest for sustainability and protection of rural tradition.#FAO #IYC #WAMIP