The IYRP 2026 has officially been launched!On December 2, WAMIP representatives Bhavana Desai (South Asia), Verdiana Morandi and Claire Guyat (Europe), Khalid Khawaldeh (West Asia), Tezera Getahun and Edward Porokwa (Eastern and Southern Africa), Said Fagouri (North Africa), and Aliya Kumekbayeva (Global Secretariat) led WAMIP’s participation in the official launch of the International Year of Rangelands & Pastoralists (IYRP) 2026 at the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) headquarters in Rome.Our delegation ensured that pastoralist voices were included in the high-level programme and panel discussion, highlighting the essential role of our communities in sustaining food systems, biodiversity, and climate resilience. WAMIP also took part in the exhibition in the FAO atrium, featuring videos of our members from around the world.The following day, WAMIP continued contributing to the IYRP agenda during the International Land Coalition (ILC)-FAO working Session and the ILC public webinar on the IYRP roadmap. These events helped shape coordination and advocacy efforts for the year ahead.Follow WAMIP to stay updated and support upcoming actions that defend and strengthen pastoralist rights.#IYRP2026 #FAO #Pastoralism #LandRights #Rangelands #IndigenousVoices #ClimateJustice #WAMIP