[Iyrp-gcg] FOR YOUR APPROVAL: Revised/updated IYRP 12 Global Themes

[Maryam Niamir-Fuller]

Dear Pedro and Francesca
Thank you so much for your additions. I have taken all of them on board.

In regards to the title of the February theme, I agree with you both on the
importance of mobility for sustainable pastoralism. But we need to define
it so that the public audience can understand. A rancher in the USA or
Australia does not consider themselves as being "mobile" until we explain
that we are talking about keeping *livestock* mobile. The typical
rotational system used by them is a form of mobility. How can we best
convey this nuance?  i have therefore revised the title to:  "Mobility,
land and water security"  (being mindful of a 5 word limit for the titles),
and added a new key message where we explain what we mean by mobility.

Francesca, Perhaps one of the films being produced by the EU project for
2026 can also interview pastoralists on the importance of livestock
mobility ?

I would argue that rangelands are NOT unproductive environments;  what we
mean is that they are unproduce for crops. I have re-worded that

*Pedro*, you have introduced a fascinating topic in the Benefits to
Society, about how pastoralists have shaped world culture and identities. I
have added an example of Chengis Khan (who invented the modern concept of
diplomacy by protecting the lives and rights of Ambassadors of his
enemies). Do you have a couple of other examples we can add ?

*Francesca*, thanks so much for reminding us about the benefits of fibre vs
plastics. For Evidence 9c, can you give a more concrete example ?

 Many thanks to you both, attached is the revised version, in track
changes. If you could kindly add any further inputs to this version.

*...*...*...*
Dr. Maryam Niamir-Fuller

*Support the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists
2026  https://www.iyrp.info <https://www.iyrp.info>*







On Mon, Mar 31, 2025 at 2:47 PM Francesca Pasetti <fpasettib at gmail.com>
wrote:

> Dear Maryam, and dear Group,
>
> first of all a great congratulations and a great thank you for the efffor
> of you all have done, for conceiving and improving this important document,
> to reach it as it is today
>
> Please find attached the document already corrected by Pedro, with also my
> suggestions and corrections.
> Feel free to include them or not, if you all agree on them
>
> Kind regards
> Francesca
>
>
>
> -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
> Francesca Pasetti Bombardella
> Co-chair Regional IYRP  <https://iyrp.info/> Support Group Europe
> Focal Point Spain Nomination Transhumance UNESCO ICH
> International Projects Coordinator Fundación Trashumancia y Naturaleza -
> Spain
> Coordinator Programma TRE Terre Rurali d'Europa - Spain
> Secretary of the Transhumance and Transition UNESCO Club
> Facilitator of the ERASMUS +   “Eco-TransH” project
> Email: fpasettib at gmail.co <fpasettib at gmail.com>m
>
> https://youtu.be/7hl5qTGZTiU?feature=shared
>
>
> El lun, 31 mar 2025 a las 11:16, HerreraCalvo, Pedro (NFOD) (<
> Pedro.HerreraCalvo at fao.org>) escribió:
>
>> Dear Maryam, dear group.
>>
>> See attached a few additions and comments to the 12 themes from my side.
>>
>> I have a couple of concerns regarding the titles, mainly the use of slash
>> in some of them that I personally don’t like much. I also added a couple
>> words for your consideration.
>>
>> In any case, you can count with my approval of the framework.
>>
>> All the best,
>>
>> Pedro M.
>>
>>
>>
>> *De:* Iyrp-gcg <iyrp-gcg-bounces at list.cals.arizona.edu> *En nombre de *Maryam
>> Niamir-Fuller
>> *Enviado el:* viernes, 28 de marzo de 2025 18:41
>> *Para:* iyrp-gcg at list.cals.arizona.edu
>> *Asunto:* [Iyrp-gcg] FOR YOUR APPROVAL: Revised/updated IYRP 12 Global
>> Themes
>>
>>
>>
>> Dear members of the GCG
>>
>>
>>
>> The original set of themes selected for each month of 2026 was developed
>> in 2017. We felt it was important to do a final revisit and updating so as
>> to be prepared for campaigns in 2026. We are hopeful that the Government of
>> Mongolia and FAO's International Steering Committee for IYRP (soon to be
>> established) will also adopt these themes.
>>
>>
>>
>> The revision has benefited from input and consultation with the RISGs and
>> the IYRP Working Groups, and the Global Secretariat (Thanks to all !).
>>
>>
>>
>> The 12 Global Themes are meant to provide a coordinated framework for all
>> IYRP partners at the *Global* level. We recognize however, that
>> certain key messages might be more important in one region than
>> another, and therefore each RISG is encouraged to adapt the framework to
>> their needs.
>>
>> .
>>
>> In the next few months, we will further refine the key messages described
>> for each Theme, identify concrete examples to be disseminated, and
>> determine the most suitable outreach methods.
>>
>>
>>
>> *At this time, we would seek your approval of the main framework -
>> especially the title of each monthly Theme. *
>>
>>
>>
>> All comments are welcome with a *deadline of 2nd April 2025.*
>>
>> Thank you
>>
>> *...*...*...*
>>
>> Dr. Maryam Niamir-Fuller
>>
>>
>>
>> *Support the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists
>> 2026  https://www.iyrp.info <https://www.iyrp.info>*
>>
>>
>>
>>
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