[Iyrp-gcg] A Call for Fair Representation of Pastoralists in the IYRP 2026 Process

[WAMIP Secretariat]

Dear friends and colleagues in the IYRP Global Alliance,

Warm greetings from the World Alliance of Mobile Indigenous Peoples and
Pastoralists (WAMIP).

We are writing to share an open letter from WAMIP to the IYRP Global
Coordinating Group, the FAO, and the wider IYRP Global Alliance community.
This letter expresses our serious concerns regarding the lack of meaningful
pastoralist representation in the decision-making structures of the
International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists (IYRP) 2026.

As a global alliance rooted in grassroots pastoralist movements, we believe
that those whose lives and livelihoods are at the heart of the IYRP must
have a central role in shaping its direction. To date, despite repeated
efforts, our calls for transparency, equity, and self-determined governance
have not received a formal response.

We invite you to read the full letter (attached or available here
<https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zRlUSSG2LZm8xBez7XDffTeYPwQtAM_7/view?usp=sharing>)
and to reflect on how we, as a community, can work together to ensure that
the IYRP 2026 genuinely honors its commitment to pastoralists and
rangelands. We remain committed to constructive dialogue and a
collaborative path forward.

Please feel free to share this message and letter widely. We welcome your
solidarity and support.

With respect and hope,

*Khalid Alkhawaldeh*
On behalf of the Steering Committee
World Alliance of Mobile Indigenous Peoples & Pastoralists (WAMIP)
coordination at wamipglobal.com


Aliya Kumekbayeva (she/her)
Technical support
Global Secretariat of WAMIP
www.wamipglobal.com
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