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Dear Jon,</div>
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This is something of great interest to RECONCILE and our work in the region.</div>
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I also share a concept note for a conference we are co-hosting with FAO/WHH/ILC for those interested to join online. </div>
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<p style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;margin:0"><i><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(31, 73, 125);">Executive Director RECONCILE, Technical Cordinator Rangelands Initiative Africa Component &|Regional Focal Point for CELEP|Cel. +254
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<div id="divRplyFwdMsg" dir="ltr"><font face="Calibri, sans-serif" style="font-size:11pt" color="#000000"><b>From:</b> Iyrp-gcg <iyrp-gcg-bounces@list.cals.arizona.edu> on behalf of Andiswa Finca <FincaA@arc.agric.za><br>
<b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, October 4, 2023 1:09 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> Jonathan <jonathantilstonedavies@gmail.com>; iyrp-gcg@list.cals.arizona.edu <iyrp-gcg@list.cals.arizona.edu>; iyrpsupportgroup@list.cals.arizona.edu <iyrpsupportgroup@list.cals.arizona.edu><br>
<b>Subject:</b> Re: [Iyrp-gcg] [EXTERNAL] Working Group: rangeland commons & land rights</font>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif; color:#1F497D">Dear Jonathan</span></p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif; color:#1F497D">This is right up my alley, I would definitely like to be part of the working group.</span></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif; color:#1F497D">I have other people who are not part of IYRP that I know would also be interested, can they also join?</span></p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif; color:#1F497D">Kind Regards</span></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif; color:#1F497D">Andiswa</span></p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">From:</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> Iyrp-gcg <iyrp-gcg-bounces@list.cals.arizona.edu>
<b>On Behalf Of </b>Jonathan<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, 03 October 2023 18:00<br>
<b>To:</b> iyrp-gcg@list.cals.arizona.edu; iyrpsupportgroup@list.cals.arizona.edu<br>
<b>Subject:</b> [EXTERNAL] [Iyrp-gcg] Working Group: rangeland commons & land rights</span></p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">Dear IYRP Colleagues </span></p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">In many countries all over the world, rangelands have been managed as ‘commons’ for centuries to allow the flexible and undivided use of territory essential for mobile pastoralism. These often ancient systems of rules
stipulate collective rights—of use or of ownership—and even wider enjoyment of the natural and cultural heritage. The written and unwritten laws protecting these commons can protect them from privatisation or from changing the way they are used. Rangeland
commons allow synergy between conservation and production, and this must be passed down to future generations to ensure a sustainable future. </span></p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">Communally managed forest and pasture commons have long been the main source of sustenance for the people living in the rangelands. An understanding of the history of the commons and their evolution into current legal
arrangements can provide important insights into the pressures that pastoralism are currently facing. Securing common land tenure can be instrumental for strengthening the sociocultural, environmental and economic benefits of pastoralism. </span></p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">We would love to hear from IYRP members with an interest in this topic. If you are interested, please email me and we can discuss the formation of a working group on rangeland commons or on land-tenure rights in the
rangelands more broadly.</span></p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">Warm regards, Jonathan Davies</span></p>
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