[IYRPsupportgroup] FYI: Voices from the pastoralist communities - Road to IYRP 2026

[Ann Waters-Bayer]

Dear all,

On 29 May - 1 June, ICIMOD is holding a conference “Managing rangelands in the HKH for multiple benefits”. 

One workshop during the conference will be on the Road to the IYRP 2026: “Voices from the pastoral communities” - on Monday 29 May at 15:30-16:30 Nepal time.

You can register for the conference (and workshop) here <https://icimod-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMuduugqTsoEtdTY8HcjB0wlRNoaUF9FMPg>; for more details on the event and agenda, see https://www.icimod.org/event/regional-workshop-managing-rangelands-hkh/ <https://www.icimod.org/event/regional-workshop-managing-rangelands-hkh/> 


Cheers,

Ann

> From: 龙瑞军 <longrj at lzu.edu.cn>
> Subject: Fw: FW: Voices from the rangelands: Herders discuss the future of pastoralism
> Date: 26 May 2023 at 16:40:35 PM CEST
> To: "Ann Waters" <waters-bayer at web.de>
> Dear Ann,
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> Hope this mail finds you well!
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> Next week we will have a workshop on Managing rangelands in the HKH for multiple benefits <https://www.icimod.org/event/regional-workshop-managing-rangelands-hkh/> in ICIMOD, Kathmandu from 28 May to 1 June. In which a section of Road to IYRP 2026 is set up (15:30-16:30 29 May Nepal time). Please kindly circulate this in our IYRP network, thanks a lot.
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> Cheers,
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> Dear all, 
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> Did you know that rangeland ecosystems encompass a staggering 60% of the Himalayan region, spanning 4.3 million square kilometers?
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> As we strive towards the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists (IYRP) in 2026, it is our pleasure to present "Voices from the Pastoral Communities – Road to IYRP 2026."
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> As part of our regional workshop on managing rangelands in the HKH for multiple benefits <https://www.icimod.org/event/regional-workshop-managing-rangelands-hkh/>, we are honored to bring yak herders from Bhutan, India, and Nepal directly to the ICIMOD stage. These incredible individuals will share their experiences, challenges, and the myriad of opportunities that revolve around yak herding.
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> By joining us virtually for this panel session, you will have the opportunity to listen to the genuine voices of yak herders, to hear their hopes and the struggles they face in an ever-changing world.
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> Mark your calendar for this event!
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> Register here <https://icimod-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMuduugqTsoEtdTY8HcjB0wlRNoaUF9FMPg#/registration>. 
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> Let's recognise and celebrate the invaluable contributions of yak herders as stewards of sustainability.
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> Thank you. 
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> Regards,
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> Yi, on behalf of the rangelands team
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> Dr.Prof Ruijun Long
> Director,International Centre for Tibetan Plateau Ecosystem Management, Lanzhou University
> Head,Tibetan Rangeland and Yak Research Institute,Lanzhou University
> Address: No.222 Tianshui Nanlu,Lanzhou City, 730000 China
> Tel/Fax: 86-931-8915650
> Email:Longrj at lzu.edu.cn <mailto:Longrj at lzu.edu.cn>; http://ictpem.lzu.edu.cn <http://ictpem.lzu.edu.cn/>
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