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<p class="MsoNormal">For your information and distribution…thank you!<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>From:</b> IYRPsupportgroup <iyrpsupportgroup-bounces@list.cals.arizona.edu>
<b>On Behalf Of </b>Ann Waters-Bayer<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Friday, October 28, 2022 8:30 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> iyrpsupportgroup@list.cals.arizona.edu<br>
<b>Cc:</b> salexander@unccd.int<br>
<b>Subject:</b> [IYRPsupportgroup] Fwd: UNCCD consultancy to produce GLO thematic report on rangelands and pastoralists<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.5pt">Here is a call from the UN Convention to Combat Desertification for a consultancy to support the goals of the IYRP: </span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.5pt">From the ToRs: <i>"The IYRP recognizes the relevance of healthy rangelands and sustainable pastoralism, including for the implementation of the UNCCD and Land Degradation Neutrality (LDN) targets under SDG
target 15.3. In this context, as part of the efforts to combat desertification, land degradation and drought, and restore rangeland health and productivity to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the UNCCD is hiring a consultant to produce a Global
Land Outlook (GLO) thematic report on rangelands and pastoralists that provides a framework for action to manage and restore rangelands as well as the evidence base for sustained financing and cooperation at all levels and across all sectors.”</i></span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.5pt">This contract shall run for 7 months starting not later than 15 Jan 2023 with the delivery of all final outputs not later than 30 Aug 2023. </span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.5pt">The deadline for expressions of interest is 27 Nov 2022.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.5pt">Note: Only individuals who can act as independent, individual economical operators are qualified to apply. Individuals who can provide their services only on account of an institution or enterprise not in
their individual capacity are not eligible under this procedure. </span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.5pt">If you have any questions about this assignment, please contact Sasha Alexander (<a href="mailto:salexander@unccd.int">salexander@unccd.int</a>).</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.5pt">Cheers,</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.5pt">Ann</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Dr Ann Waters-Bayer</span></i><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Agrecol Association for AgriCulture & Ecology</span></i><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Coalition of European Lobbies for Eastern African Pastoralism (CELEP)</span></i><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">International Year of Rangelands & Pastoralists (IYRP2026) Global Coordination Group</span></i><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">E:
<a href="mailto:waters-bayer@web.de">waters-bayer@web.de</a> / <a href="mailto:waters-bayer@agrecol.de">
waters-bayer@agrecol.de</a></span></i><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">S: ann-waters</span></i><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<a href="http://www.agrecol.de">www.agrecol.de</a> / <a href="http://www.celep.info">
www.celep.info</a> / <a href="http://www.iyrp.info">www.iyrp.info</a></span></i><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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