In light of the upcoming International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists
(IYRP 2026), this initiative seeks to:
- Highlight the contributions and challenges of pastoralism in Africa.
- Amplify pastoralist voices in shaping and implementing IYRP activities.
- Foster long-term partnerships that ensure the continued contribution
of rangelands and pastoralism to sustainable development and the
achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
- Build a common African agenda to be presented at the UNCCD COP17
in Mongolia, showcasing locally grounded strategies and innovations
by pastoralists.
- This meeting will be held in Nairobi, Kenya; 25th Arrival.
- The field visit will be one day - 28th January 2026 - of field visits to Indigenous pastoral communities in Suswa, Narok County, fostering peer learning and community-grounded dialogue.
- 2 days of meetings and 1 days of field visits, excluding travel days (total 5 days).
- Departures will be on 29th January 2026