Research, Policy & Advocacy
Empowering pastoralist communities through evidence-based resources and regional policy frameworks
To Champion Pastoralist Rights and Resilience
Convened in Dodoma on 29th April 2026, the Eastern and Southern Africa Pastoralist Network (ESAPN), alongside partner organizations and the European Union-funded FAO PLACE Programme, brought together Members of Parliament, government officials, and civil society to strengthen political commitment toward pastoralist-friendly laws. Discussions centered on communal land tenure, livestock mobility corridors, climate resilience, and cross-border cooperation, resulting in the election of interim leadership to champion legal reforms and sustainable natural resource management.
Convened in Dodoma on 29th April 2026, the Eastern and Southern Africa Pastoralist Network (ESAPN), alongside partner organizations and the European Union-funded FAO PLACE Programme, brought together Members of Parliament, government officials, and civil society to strengthen political commitment toward pastoralist-friendly laws. Discussions centered on communal land tenure, livestock mobility corridors, climate resilience, and cross-border cooperation, resulting in the election of interim leadership to champion legal reforms and sustainable natural resource management.
Convened in Dodoma on 29th April 2026, the Eastern and Southern Africa Pastoralist Network (ESAPN), alongside partner organizations and the European Union-funded FAO PLACE Programme, brought together Members of Parliament, government officials, and civil society to strengthen political commitment toward pastoralist-friendly laws. Discussions centered on communal land tenure, livestock mobility corridors, climate resilience, and cross-border cooperation, resulting in the election of interim leadership to champion legal reforms and sustainable natural resource management.
Securing Pastoralist Mobility and Rangeland Rights
ESAPN’s strategy provides a comprehensive framework to influence regional and national policy, aiming to protect pastoralist mobility, strengthen rangeland governance, and enhance climate resilience through evidence-based engagement and coalition building.
ESAPN’s strategy provides a comprehensive framework to influence regional and national policy, aiming to protect pastoralist mobility, strengthen rangeland governance, and enhance climate resilience through evidence-based engagement and coalition building.
ESAPN’s strategy provides a comprehensive framework to influence regional and national policy, aiming to protect pastoralist mobility, strengthen rangeland governance, and enhance climate resilience through evidence-based engagement and coalition building.
To Champion Pastoralist Rights and Resilience
Convened in Dodoma on 29th April 2026, the Eastern and Southern Africa Pastoralist Network (ESAPN), alongside partner organizations and the European Union-funded FAO PLACE Programme, brought together Members of Parliament, government officials, and civil society to strengthen political commitment toward pastoralist-friendly laws. Discussions centered on communal land tenure, livestock mobility corridors, climate resilience, and cross-border cooperation, resulting in the election of interim leadership to champion legal reforms and sustainable natural resource management.
Convened in Dodoma on 29th April 2026, the Eastern and Southern Africa Pastoralist Network (ESAPN), alongside partner organizations and the European Union-funded FAO PLACE Programme, brought together Members of Parliament, government officials, and civil society to strengthen political commitment toward pastoralist-friendly laws. Discussions centered on communal land tenure, livestock mobility corridors, climate resilience, and cross-border cooperation, resulting in the election of interim leadership to champion legal reforms and sustainable natural resource management.
Convened in Dodoma on 29th April 2026, the Eastern and Southern Africa Pastoralist Network (ESAPN), alongside partner organizations and the European Union-funded FAO PLACE Programme, brought together Members of Parliament, government officials, and civil society to strengthen political commitment toward pastoralist-friendly laws. Discussions centered on communal land tenure, livestock mobility corridors, climate resilience, and cross-border cooperation, resulting in the election of interim leadership to champion legal reforms and sustainable natural resource management.
Training Manual for Pastoralist Advocacy in Eastern Africa
Developed by the Eastern and Southern Africa Pastoralists Network (ESAPN), this manual provides a structured, interactive framework to equip pastoralist organizations with the skills to influence policy, protect mobility, and advocate for sustainable rangeland governance across Eastern Africa
Developed by the Eastern and Southern Africa Pastoralists Network (ESAPN), this manual provides a structured, interactive framework to equip pastoralist organizations with the skills to influence policy, protect mobility, and advocate for sustainable rangeland governance across Eastern Africa
Developed by the Eastern and Southern Africa Pastoralists Network (ESAPN), this manual provides a structured, interactive framework to equip pastoralist organizations with the skills to influence policy, protect mobility, and advocate for sustainable rangeland governance across Eastern Africa
Summary of Activities Report 2025
This report details ESAPN's successful participation in global policy spaces, reinforcing our role as a key voice for pastoralists.
This report details ESAPN's successful participation in global policy spaces, reinforcing our role as a key voice for pastoralists.
This report details ESAPN's successful participation in global policy spaces, reinforcing our role as a key voice for pastoralists.
ESAPN Steers Global Policy Toward Comprehensive Food Sovereignty
While previous global policy emphasis focused almost exclusively on crop seeds, ESAPN has successfully steered international dialogue toward the deep inclusion of pastoralist issues. We have championed the recognition of indigenous livestock breeds and the ecological knowledge of mobile communities as essential pillars of systemic transformation. By bridging this gap, we are ensuring that the rights of pastoralists are firmly embedded in the global food sovereignty and climate adaptation agenda
While previous global policy emphasis focused almost exclusively on crop seeds, ESAPN has successfully steered international dialogue toward the deep inclusion of pastoralist issues. We have championed the recognition of indigenous livestock breeds and the ecological knowledge of mobile communities as essential pillars of systemic transformation. By bridging this gap, we are ensuring that the rights of pastoralists are firmly embedded in the global food sovereignty and climate adaptation agenda
While previous global policy emphasis focused almost exclusively on crop seeds, ESAPN has successfully steered international dialogue toward the deep inclusion of pastoralist issues. We have championed the recognition of indigenous livestock breeds and the ecological knowledge of mobile communities as essential pillars of systemic transformation. By bridging this gap, we are ensuring that the rights of pastoralists are firmly embedded in the global food sovereignty and climate adaptation agenda
Strengthening Parliamentary Engagement for ESAPN Members
Across Eastern and Southern Africa, this induction training is equipping members with practical advocacy tools to ensure pastoralist communities are included in the policies shaping their land and climate resilience. By bridging the gap between local entrepreneurs and national parliaments, this initiative establishes a foundation for sustainable food systems and inclusive regional development
Across Eastern and Southern Africa, this induction training is equipping members with practical advocacy tools to ensure pastoralist communities are included in the policies shaping their land and climate resilience. By bridging the gap between local entrepreneurs and national parliaments, this initiative establishes a foundation for sustainable food systems and inclusive regional development
Across Eastern and Southern Africa, this induction training is equipping members with practical advocacy tools to ensure pastoralist communities are included in the policies shaping their land and climate resilience. By bridging the gap between local entrepreneurs and national parliaments, this initiative establishes a foundation for sustainable food systems and inclusive regional development
A Collaborative Framework to Advance Pastoralist Livelihoods
This report presents the proceedings of a consultative meeting held on 30th March 2026 in Juba, South Sudan, documenting the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between SSD-PPG, PCO-SS, and ESAPN. The collaboration establishes a structured framework to promote pastoral-friendly policies, strengthen representation in Parliament, and support engagement with regional and global initiatives, including the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists 2026.
This report presents the proceedings of a consultative meeting held on 30th March 2026 in Juba, South Sudan, documenting the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between SSD-PPG, PCO-SS, and ESAPN. The collaboration establishes a structured framework to promote pastoral-friendly policies, strengthen representation in Parliament, and support engagement with regional and global initiatives, including the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists 2026.
This report presents the proceedings of a consultative meeting held on 30th March 2026 in Juba, South Sudan, documenting the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between SSD-PPG, PCO-SS, and ESAPN. The collaboration establishes a structured framework to promote pastoral-friendly policies, strengthen representation in Parliament, and support engagement with regional and global initiatives, including the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists 2026.
Shepherding the Future: A Common African Agenda
Ratified on 28 January 2026, this landmark document outlines collective demands for rangeland rights and food security. It highlights that pastoralism feeds 268 million people and manages 43% of Africa's landmass.
Ratified on 28 January 2026, this landmark document outlines collective demands for rangeland rights and food security. It highlights that pastoralism feeds 268 million people and manages 43% of Africa's landmass.
Ratified on 28 January 2026, this landmark document outlines collective demands for rangeland rights and food security. It highlights that pastoralism feeds 268 million people and manages 43% of Africa's landmass.
Harmonization of Manuals and Toolkits
A report from the 2025 Entebbe technical meeting focused on reviewing PRM toolkits to support sustainable land management and cross-border peace.
A report from the 2025 Entebbe technical meeting focused on reviewing PRM toolkits to support sustainable land management and cross-border peace.
A report from the 2025 Entebbe technical meeting focused on reviewing PRM toolkits to support sustainable land management and cross-border peace.
