The World Initiative for Sustainable Pastoralism (WISP) is a global initiative that supports the empowerment of pastoralists to sustainably manage drylands resources.

Pastoralists are the best custodians of drylands environments, but their stewardship is undermined by inappropriate policies and strong competition over their natural resources

• World Gathering of Nomads and Transhumant Herders, La Granja, Spain, September 2007.

WISP at the UNCCD meeting in Argentina

• WISP at the Fifth meeting of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) Review Committee (CRIC5), Buenos Aires, Argentina, March 12th–21st, 2007.