Over 50 institutions and individuals endorse “The Cancun Statement” calling for the promotion of sustainable pastoralism
Over 50 institutions and individuals endorsed “The Cancun Statement” calling for the promotion of sustainable pastoralism and livestock production for the conservation of biodiversity in grasslands and rangelands. The statement was presented at the side event titled “World´s Grasslands and Rangelands...

Un nouveau guide de la FAO propose plusieurs pistes afin de protéger ce style de vie nomade de manière durable, avec des techniques propres aux problèmes liés à l’utilisation des terres
Garantir des droits fonciers adéquats est une étape importante afin d'améliorer la sécurité alimentaire de millions de personnes dans les pays en développement, mais protéger les terres n'est pas chose aisée surtout lorsqu'on ne sait pas exactement la manière dont...

Since early August 2016, several human cases of Rift Valley fever (RVF), including some deaths, have been notified in Niger (figure 1). According to the field investigations an increased mortality and abortions in small ruminants, cattle and camels have been...

Highlights from the panel discussion on pastoralism and conflicts at CFS43 side event
Insecure land rights, extreme weather, rising population and increasing livestock numbers are some factors that cause conflicts in pastoral areas of the Sahel and the Horn of Africa. A better understanding of mobile pastoralism is key to preventing conflict. This is...

La FAO soutient la restauration des terres des communautés autochtones et pastorales angolaises