In the Sahel, climate change has translated into more frequent, longer drought spells that threaten the resilience capacity of nomadic livestock pastoralists like Adoum. When droughts occur, herders can cover several hundred to thousands of kilometres before finding an adequate...

Stories from the Steppe
For centuries, Mongolians and their livestock have lived side by side on the vast steppe. But over the past two decades, climate change has put millions of livestock at risk.

Partners align activities for improved outcomes
Key stakeholders working towards sustainable pastoralism met during the Partners’ Meeting of the Pastoralist Knowledge Hub to reinforce their partnership and help redefine the role of the Hub for the future of pastoralism. Representatives from 20 different organizations participated in...

New FAO-IUCN publication reviews legal and policy arrangements for cross-border pastoralism
Mobility is the key strategy of pastoralists to adapt to variable resources and manage uncertainties found in the rangelands. In doing so, they may move within national territories or across borders, following fixed or flexible routes. At the same time,...

Despite harsh climatic conditions, Africa’s drylands support millions of people and contribute significantly to Kenya’s national economy, primarily through livestock products. However, these same areas are currently also bearing some of the heaviest burdens of climate change. With increasing population numbers, more frequent droughts and ever...