Transhumance, the seasonal droving of livestock between geographic or climatic regions, has been recognized for its vital role in cultural heritage and socio-economic sustainability. On December 5th2023, transhumance was declared an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO at the 18th...

One agropastoralist in South Sudan is adapting to the changing climate and helping others do the same
It is early morning, and Michael Lokuru Kuri is taking his cattle out to graze as he does every day when the sun rises, to beat the heat. It’s a peaceful enough scene as he marshals his livestock out of...

Grâce aux efforts conjugues du Mali, de la Mauritanie et du Senegal un pas important vient d’être franchi vers un avenir meilleur pour les eleveurs et pour la preservation du pastoralisme au Sahel. Nomadiser au gré des saisons et des pâturages...

Amplifying the voices of pastoralists
The 13th Global Agenda for Sustainable Livestock (GASL) Multistakeholder Partnership (MSP) Meeting and the Regional Conference on Sustainable Livestock Transformation, held from 30th October to 3rd November 2023, in Chiang Mai, Thailand, was a significant event for pastoralists and their...

A day with my Ilamas is calm and happy.
Climate change, biodiversity loss, and malnutrition are pressing global challenges, but there are many unsung heroes working tirelessly to address these issues in their communities. Their stories are often unheard of, but their impact is real.  In celebration of the International...