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Defying drought: nomads have the answer
Mobile pastoralism is part of the solution to the drought in the Horn of Africa, according to the IUCN-hosted World Initiative for Sustainable Pastoralism (WISP). …
30 Aug 2011 | News story
Missing the point in the Horn: Pastoralism is the answer, not the question
In the current food crisis context in the Horn of Africa, media and economic experts are accusing pastoralism of being an ineffective livelihood that is periodically subjected to similar crises. But all evidence points to mobile pastoralism as being part of the solution – not part of the problem – to a crisis that was predictable and predicted. Investments in drylands by government and international aid have to be reoriented, taking into account local ecological conditions as well as local capacities. …
30 Aug 2011 | News story
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Women’s Voices in Pastoralist Choices
The Global Gathering of Women Pastoralists to be held in Mera, India from the 21-26 November 2010, will be a first of its kind aimed at bringing together pastoral women, from across the world. The gathering’s goal is to contribute to empowerment of women pastoralists to participate equitably in decision-making within their community, government and other national, regional and international fora and to raise awareness of the unique challenges faced by women pastoralists in the shifting social, economic and ecological environments. …
07 Oct 2010 | Media advisory
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Report: Policies that Work for Pastoral Environments - a Six-Country Review of Positive Policy Impacts on Pastoral Environments
08 May 2009 | Downloads - document
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Report: CARBON FINANCE IN RANGELANDS: An Assessment of Potential in Communal Rangelands
10 Feb 2009 | Downloads - document
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