Climate change and pastoralists: Investing in people to respond to adversity
Opinion paper
, 2 pages
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While climatic fluctuations have always been a defining feature of dryland areas, and pastoralists have developed resilient livelihood systems to cope with difficult climates, global climate change is raising new challenges for pastoral systems in Africa and elsewhere. Action at local, national and international levels is needed to prevent destitution and help pastoral groups respond to the changing environment.
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Hesse, C. and Cotula, L.
(2006).
Climate change and pastoralists: Investing in people to respond to adversity.
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Available at https://www.iied.org/11059iied
Available at https://www.iied.org/11059iied