Pastoralism
How can development partners support food security in protracted crises?
This policy brief summarises insights from recent SPARC research on how to bolster food security in countries affected by conflict and protracted crises.
Pastoralists responding to shocks: rethinking resilience
This blog post from PASTRES explores the theme of resilience in pastoral systems.
Pastoralism, farming and a changing climate in the Sahel region
This case study sheds light on the adverse impacts of climate change for pastoral livelihoods in the Sahel region, and the need for regional coordination to build resilience in the region.
Resilient Generation: supporting young people’s prospects for decent work in the drylands of east and west Africa
The report reviews opportunities for young people in the drylands of Ethiopia, Nigeria, South Sudan, Somalia, Sudan and Mali to pursue climate-resilient work and provides key recommendations.
Addressing the Land Degradation –Migration Nexus: the Role of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification
A review of existing evidence, good practices, and policy recommendations on the complex interrelationships between migration and desertification, land degradation and drought.
The gendered challenges of food security: Stories and lessons from ASSAR
This article provides key findings from ASSAR study sites in the semi-arid regions of Africa and India, where gender was found to have a large role in how food security is affected.
Module: Knowledge Systems Analysis for Climate Knowledge Brokers
This module offers an introduction to a methodology developed by CKB to allow for more focused knowledge brokering interventions in knowledge systems connected to climate-sensitive value chains.
Indigenous fodder trees to boost livestock economy and tackle climate hazards
This policy brief describes how Indigenous Fodder Trees can be used to improve food security and enhance the climate resilience of livestock herders.
Lessons Learned from the Peace Centers for Climate and Social Resilience: An Assessment in Borana Zone, Oromia National Regional State, Ethiopia
Droughts are driving increased conflict between pastoralist groups. This report shares lessons learned from a pilot project in Oromia State, Ethiopia, on this intersection of climate and conflict.
Pastoralism and the green economy – a natural nexus?
The report describes the growing interest in the green economy and the huge potential of pastoralism to contribute to the delivery of sustainable outcomes.