Pastoralists
How climate information services can help pastoralists in the Horn of Africa
This policy brief explores the challenges pastoralists face when using climate information services (CIS). It outlines key considerations for scaling up effective CIS in drylands.
Faced with floods: shifting livelihood strategies among South Sudan’s pastoralists
This report explores how pastoralists and agro-pastoralists in South Sudan's Unity State are adapting their livelihood strategies in response to conflict and climate shocks.
Podcast: ‘Dynamic Drylands’ explores new ways of thinking about aid, development and resilience in the drylands of Africa and the Middle East
In this one-off podcast mini-series, broadcaster Bola Mosuro talks to researchers, aid workers and herders about some of the new crises facing the drylands of Africa and the Middle East, and the dynamic ways in which people are responding to meet them.
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.
Drought and its interactions in East Africa
Research being undertaken by ASSAR's East Africa team is underlining the interconnected nature of environmental and social dynamics in semi-arid regions. Read more about it in this detailed report.
The role of community-based natural resource management in climate change adaptation in Ethiopia
Describes the methodology developed to assess what role selected community-based/participatory natural resource management initiatives have in climate change adaptation.
Food Security and Climate Change: Which Food Crop to Count On?
Kenya has a land area which is over 80% arid and semi-arid and only 6% arable to grow food to...
Planning and costing agriculture’s adaptation in Tanzania: Pastoral livestock system (extensive livestock)
Summary of country findings: Tanzania This study is one of 5 country studies (Bangladesh, Malawi, Nepal, Rwanda and Tanzania) exploring...