Pastoralism

Herders with cows in Kenya
Herders with their cows in Laikipia. Photo: USAID on Flickr (cc by-nc 2.0) https://flic.kr/p/akD8LA

Pastoralism supports many people’s livelihoods across the world: managed grazing occupies a quarter of the planet’s land surface. Our research aims to learn from pastoralists and their practices – which are often neglected in discussions about land and agricultural sustainability.

How could camel milk change the fortunes of Gujarat’s pastoralists?
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Herder with a flock of sheep in a dryland landscape, with sun setting behind mountains in the background
Beyond the ‘Balance of Nature’: Pastoralists’ Alternative Perspectives on Sustainability
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The Killing Famine: an outsider’s view of conservation and colonialism
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Herding through uncertainties – principles and practices : exploring the interfaces of pastoralists and uncertainty : results from a literature review
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Herding through uncertainties – regional perspectives : exploring the interfaces of pastoralists and uncertainty : results from a literature review
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IDS Bulletin: Fifty Years of Research on Pastoralism and Development
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pastoralist with sheep in a mountainous landscape
How do pastoralists handle uncertainty? Insights from Asia, Europe and Africa
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Japan book launches: Ian Scoones on sustainable rural livelihoods and the SDGs
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PASTRES: Pastoralism, Uncertainty & Resilience
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Market-based mangrove afforestation and reforestation in Kenya and India
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Livestock, Livelihoods and Health
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Rift Valley Fever: policies to prepare and respond
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