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Pastoralism: more than meets the eye

Pastoralism continues to be undervalued despite its contribution to developing countries’ economies and environmental sustainability, according to a study by the World Initiative for Sustainable Pastoralism (WISP). …   | French | Spanish

06 Oct 2008 | News - Press Release

Jonathan Davies, Regional Drylands Programme Co-ordinator of ESARO IUCN in Nairobi

Why pastoralism deserves a better press

Pastoralism provides direct and indirect benefits to the environment in dryland areas and deserves more recognition of this contribution, according to a new report by World Initiative for Sustainable Pastoralism (WISP). …   | French | Spanish

06 Oct 2008 | News - News story

Doum palm material stacks in Komadugu Yobe river basin, North East Nigeria.

A way of life is feeling the heat

International development policies are undermining the long term survival of some of the globe's poorest communities, argues Masego Madzwamuse, IUCN's regional programme development officer and focal person for southern African drylands. She says the skills and knowledge needed to survive in the world's harsh drylands are being sacrificed in the name of progress. …  

19 Jun 2008 | News - News story
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Camel caravan in Komadugu Yobe river basin, North East Nigeria

Nomadism benefits the economy, new study shows

New report on the economics of nomadism reveals importance of this traditional lifestyle to the income of developing countries and international trade …  

06 Feb 2007 | News - Press Release

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