| E-conference on Climate Change, Adaptation and Pastoralism |
| 22nd January - 22nd February 2007 |
Discussion note:
Climate change, drought and pastoralism in the Sahel |
Pastoralism is an adaptation to hostile environments, and pastoralism in Africa expanded 5000 years ago precisely as an adaptation to climate change at that time. However, with the current marginalisation of pastoralists, their adaptive capacities may have been eroded and they may be more susceptible to climate change than other communities. Conversely, climate change could conceivably lead to the creation of more dryland resources that are suited to pastoralism, thus creating new opportunities for pastoralists to exploit. However, the likelihood and the implications of such changes are very uncertain. |
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International conference on emerging challenges of livestock production |
| Asia, Sept 2006 |
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The LEAD Initiative (Livestock, Environment and Development), together with SCOPE (Scientific Committee on Problems of the Environment) and other partners held an internal conference on emerging challenges of livestock production. The conference addressed structural change and emerging issues in livestock production systems, with a focus on the consequences of this expanding industry on health, economic, social and ecological systems. Furhter information can be obtained from Henning Steinfeld, Chief, AGAL and Coordinator, LEAD; Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN: Tel: +39-0657054751;
e-mail: henning.steinfeld@fao.orghenning.steinfeld@fao.org
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International Workshop on Pastoralism and Wildlife Conservation in the Himalaya |
| India, March 2006 |
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The Indo-Norwegian Programme for Institutional Cooperation (INPIC) between WII and the University of Tromso, Norway (February 2002 to April 2006), is a NORAD funded research initiative that addresses the aspects of Pastoralism and Wildlife Conservation in the Himalaya through short and long-term field research investigations. On the occasion of completion of this cooperation programme, the partners will hold a workshop on "Pastoralism and Wildlife Conservation in the Himalaya" at WII during mid March 2005. In addition to the presentations of the outcome of this scientific collaboration, the workshop will provide the scientists and wildlife managers of both countries and a few South Asian nations a platform for highlighting the need to evolve strategies to not only enhance our knowledge on effects of livestock grazing on the conservation of wildlife and their habitats in the Himalaya, but also ensure that the recommendations are put to use by the end user, i.e., the wildlife policy makers and wildlife managers.
For further details contact Dr. Sathyakumar at ssk@wii.gov.india
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WISP representatives at the Community Taba declaration |
| Brazil 20th – 31st March, 2006 |
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WISP representatives from Latin America participate in the “Community Taba” at the 8th Conference of the Parties to the UN Convention on Biodiversity in Curitiba, Brazil (20th – 31st March, 2006).
"If we are all to succeed at sustainably using our resources, then we must be invited to effectively and genuinely participate, as true and equal partners, in both policy making and implementation.”
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"Peace, trade and unity" |
| Ethiopia July, 2006 |
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Governments need to pay more attention to forgotten pastoralists, say World Conservation Union, UNDP and the GEF |
| IUCN News release, October 26, 2005 |
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