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Climate change and pastoralism: impacts, consequences and adaptation
Revue Scientifique Et Technique (International Office of Epizootics)
|December 6, 2016
Summary
Climate change severely impacts pastoralist societies, affecting rangelands, livestock, and food security. Flexible adaptation strategies are crucial for enhancing resilience to climate variability and change.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Science
- Sociology
- Agricultural Science
Background:
- Pastoralist societies face significant challenges from climate change, impacting their livelihoods, food security, and vulnerability.
- Rangelands, livestock, and natural resources are directly affected by changing climate patterns.
Purpose of the Study:
- To discuss the main climate change impacts on pastoralist societies.
- To outline adaptation options for enhancing pastoralists' capacity to cope with climate variability and change.
Main Methods:
- The study synthesizes existing research on climate change impacts on pastoralism.
- It identifies and discusses various adaptation strategies and their effectiveness.
Main Results:
- Climate change impacts are diverse and severe, with negative consequences in tropical arid lands and potential benefits in higher latitudes.
- Adaptation options include technical practices, income diversification, institutional support, and market mechanisms.
Conclusions:
- Successful adaptation requires flexible and evolving combinations of practices and policies, avoiding rigid development pathways.
- Enhancing the adaptive capacity of pastoralists is pivotal for their long-term sustainability in the face of climate change.
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