Good practice in pastoralism, nature conservation & development

The Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) brought out a good-practice guide on “Pastoralism, nature conservation and development” (2010, 40pp) on the links between pastoralism, biodiversity and poverty reduction. It describes the role of pastoralism in conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity in drylands, and the contribution of pastoralism to poverty reduction and development. It introduces public decision-makers to some policy considerations, management tools, market-based instruments and capacity-building methods that can augment the social and environmental outcomes of pastoralism. It presents examples of good practice with sources and references for more detailed information on tools relevant for the pastoralism sector on the interface with biodiversity. Several case examples from Eastern Africa are included.

Posted on 4 March 2020 in Pastoralism & Natural Resources, Pastoralist Livelihoods & Nutrition