Pastoralism, Policy & Power (page 51)
Dealing with crisis in the Horn
In view of the recent crisis in the Horn of Africa, the February 2012 special feature of the journal Humanitarian Exchange published by the Overseas Development Institute (ODI) argues for a review of the entire aid system. This needs to be focused on longer-term programmes that build resilience and thus reduce the risk of crisis and […]
Rangeland Observatory created
The International Land Coalition (ILC) believes that fair and effective monitoring of the ongoing conversion and fragmentation of rangeland ecosystems is needed in order to gain a thorough understanding of the trends and their implications. Monitoring should also lead to informed and participatory decision-making on land use and investments in rangelands, and on the trade-offs […]
Dryland opportunities for people and ecosystems
Dryland opportunities: a new paradigm for people, ecosystems and development (ca 100pp) by Mike Mortimore et al (2009) presents recent insights into climate dynamics in drylands and the role of uncertainty, risk and resilience, setting the debate in the context of rapid global change – of climate, economy and geopolitics. It emphasises adaptive potentials, dryland […]
Participatory planning for sustainable rangelands in Tanzania
The International Land Coalition (ILC) and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) are supporting the Sustainable Rangeland Management Project (SRMP) in Tanzania working with the Ministry of Livestock Development and Fisheries. In November 2011, the project piloted participatory rangeland resource mapping in villages that are carrying out Village Land Use Planning (VLUP). SRMP seeks to secure […]
Making Rangelands Secure Bulletin 2 (Nov 2012)
The second bulletin from the learning initiative Making Rangelands Secure in East and Horn of Africa led by the International Land Coalition (ILC) brings news, views and experiences of policymakers, development practitioners and communities in the rangelands. It includes articles on recognising and certifying pastoralists’ (including women’s) land rights and experiences in participatory mapping and planning […]