pastoralism
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Combining Indigenous and Scientific Knowledge Enhances Fire Management in the Sahel
A less predictable climate is undermining traditional decision-making around controlled burns in the Sahel. Columbia’s ACToday project is forging connections to enhance these communities’ resilience to the changing climate.
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Cheesemaking in Nepal Under Threat Unless Pastoralist Traditions are Revived
Cheese production in Nepal’s Langtang Valley is deeply enmeshed in the traditional practice of yak herding, which is undergoing a long-term decline.
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Grazing Disputes in Kyrgyzstan Reveal Pasture Access Concerns for Herders
A clash between livestock herders in the central region of the country uncovers political, economic, and environmental concerns among pastoralist communities.

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