Rangelands, Drylands & Pastoralism

Pastoralism has been under pressure due to a number of factors including climate change, population pressure and socioeconomic dynamism. These factors have affected the relationships among different pastoral groups and the functioning of the customary institutions in managing natural resources.

Annual progress report 2013: CGIAR Research Program on Dryland Systems (Dryland Systems)

In the absence of clear international policy signals and strong global agreements on climate change and sustainable agriculture, countries are moving forward to test sustainability strategies through innovative policies and financing programmes.

Traditional agrosilvopastoral systems have been an important component of the farming systems and livelihoods of thousands of ethnic minority people in the uplands of Mainland Southeast Asia.

The food security of more than 80% of Tanzania’s population and the country’s economic growth depend on family farming on certifi ed village lands.