YouTube video by SPARC Knowledge How are pastoralists using digital technologies?

⏯️☕️Today's 3-minute #SPARCideas: SPARC researcher Alexis Teyie on #pastoralists' quick take-up of digital technologies, and what this means for future lives and livelihoods in #Africa's #drylands: www.youtube.com/watch?v=NHMF... #pastoralism

Drylands now make up 40% of land on Earth, excluding Antarctica, study says An area nearly a third larger than India turned permanently arid in past three decades, research shows

STUDY: #Drylands now make up 40% of land on Earth, excluding Antarctica. In the past 30 years, 3/4ths of the world’s land suffered drier conditions which have caused damage that is likely permanent.
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Institutional services towards climate action: A case of climate change adaptation of agro-pastoralists in the drylands of Nigeria

🇳🇬 Access to institutional services promotes #climateaction among agro-pastoralist farmers in drylands of Nigeria, find Madaki et al.

➡️ Targeted extension services & climate information sharing promote climate-smart practices like water-efficient irrigation & better pasture conservation

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What are livestock to pastoralists? An anthropological reflection When discussing the value of livestock, the literature often emphasizes economic and food-related benefits. However, livestock mean much more, particularly for…

'The relationship between pastoralists and their livestock runs deep; they are considered part of the family.

Participants shared stories of going out late at night in search of pasture when animals needed more. They would risk their own lives for their livestock.'

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At #COP16Riyadh, the COP Presidency announced launch of the Riyadh Global #Drought Resilience Partnership, and pledged USD 150 million over next 10 years. #UNCCDCOP16
#OurLandOurFuture #UNited4Land

At #COP16Riyadh, Eswatini, on behalf of the African Group, said business as usual on #drought is not acceptable for such a major environmental challenge. The Group supported the adoption of a legally binding protocol on drought under the UNCCD. #UNCCDCOP16 #OurLandOurFuture #UNited4Land

COP16 opens in Riyadh with $2bn to fight drought A initiative to tackle droughts secured $2 billion in funding on the opening day of Riyadh’s COP16, the UN convention to Combat desertification.

The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) and the OPEC Fund for International Development have each allocated USD 1 billion to combat drought, according to an announcement at COP16 on Monday (2) in Saudi Arabia.

#cop16 #saudiarabia #drought

🌍 The #WorldDroughtAtlas is out! One of the most comprehensive tools to tackle global #drought risks with data, maps & solutions. Very interesting for policymakers & experts building climate resilience.

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🌱 #COP16 #ClimateAction

The CGIAR 2030 Global Strategy for Resilient Drylands The CGIAR Global Strategy for Resilient Drylands (GSRD) leverages 50 years of CGIAR science and innovation to deliver tailored solutions for resilient rural livelihoods in dryland regions worldwide.

🚀At the UNCCD #COP16Riyadh, join us for the launch of the CGIAR Global Strategy for Resilient Drylands.

Backed by 50+ years of drylands research, this strategy aims to revolutionize food, land, & water systems to face intensifying climate change.🌱💧

🔗 on.cgiar.org/494CTfO

First bluesky post though none to be seen with winter hitting the #scottishborders. A good morning to be inside celebrating wife's birthday by a warm fire.