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Can Pastoralism Survive in the 21st Century? |
| Section: CURRENT ISSUES / ANALYSIS |
| Author: Integrated Regional Informational Networks |
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The World & I Online |
| Issue Date: 9/1/2007 |
| Size: 1,171 Words, 8,076 Characters |
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Pastoralism is under threat – from climate change, shifting global markets and increased competition for land and other natural resources – even though it generates substantial income in areas where conventional farming is not possible.
Those who believe that pastoralism - based primarily on raising livestock in arid and semi-arid lands (ASAL) – can last into the 21st century, argue that increased urbanisation will mean a greater demand for livestock products – and hence, a greater role for pastoralists.
Those who do not regard pastoralism as a viable long-term lifestyle argue that globalisation, increasing competition for land resources due to population growth, and climatic factors such as desertification and prolonged droughts in ASAL areas, mitigate against its survival.
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...r than just emergency response."
She said extensive debate, dialogue and advocacy were necessary for pastoralism to be understood, even by governments.
"Pastoralists don't live in a vacuum; they interact with other communities," she said. "Pastoralists are saying they are not immune to change, we just need to make pastoralism more viable."
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