With camelids into a sustainable future

Pastoral camelid husbandry is rapidly changing worldwide. Whether in the drylands of Asia and Africa (the “Old World”) or in the Andean highlands (the “New World”), camel herders face increasing challenges. This dossier by the League for Pastoral Peoples, the German Institute for Tropical and Subtropical Agriculture and Misereor offers a differentiated picture of camelid pastoralists’ realities. An introduction to the importance of pastoralism worldwide is followed by an analysis of how camelid husbandry has evolved over recent decades. In the second part, you can learn about pastoral camelid keepers in the Andean highlands, Eastern Africa and Mongolia. The third part of the dossier looks at the role of research on camelid pastoralism and discusses camelid policies that are needed for a resilient future. The dossier is available in English and German.

Accounting for pastoralists in Pakistan

The latest in LPP's Accounting for Pastoralists series of briefs focuses on Pakistan. Khurshid Muhammad describes the various forms of pastoralism that dominate the deserts and mountains that cover much of this country. As in many other countries, reliable data on pastoralism is scarce, but it is possible to tease information out of the official statistics and academic studies to show the importance of this for of livestock management for the livelihoods of millions of people as well as for the national economy. Clcik here for the brief.

June 1st: Online Seminar: Ethical Camel Dairying

We are pleased to announce the Online Seminar on 1st June – World Milk Day 2024: Ethical Camel Dairying – Why camels should not go the way of the cow! Camel dairying offers a sustainable alternative to industrial dairy farming practices, as camels are well-suited to arid environments and require less water and resources compared to cows. By supporting ethical camel dairying, we can not only protect the livelihoods of communities that rely on these majestic animals but also promote a more environmentally friendly approach to dairy production. June 1st, 2024, at 1:00 PM CEST, 2 PM EAT and 4:30 PM IST     Please note that registration is required. Download Flyer