How one of the oldest professions in India is facing adverse effects of climate change
10 months ago

How one of the oldest professions in India is facing adverse effects of climate change

Hindustan Times  

"The grazing season has shortened, and our yaks have less pasture to feed on. Severe droughts and land degradation have stripped away their lifelines, leaving livestock productivity at an all-time low,” said Anjal Prakash, author with the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. “If climate change further degrades the ecological health of these rangelands through more droughts, these regions will face similar issues as Rajasthan,” said Sukumar, adding that for instance, in 2023, southern India experienced deficit rainfall due to the El Niño phenomenon, resulting in much lower rainfall in north interior Karnataka. Grasslands have generally been thought of as wastelands, and converted into woodlands, degrading their natural biodiversity.” India's response to the UNCCD's findings includes land restoration projects and climate adaptation strategies, said officials. The plight of India's pastoralists amidst climate change calls for sustained efforts to restore degraded lands and support adaptive practices.

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