May 2009 Volume 4 Issue 2
TOP STORIES
 
GLOBAL
New threats, new thinking at the animal-human disease interface

To get serious about controlling emerging human disease, we're going to have to get serious about understanding and controlling their origin in animal disease, often in developing countries. More >>>

 
AFRICA
Conference to map strategies to enable Africa's smallholder farmers
to benefit from USD$150 billion regional market for farm produce

Scholars and development experts meet to unveil effective strategies for unlocking potential of African agriculture to improve livelihoods and spur economic growth. More >>>

 
EAST AFRICA
Staying Maasai?
Livelihoods, Conservation and Development in
East African Rangelands

As East Africa's iconic tribe changes with the times to keep its pastoral heritage alive, will the herders also be able and willing to save the wildlife populations around them? More >>>

 
KENYA
New study shows widespread and substantial declines in wildlife in Kenya's Masai Mara

Monthly surveys over 15 years link surge in human settlements near Mara Reserve with large losses of wildlife that have made Kenya popular safari destination. More >>>

 

 

 
Climate and disease in poor regions


Africa: A New film has been produced about a Climate-Health Challenge Dialogue held at ILRi in September 2008. Watch the film>>>

Pastoral heritage at stake

 

Events

13-15 May 2009
Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) and ILRI conference on Developing Vibrant Markets for Africa’s Smallholder Farmers. Nairobi, Kenya 

16-17 Jun 2009
CGIAR Science Forum Science. Wageningen University and Research Centre (WUR).Wageningen, Netherlands 

10-14 Aug 2009
12th International Symposium on Veterinary Epidemiology and Economics.
Durban, South Africa 

Full calendar of livestock events in
2009

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