Climate change and livestock keepers in developing countries: What are the prospects?

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Abstract

This paper considers the possible impacts of climate change on livelihoods in sub-Saharan Africa. It examines in particular the impact of increased climate variability on the livestock assets of pastoralists. The paper concludes with a summary of some of the options for dealing with these types of changes in the future.

Citation

Thornton, P.K. 2010. Climate change and livestock keepers in developing countries: What are the prospects? Agriculture for Development (9):6-10

Authors

  • Thornton, Philip K.

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