ClimateAugust 16, 2026

pastoralist

PAS-tuh-ruh-list

Definition

A person whose livelihood is based on raising livestock, often involving nomadic or semi-nomadic movement of herds to find fresh pasture.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin word 'pastor' meaning shepherd, the term evolved to describe societies or individuals whose subsistence is tied to the grazing of animals.

In the news

The article highlights that COP17 will focus on the well-being of pastoralist communities, acknowledging their role in rangeland management and their vulnerability to land degradation.

COP17 in Mongolia: Why a lesser-known UN summit matters for land, water and food

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