Mongolia, a country of vast plains, is home to proud nomadic herders. One third of the country’s population still lives a pastoral existence that has changed little over the centuries. These herders rely mainly on raising livestock for their food and income. But the recent onslaught of extreme cold during past winters struck a deadly blow to the herders’ livelihood. In 2009 and 2010, the country suffered one of the worst disasters in its history, when around 8.5 million livestock died – wiping out approximately 20 percent of Mongolia’s livestock population. Experts say there’s a possibility that such weather disturbances will occur more frequently in the future as a consequence of climate change. To address the situation, herders are being taught strategies to deal with extreme weather changes, including the use of plants that adapt to droughts.
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