Africa’s Pastoralists Need More Than COP17’s $1.2 billion Rangelands Pledge By Kizito Makoye Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. All rights reserved. -

Africa’s Pastoralists Need More Than COP17’s $1.2 billion Rangelands Pledge By Kizito Makoye DAR ES SALAAM, Aug 31 2026 (IPS) - When the rains fail across Tanzania’s northern Maasai Steppe, herders drive their cattle farther in search of pasture and water. Boreholes run low. Cattle lose weight, milk yields fall and families begin selling cows, often their main source of livelihood. If the dry spell persists, herds can die, leaving families facing hunger. https://www.ipsnews.net/2026/08/africas-pastoralists-need-more-than-cop17s-1-2-billion-rangelands-pledge/ Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. All rights reserved. -