Early action against dzud safeguards herders’ livelihoods in Mongolia

Early action against dzud safeguards herders’ livelihoods in Mongolia

Agricultural Development Economics Policy Brief No. 15

Year of publication 2018

Place of publication Rome, Italy ;

Pages 2p.

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Book (series)

Series title FAO Agricultural Development Economics Policy Brief

Series number No. 15

Edition 1

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Synopsis (short abstract) This policy brief analyses the outcomes of targeted early actions in Mongolia during the winter of 2017 to 2018, triggered by warnings that extreme weather posed a major risk to vulnerable livestock herders. It evaluates their effectiveness and quantifies the benefits of acting early.

Language English

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