Strengthening Climate-smart Livestock Value Chains for Nomadic Herders
Mongolia is combining improved pasture and herd management with plans for local meat processing to help nomadic herders protect their livestock, strengthen incomes and adapt to climate shocks.
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Overview
The project combines pasture and herd management with a feasibility study for local meat processing in Bayantümen. Rotational grazing, disease control and selective breeding aim to improve forage, herd health and productivity.
Proposed processing business models incorporate renewable energy and energy efficiency, helping communities explore ways to earn more from livestock products. Training supports these changes, with the aim of strengthening livelihoods and resilience to climate shocks.
At a glance
| Organisation |
Environmental and Agricultural Research Center |
| Primary sector |
Agriculture and food security |
| Innovation stage | 💡 Transition to Scale |
| AFCIA Programme |  |
Funding Received
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$
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AFCIA funding
USD 209,600
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$
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Additional public funding
USD 7,500,000
Government of Canada
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$
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Additional private funding
USD 100,000
Corporate contributions
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Climate impacts addressed
Drought and water security
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 Extreme cold
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Project team
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Marcus Nield
Communication Expert
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