In Pictures: How climate change is threatening the livelihood of Himalayan shepherds

The rising temperature in the Himalayan region has increased pests and diseases among livestock. This is affecting wool quality, reducing animal productivity and increasing mortality
Tansi Negi is among a handful of livestock herders left in Sunnam village in Himachal Pradesh’s Kinnaur district. About 40 per cent of the livestock population of the state is made up of small ruminants. Despite goat and sheep rearing being a major source of traditional livelihood in rural areas, there has been a steady decline in the number of livestock herders. They often blame climate change for creating a paucity of pastures and weakening their subsistence economy. Photo: Abhijit Mohanty
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