Developing ‘Lion Friendly Livestock’ to reduce poverty and incentivise conservation
Key Facts
FUNDING SCHEME Main Project
VALUE £293,344
WHERE Kenya
Summary
Rangeland degradation and poor agricultural practices threaten biodiversity, amplify poverty by reducing returns on investment, and can increase climate change vulnerability. We will develop a ‘Lion Friendly Livestock’ certification, working with pastoral communities to co-determine ‘conservation-friendly’ livestock farming activities and incentivise their uptake through increased livestock value. Women’s cooperatives will be key partners, improving equity in a traditionally-male enterprise. These economic incentives will strengthen
local livelihoods and enable communities to more sustainably manage their rangeland for people, livestock and biodiversity.
An innovative approach to agriculture in Madagascar enables communities to build climate-adaptive food systems while reducing pressure on biodiversity.
