Understanding the Representation of Pastoralism in Livestock-Related Climate Adaptation Policies in Ghana and Nigeria: a Review of Key Policy Documents

Within Nigeria and Ghana, pastoralists face increasing adversity from climate change marginalisation due to a complex combination of factors, further amplified by highly sensitive increasingly violent conflicts with farmers. While exacerbates the vulnerability pastoralists, this remains largely unaccounted for in current Nigerian Ghanaian pastoral livestock policy. Employing thematic analytical approach, article assesses representation within adaptation strategies Ghana Nigeria, impact on their livelihoods. Our findings indicate that are poorly represented policy, which is inclined towards transitions intensive sedentary systems. This risks enhancing impacts constraining mobility. We conclude improved clarity how these policies account transitioning systems into could encourage compliance buy-in It recommended future address bolster producer mobility better support livelihoods pastoralists.