Pastoralism and Drylands Development

Join the Pastoralism and Drylands Development seminar series in Nairobi on the second Thursday of each month to discuss cutting edge research into pastoralism and the drylands of the Greater Horn of Africa.

Starting on 17 April 2025, the PADD seminar series will bring together practitioners, researchers and policy makers, providing a space where, together, we can debate developments affecting the lives and livelihoods of more than 60 million pastoralists across the region.

This seminar series offers a well-needed local forum to explore new ideas about the past, present and future of pastoralism. It follows recent advancements in our understandings of pastoralism, drylands development and natural resource governance in Africa and will touch on both well-established and newly emerging topics, including early warning systems and climate change, infrastructure development and ‘mega projects’, humanitarian planning and practice, water management, peace and security, livestock marketing and many others.

The series responds to new conversations emerging across multiple sectors and disciplines, which are collectively provoking a rethink of old approaches to policy and practice. It provides an opportunity for discussion among diverse stakeholders with the aim of building bridges across research, policy and practice.

Join us to exchange ideas, hear new perspectives and engage in friendly debate about the core issues shaping Africa’s drylands.