No one is saying we should all be nomads, but the lifestyle has its advantages. Nomadic herders, such as the Maasai in east Africa, make better use of the land than their farming cousins, says a report released last week by the World Conservation Union (IUCN). The pastoral lifestyle also helps combat climate change.
From the Kalahari desert to Mongolia, the world’s estimated 200 million nomads are losing land to farmers and ranchers. Often the land is grabbed in the name of economic progress. Last month, the Kenyan government announced plans to plough up 120 square kilometres of pastures…
