Life in the huge and beautiful country that's so empty it's 99.7% deserted
Mongolia is a large and sparsely populated country in north-central Asia, known for its vast landscapes, nomadic culture and ...
On the Mongolian steppe, climate change pushes herders to the brink
Over a year after a devastating winter wiped out virtually his entire sheep flock, herder Zandan Lkhamsuren is still ...
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Nomadic herders on the miles-high Tibetan plateau
Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The Christian Science Church, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The Church publishes the ...
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One health approach to rangeland management and nomadic herder livelihoods in Mongolia
Research Location: Ikh Nart, Mongolia Conservation Partner: Mongolian Conservation Initiative The vast grasslands of Mongolia support globally important wildlife species and sustain the livelihoods ...
What a landmark ruling for the Sámi people in Finland means for the protection of Indigenous rights globally
In October 2024, the United Nations Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (UNCESCR) issued a landmark decision ...
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Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology
The Buryats are a group of peoples who prior to the arrival of Russian influence in Siberia were a nomadic herding people. They spoke a Mongol language and initially showed a strong resistance to ...
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Sweden's Saami: Balancing Environment and Tradition
The Saami, Europe's only indigenous people, have given up their nomadic life and settled down. In times of increased economic and environmental concern, reindeer herding is facing new challenges.