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Beating storms and droughts: the Erdenedalai weather network in the Mongolian Gobi

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  • Wang Xiaoli
  • Ronnie Vernooy

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Although herders in Mongolia are embracing modernity, their livelihoods remain largely dependent on the weather and resulting grassland conditions. In recent years, natural resource degradation has made livestock production more risky. Severe weather events such as storms, droughts, and extremely harsh winters have been on the increase. Timely and adequate weather forecasts could help herders to cope more effectively with these changing circumstances. The Erdenedalai weather and early warning network in the Gobi desert represents a unique initiative to read the weather more carefully. Through collective action, the network is contributing to reduce risks and improve pastoral management practices.Vaincre les tempêtes et les sécheresses : le réseau météorologique Erdenedalai dans le Gobi mongolienLes bergers de Mongolie ont beau se tourner vers la modernité, leurs moyens de subsistance restent néanmoins largement tributaires des conditions météorologiques et de leurs effets sur l'état des prairies. Au cours des quelques dernières années, la dégradation des ressources naturelles a rendu la production animale plus risquée. Les phénomènes météorologiques graves comme les tempêtes, les sécheresses et des hivers extrêmement rigoureux sont devenus plus fréquents. Des prévisions météorologiques opportunes et adéquates pourraient aider les bergers à s'adapter de manière plus efficace à ces circonstances en mutation. Le réseau météorologique et d'alerte précoce Erdenedalai dans le désert du Gobi représente une initiative sans pareille pour mieux interpréter les conditions météorologiques. À travers une action collective, ce réseau contribue à la réduction des risques et à l'amélioration des pratiques pastorales de gestion.Combatendo tempestades e secas: a rede climática de Erdenedalaiem em Gobi, na MongóliaEmbora pastores da Mongólia sejam favoráveis à modernidade, seus meios de subsistência permanecem altamente dependentes do clima e das condições resultantes do pasto. Nos últimos anos, a degradação de recursos naturais tem tornado a produção de gado mais arriscada. Eventos climáticos difíceis, como tempestades, secas e invernos extremamente rigorosos têm aumentado. Previsões do tempo oportunas e adequadas poderiam ajudar os pastores a lidar de maneira mais efetiva com estas circunstâncias variáveis. A rede climática e de alerta com antecedência de Erdenedalai no deserto de Gobi representa uma iniciativa única para interpretar o clima de maneira mais cuidadosa. Através de ação coletiva, a rede está contribuindo para reduzir riscos e melhorar as práticas de gerenciamento de pastoreio.Superando tormentas y sequías: la red meteorológica Erdenedalai en el Gobi de MongoliaSi bien los pastores de Mongolia han entrado a la modernidad, su modo de vida depende en gran parte del clima y de sus efectos en las praderas. En los últimos años, la degradación de los recursos naturales ha ocasionado un mayor riesgo para la ganadería. Los fenómenos meteorológicos graves, como tormentas, sequías e inviernos especialmente severos, se han incrementado. Los pronósticos meteorológicos oportunos y certeros ayudarían a los pastores a enfrentar estos cambios. La red meteorológica de alerta temprana Erdenedalai en el desierto de Gobi es una iniciativa única para pronosticar el tiempo con mayor precisión. A través del trabajo colectivo, la red está ayudando a reducir los riesgos y mejorar las prácticas de gestión de los pastores.

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  • Wang Xiaoli & Ronnie Vernooy, 2012. "Beating storms and droughts: the Erdenedalai weather network in the Mongolian Gobi," Development in Practice, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 22(1), pages 104-109, February.
  • Handle: RePEc:taf:cdipxx:v:22:y:2012:i:1:p:104-109
    DOI: 10.1080/09614524.2012.630986
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