Climate change threatens yaks, herding culture in India’s Ladakh
Summary
Climate change is affecting the yak herding culture in Ladakh, India. Herders are seeing less grass for their yaks due to unpredictable weather, leading to a decline in yak populations. Rising temperatures and irregular rainfall are making it difficult for yaks to thrive.Key Facts
- Tsering Dolma, a herder in Ladakh, reports less rain and warmer winters impacting yak grazing lands.
- Ladakh, located near Tibet, traditionally relies on manual yak herding led by women.
- Kunzias Dolma describes her daily routine focused on yak-related activities and product creation from yak resources.
- Climate change is causing higher temperatures and unpredictable rain patterns in Ladakh.
- Since 2012, Ladakh's yak population has decreased from nearly 34,000 to under 20,000 by 2019.
- Scientists point out the Himalayan ecosystem's vulnerability to global warming as a growing concern.
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