League for Pastoral Peoples and Endogenous Livestock Development

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The League for Pastoral Peoples and Endogenous Livestock Development is an advocacy and support group for pastoralists who depend on common property resources. We work and conduct research with pastoral communities, primarily in India.  This website documents the challenges faced by pastoralists and facilitates networking among similar agencies.


German shepherds begin sheep marathon

Shepherds in Germany have started a marathon, four-country relay trek to draw attention to the role of mobile herding in maintaining biodiversity and grassland in Europe.
The trek began on 5 June with a rally under the Brandenburger Gate in the heart of Berlin. It will take in Paderborn (1 August), Duisburg (21 August), Maaseik in the Netherlands, before reaching Brussels in Belgium on 17 September. The trek will pass through the Ardennes in Belgium and through Luxembourg before ending in Trier on 16-17 October.
The League for Pastoral Peoples and Endogenous Livestock Development is joining the German Shepherds' Association in activities along the route.
Press release (English)
Press release (German)
More information (German)
Photos
Website of German Shepherds' Association (German)



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