Climate change and socioeconomic pressures endanger Nepal’s yak herding traditions
In Nepal’s remote Dolpo region, yak herders face a crisis driven by rising temperatures, higher operational costs, labor shortages and lethal diseases. According to ICIMOD, warming trends are reducing pasture quality, while economic factors make traditional livelihoods less viable. The article underscores the cultural importance of yak herding and the urgency of mitigation measures.