Pastoralist watering camels in Somali Region Ethiopia | Photo credit: Kelley Lynch In 2026, two United Nations International Years are drawing attention to the people behind livestock-based livelihoods: the International…
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Photo credit: Saikhom Kennedy A strong El Niño 2026 is expected to increase the likelihood of droughts, floods, heatwaves, or storms across different regions, into early 2027. Many of the countries likely to be affected are already experiencing weather-related shocks, conflict and…
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To support high-quality training in livestock-based emergency response, LEGS is providing open access to its Core Training. Since 2010, LEGS Core Training has been delivered in person across Africa, Asia…
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Catch up on LEGS activities and updates from last year in our new Annual Highlights 2023.
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Dr. Kate Sadler Dr. Kate Sadler has joined the board of trustees of the Livestock Emergency Guidelines and Standards (LEGS) for a two-year term. LEGS is a non-profit organisation that…
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We are delighted to announce the roll out of the LEGS Core Training – Online course in English, French and Spanish. This virtual course mirrors the in-person LEGS Core Training course and…
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Dr. Ahmed Dr. Bashair Ahmed has joined the board of trustees of the Livestock Emergency Guidelines and Standards (LEGS) for a two-year term. LEGS is a non-profit organisation that seeks…
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The Horn of Africa is in the midst of its most severe drought in 40 years, according to the UN’s Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). 36.4 million…
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Credit: Mike Goldwater Ced Hesse has joined the board of trustees of the Livestock Emergency Guidelines and Standards (LEGS) for a two-year term. LEGS is a non-profit organisation that seeks…
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The public consultation version of the 3rd edition of the LEGS Handbook has been uploaded to the interactive Handbook site, and it's available for review up to 9 September. It is…
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