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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© WRENmedia The Livestock Emergency Guidelines and Standards (LEGS) and the Standards for Supporting Crop-related Livelihoods in Emergencies (SEADS) are entering a new phase of collaboration with the formation of…
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LEGS is pleased to announce the publication of its 20-year anniversary report, marking two decades of advancing quality and accountability in livestock emergency response. For millions of people worldwide, livestock…
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Sixteen humanitarian and animal health professionals from Africa, Asia and Europe have been equipped to deliver LEGS Core Training, boosting the capacity of humanitarian actors to protect livestock and livelihoods…
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Sphere and LEGS today announced a landmark shared services agreement that deepens their long-standing collaboration and marks a new phase in how humanitarian standard-setting organisations work together. Sphere, a charity…
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Nine LEGS Core Trainings delivered across Marsabit and Turkana Counties between August and September 2025 have generated exceptionally positive feedback, with participants reporting stronger confidence, deeper understanding of key tools,…
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Twenty-one researchers and professionals from the Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organisation (KALRO) Veterinary Science Research Institute (VSRI), successfully completed a three-day LEGS Core Training in October 2025 in Muguga,…
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© Saikhom Kennedy In September 2025, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) convened a dedicated side session on livestock livelihoods and emergencies during its annual Economic Security Agro-Livestock…
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