What is it about?
We examine reindeer herders' responses to the increasing frequency of extreme rain-on-snow events in the region resulting in massive losses of reindeer into the 10s of thousands of animals and threatening the traditional way of life of one of the last fully nomadic human population in the Arctic. Results show that responses to extreme weather events are extremely diverse and every household chooses a response depending on its exact location, the size of their herd, labor power available, financial resources, social networks, specific qualifications and skills of the household members, and individual preferences and character. The paper describes 10 different strategies being employed.
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Why is it important?
The adaptive capacity of reindeer herders is enhanced through a combination of new and old strategies, traditional and new methods. At the same time, herders need freedom of action to implement their strategies.
Perspectives
This paper is the result of much effort and discussion about convergence science approaches to wicked problems. The authors of this paper represent multiple fields including anthropology, archaeology, hydrology, and geography, funded by NSF 2126792, 2126794, 2126798, and 2126799.
Professor John P Ziker
Boise State University
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This page is a summary of: Adaptive Strategies of Indigenous Nenets Reindeer Herders for Climate Change in Yamal, Sibirica, December 2024, Berghahn Journals,
DOI: 10.3167/sib.2024.230304.
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