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It identifies significant barriers to adaptation, such as land degradation, resource conflicts, and limited access to information and financial services. The brief recommends that the Ethiopian government protect pastoral land, improve weather information sharing, and enhance social safety nets. 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While communities suggest diversifying livestock and livelihoods, their adaptive capacity is constrained by land degradation, conflict, and limited access to services. The study recommends that the Ethiopian government and international donors prioritize pastoral land protection, improve climate information sharing, and support community-led adaptation strategies.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"iisd-002680#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"Drought is the primary climate-related hazard in both Borana and Shinile zones, with frequency increasing from every 6-8 years to every 1-2 years. In the Somali region, droughts in 2007 and 2008 resulted in the loss of approximately 80% of cattle, 70% of sheep, 40% of camels, and 30% of goats.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"iisd-002680#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Local observations in both zones indicate a shortening of rainy seasons, with rains starting later and ending earlier. 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