How might  climate change affect reindeer herding?
Reindeer herding with its nature of migratory animals is very vulnerable
for changes of environmental conditions.
Winter rains, increased storms, an extended period of thawing and
freezing, warmer summers
and a growing risk of insect plagues may impact reindeer herding in the future.
The following information tour comprises of 3 steps:
1) Are reindeer herders sensitive for climate change?
2) How will reindeer herding be impacted?
3) How can reindeer herders and policy makers adapt?
The economic and natural conditions for reindeer herding differ in
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Norway, Sweden, Finland and north-west Russia. Please click on a country to proceed to step 1
and find out more about specific problems in different seasons.
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