This document discusses pastoralism and climate change in Ethiopia. It notes that pastoral areas make up 60% of Ethiopia's land and support 15 million people, with livestock providing 50% of food and income. While some argue climate change is increasing drought frequency, scientific studies have found limited evidence of significant rainfall changes driven by climate change. Models project increased temperatures and changes in rainfall patterns. Pastoral livelihoods have been impacted by population growth, drought, land issues, and commercialization, with wealthier households generally faring better and able to accumulate livestock while poorer households decline and may transition out of pastoralism. The document calls for policies that strengthen sustainable pastoral systems rather than accelerate commercialization.