The objective of this study was to assess the impact of climate change on the livelihoods of pastoralist communities in Bagamoyo District, Tanzania. To collect sufficient information, 10% (880) of the total pastoralists’ households were randomly selected for structured interviews. Other methods employed include field observation, Key Informants Interview and Focus Group Discussions with purposively selected respondents. Descriptive statistics and content analysis were used to analyse the data collected. The findings reveal that approximately 74% of respondents believe climate change has harmed livestock quality. The ongoing decrease in rainfall and rising temperatures have heightened the vulnerability of pastoralists. This shift has led to a decline in both the quality and quantity of livestock, resulting in food shortages and increased poverty. In response, pastoralists have adapted by diversifying their livelihoods, changing food sources, selecting different livestock breeds, reducing herd sizes, and migrating. The study recommends modernising local adaptation strategies to enhance the resilience of pastoralist communities in the face of climate change challenges
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