Abstract
This paper examines factors that predispose pastoralist
women to social and environmental vulnerability and
how the women cope with their livelihoods when their
husbands relocate with cattle during dry season. The paper
adopts a case study research design to select Kwara State of
Nigeria where focus groups discussions and interviews were
held to elicit information. It was found that food insecurity,
low incomes, seasonal changes, conflict, and culture deter
women from sustaining a well-being. The study recommends
that organisations and policy makers should capitalise on indigenous
knowledge when designing measures to reduce
people’s vulnerability as this would enhance their livelihood
sustainability.