Uncertainty is all around – how can we respond? Experiences from pastoralism show that flexible, adaptive, caring responses are vital for dealing with uncertainties. But dominant approaches in many areas are often about exerting control, and assuming predictable risks.
Here’s a new short animated video based on the ‘Uncertain Worlds’ series, a set of seven comics that draw on a series of PASTRES research papers.
The animation was created by David Blandy, from original artwork by Daniel Locke. You can watch the animation on YouTube, or share it with others via Instagram, Facebook or Twitter.
About the Uncertain Worlds series
What are you uncertain about? If you can’t control or predict the future, how can you prepare for it? Uncertainty can be scary, but can it also be a source of hope or opportunity?
The PASTRES project has produced seven comics in a series called ‘Uncertain Worlds’. It explores stories about uncertainty in the worlds of pastoralism, economics and finance, pandemics, migration, humanitarian aid, insurance and knowledge networks. Many of the comics draw on lessons from pastoralists, whose ways of life can help to challenge our assumptions of how to respond to the unpredictable and unknown.
The comics have been created by the artist Daniel Locke in collaboration with the PASTRES team. Each comic is linked to a peer-reviewed academic article produced in collaboration with the PASTRES project.
Pastoralism, Uncertainty and Resilience - PASTRES 