PANEL DISCUSSION – Pastoral Heritage Today: From Rajasthan to Somalia – 2025

Panel explores camels as keystone species, linking ecology, women’s labor, traditions, and art to imagine a resilient future.

From the shifting sands of Rajasthan to the coastal landscapes of Somalia, this panel brings together the Dhaqan Collective and camel pastoralism expert Dr. Ilse Köhler-Rollefson to explore the camel as both a keystone species and a vessel of living heritage. Tracing connections between ecological knowledge, women’s labour, oral traditions, and contemporary art practice, speakers will explore how indigenous wisdom and creative practice can help us imagine a resilient future in a changing climate.