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Case Study Summary
Humanitarian interventions have historically
focused on saving lives rather than livelihoods, and key livestock assets
can be overlooked in the urgency of response.
The Livestock Emergency Guidelines and
Standards (LEGS) project aims to increase the quality of emergency response
by promoting minimum standards for livestock-based interventions. The
Standards follow the format of the Sphere handbook, including minimum standards,
key indicators and guidance notes. They cover a range of livestock-based
interventions - destocking, feed, water, veterinary services and restocking
- as well as support and guidance on livelihoods-based needs assessment and identification of appropriate, timely and feasible emergency responses. As with SPHERE, LEGS was developed using a broad consultation process involving practitioners and policy makers from around the world.
LEGS contributes to bridging the gap between disaster response and long-term development by highlighting the importance of saving not just lives but also livelihoods through support to key livelihoodassets, both during and after an emergency.