This dataset provides a spatial mask of Ethiopia rangelands, identifying areas dominated by grasslands, shrublands, and sparse vegetation that are primarily used for grazing and pastoral livelihoods. The rangeland mask for Ethiopia delineates regions where pastoralism and agro-pastoralism are prevalent, helping distinguish these land systems from croplands, forests, or urban areas. The dataset is derived from a combination of remote sensing data and land cover classifications, ensuring consistency across ecological zones-

Component : Exposure

purpose: Rangeland masks enables targeted analysis ofthe drought Exposure, Livestock vulnerability , pastoral livelihoods ; it is particularly useful in agencies for socio-economic vulnerability Assesment, any hazard resilience  

Source:JRC 

Relationship to the vulnerability component  -  positive 

Drought can reduce the availability of forage, affecting livestock health and productivity. This has direct economic implications for those dependent on livestock for income, food, and employment

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