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  Climate Change, Development and Security in the Central Sahel 31/03/2025

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  The report “Climate Change, Development and Security in the Central Sahel”, published in June 2021, explores how climate change impacts development an...

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  Country : Burkina Faso , Mali , Niger

  Organizations : CASCADES / European Union
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International agencies report / Security and human rights,
Climate Change, Development and Security in the Central Sahel 31/03/2025
Summary :
The report “Climate Change, Development and Security in the Central Sahel”, published in June 2021, explores how climate change impacts development and security in Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger. It highlights the links between climate stress, food insecurity, human mobility, and conflict. Climate change exacerbates existing vulnerabilities such as poverty, inequality, armed group proliferation, and social tensions. The study argues that current responses, often overly focused on militarised security, fail to address local realities. Instead, it recommends integrated and context-sensitive strategies to enhance resilience. These include supporting sustainable livelihoods, acknowledging mobility as a coping mechanism, and reinforcing local conflict-resolution systems. The report also advocates for more coherent European and international policies that align climate adaptation with peacebuilding and development goals.
Keywords :
Economic Development, Climate change, Security, Conflict, Education, Development, Food security, Human security, Threat, Knowlege production
Organizations :
CASCADES / European Union
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• Conference Report / Governance,

  Water-Land-Population Equilibria in the Sahel 14/01/2025

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  This article examines the interplay of climate change, demography, and land use in the Sahel. Since the 1970s, recurrent rainfall deficits and a 500,0...

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  Country : Chad , Mali , Mauritania , Niger , Ivory Coste , Central African Republic , Sudan

  Organizations : Géovision
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Conference Report / Governance,
Water-Land-Population Equilibria in the Sahel 14/01/2025
Summary :
This article examines the interplay of climate change, demography, and land use in the Sahel. Since the 1970s, recurrent rainfall deficits and a 500,000 km² reduction in arable land have intensified tensions between farmers and herders. Meanwhile, the population has tripled, rising from 40 million in 1970 to 135 million in 2020, and may reach 330 million by 2050. These imbalances have led to increasing instability. The author advocates for a “Green Revolution” tailored to the Sahel, emphasizing energy transitions, agricultural intensification, and demographic policies. In the short term, better irrigation techniques and more intensive livestock practices are critical to restoring sustainable balance.
Keywords :
Politics, Political party, Power, Agriculture, Climate change, Natural ressources, Justice, Gold, Violence, Threat
Organizations :
Géovision
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• NGO / Association report / Governance, Security and human rights,

  Note on pastoralism in the Sahel 19/03/2025

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  Pastoralism plays a vital role in West and Central Africa, contributing to food security and biodiversity conservation. However, this way of life is t...

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  Country : Burkina Faso , Cameroon , Chad , Mali , Mauritania , Niger , Senegal , Central African Republic

  Organizations : Action Against Hunger (ACF) – Regional Office for West and Central Africa (Dakar, Senegal)
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NGO / Association report / Governance, Security and human rights,
Note on pastoralism in the Sahel 19/03/2025
Summary :
Pastoralism plays a vital role in West and Central Africa, contributing to food security and biodiversity conservation. However, this way of life is threatened by climate change, land degradation, and socio-political conflicts. Action Against Hunger (ACF) has implemented various initiatives to strengthen the resilience of pastoral communities, including improving access to water and pasture, promoting sustainable practices, and establishing early warning systems. Regional and national policies support pastoralism through infrastructure, regulations promoting transhumance, and climate adaptation programs. However, challenges persist, including agricultural expansion, land privatization, resource conflicts, and widespread insecurity. A coordinated approach and concerted action are needed to preserve this essential way of life.
Keywords :
Economic Development, Livestock, Climate change, Security, Conflict, Education, Development, Human security, Soicial sciences, Knowlege production
Organizations :
Action Against Hunger (ACF) – Regional Office for West and Central Africa (Dakar, Senegal)
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• Article of media / Governance, Security and human rights,

  The attackers surprised us at dawn and killed more than 200 people 26/02/2025

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  The article highlights the alarming humanitarian crisis plaguing West Africa, notably in Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger, where armed groups are carrying...

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  Country : Burkina Faso , Cameroon , Chad , Mali , Niger , Nigeria , Benin , Ivory Coste , Togo , Ghana

  Organizations : BBC News
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Article of media / Governance, Security and human rights,
The attackers surprised us at dawn and killed more than 200 people 26/02/2025
Summary :
The article highlights the alarming humanitarian crisis plaguing West Africa, notably in Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger, where armed groups are carrying out violent attacks, forcing thousands of people to flee. These attacks have led to massacres, destruction and massive displacement, worsening an already fragile situation due to climate change and food insecurity. Since March 2024, more than 67,000 Burkinabè have sought refuge in neighboring countries such as Mali, Togo, Ivory Coast and Ghana. As of August 2024, 5.45 million people were displaced in the Sahel region. The article also discusses the devastating impact of floods in Niger, Nigeria, Cameroon and Chad, which are making access to essential resources even more difficult. The situation of refugees and internally displaced people remains critical.
Keywords :
Climate change, Violence, Crise humanitaire, Food insecurity
Organizations :
BBC News
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