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  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
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Géovision
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• Journal article / Security and human rights, Resilience,

  Integrating seasonal climate forecasts into adaptive social protection in the Sahel, Climate and Development 06/01/2025

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  This article explores the integration of seasonal climate forecasts into adaptive social protection (ASP) systems in the Sahel. The authors emphasize ...

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  Country : Burkina Faso , Chad , Mali , Mauritania , Niger

  Organizations : Climate and Development Journal
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Journal article / Security and human rights, Resilience,
Integrating seasonal climate forecasts into adaptive social protection in the Sahel, Climate and Development 06/01/2025
Summary :
This article explores the integration of seasonal climate forecasts into adaptive social protection (ASP) systems in the Sahel. The authors emphasize that communities in the region heavily rely on seasonal rainfall for their livelihoods. By combining climate forecasts with livelihood information, actions can be triggered ahead of shocks, reducing the time needed for needs assessments before delivering a response. The World Bank's Sahel Adaptive Social Protection Programme (SASPP) is highlighted as a major initiative aimed at building resilience among populations facing climate hazards. Mauritania, as one of the six countries targeted by the SASPP, actively participates in this initiative by implementing adaptive social protection systems to help vulnerable populations better cope with climate shocks. The article also identifies challenges, including the variability in the quality of climate forecasts and the difficulty of integrating these forecasts into existing early warning systems. The authors recommend enhanced collaboration among stakeholders, improved understanding of climate impacts on livelihoods, and sustained investment in climate research and services.
Keywords :
Climate change, Food security, Adaptive social protection
Organizations :
Climate and Development Journal
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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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• Journal article / Governance, Resilience,

  Climate change and human migration in Senegal 28/01/2025

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  The article "Climate change and human migration in Senegal: an approach in terms of vulnerability of the socio-ecological system", produced by Alassan...

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  Country : Senegal

  Organizations : Revue Régulation
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Journal article / Governance, Resilience,
Climate change and human migration in Senegal 28/01/2025
Summary :
The article "Climate change and human migration in Senegal: an approach in terms of vulnerability of the socio-ecological system", produced by Alassane Diallo and published in the journal Régulation in 2019, examines the impact of climate change on internal migration in the Senegal. The study reveals that climate change, especially when it manifests itself gradually, is generally not a direct cause of human migrations. It interacts with various socio-economic, cultural, demographic, political-institutional and environmental contextual factors, thus exacerbating the initial vulnerability of populations and influencing migratory processes. The author suggests that public policies should address both development issues, by tackling poverty and inequalities, and issues linked to the climate economy, in particular the physical and climatic vulnerability of populations through mitigation and adaptation measures.
Keywords :
Governance, Climate change, Vulnerability
Organizations :
Revue Régulation
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