Adaptation strategies and climate vulnerability in the Sudano‐Sahelian region of West Africa
Resource type
Journal Article
Authors/contributors
- Mertz, Ole (Author)
- Mbow, Cheikh (Author)
- Reenberg, Anette (Author)
- Genesio, L. (Author)
- Lambin, Éric F. (Author)
- D’haen, Sarah (Author)
- Zorom, Malicki (Author)
- Rasmussen, Kjeld (Author)
- Diallo, Drissa (Author)
- Barbier, Bruno (Author)
- Moussa, Ibrahim Bouzou (Author)
- Diouf, Awa (Author)
- Nielsen, Jonas Østergaard (Author)
- Sandholt, Inge (Author)
Title
Adaptation strategies and climate vulnerability in the Sudano‐Sahelian region of West Africa
Abstract
Abstract Rural development in the Sudano‐Sahelian region during the past 20 years and future scenarios of change were studied using meta‐analysis of case studies, household interviews and scenario assessment. Households have generally increased their wealth, especially when they diversify out of agriculture. Rain‐fed crop cultivation is more sensitive to climate factors than livestock, but generally climate factors play a limited direct role for local land use and livelihood strategies. The agricultural sector needs strong support to remain important in the region and off‐farm work and migration are likely to continue to increase, which may decrease vulnerability. Copyright © 2011 Royal Meteorological Society
Publication
Atmospheric Science Letters
Volume
12
Issue
1
Pages
104-108
Date
2011-01-01
DOI
ISSN
1530-261X
Call Number
openalex: W2061336752
Extra
openalex: W2061336752
mag: 2061336752
Citation
Mertz, O., Mbow, C., Reenberg, A., Genesio, L., Lambin, É. F., D’haen, S., Zorom, M., Rasmussen, K., Diallo, D., Barbier, B., Moussa, I. B., Diouf, A., Nielsen, J. Ø., & Sandholt, I. (2011). Adaptation strategies and climate vulnerability in the Sudano‐Sahelian region of West Africa. Atmospheric Science Letters, 12(1), 104–108. https://doi.org/10.1002/asl.314
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