World Bank: the importance of groundwater on climate resilience in the Sahel (The World Bank)
As most groundwater resources in this region are transboundary, the World Bank commends the countries on their determination to strengthen…
Sahelian biomass production analysis bulletin at rainy mid-season 2023 (SigSahel)
Biomass production near average levels throughout West Africa and the Sahel. Good biomass production in the southern region of Mauritania…
Wilson Memo | Converging Risks: Demographic Trends, Gender Inequity, and Security Challenges in the Sahel (Wilson Center)
Security conditions in the Sahel are rapidly deteriorating. Since 2016, the region has witnessed a16-fold increase in terrorist attacks. In…
Potential Impacts of Climate Change on the Sudan-Sahel Region in West Africa – Insights from Burkina Faso (ESS OPEN ARCHIVE)
The Sudan-Sahel region has long been vulnerable to environmental change. However, the intensification of global warming has led to unprecedented…
Climate resilience can be a catalyst for peace and prosperity in the Sahel (UNDP)
The impacts of climate change, including long-term stress and sudden shocks, are acting as a threat multiplier. The UN Development…
Africa suffers disproportionately from climate change (World Metereological Organization)
Africa is responsible for only a fraction of global greenhouse gas emissions but is suffering disproportionately from climate change. This…
Drought versus flood: What matters more to the performance of Sahel farming systems? (Hydrological Processes)
Our results show that both drought and flood episodes (seven and six episodes, respectively) can be captured using the PDCI.…
Sustained financial support and access are urgently needed to save lives in Niger and Sahel region (World Food Programme e.a.)
The Regional United Nations (UN) agencies are concerned that millions of people are at severe risk unless humanitarian aid and…
Climate Change and Conflict in the Sahel (CfR)
The African countries of the Sahel stand to be among the most affected by climate change. To help mitigate its…
Seasonal Deprivation in the Sahel Is Large, Widespread, and Can Be Anticipated (The World Bank)
Shocks and seasonality may have profound effects on poor households’ wellbeing, especially in contexts like the Sahel where livelihoods depend…
Reversing the food and hunger crisis: building resilient food systems (United Nations Food Systems Coordination Hub)
Resilient food systems are a cornerstone of sustainable growth and development. Only truly transformative actions for resilience will be able…
Climate Change and Conflict in the Sahel (Council on Foreign Relations)
The African countries of the Sahel stand to be among the most affected by climate change. To help mitigate its…