Future rainfall over Sahel and Sahara (RealClimate)
“The African rainfall deficit appears to be widespread: the Cairo Review reports severe droughts that have been experienced across the…
Insecurity drives more Burkinabe into exile, further straining fragile Sahel region (UNHCR)
“The Sahel is also on the front lines of the climate crisis, with temperatures increasing at 1.5 times the global…
Briefing of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for West Africa and the Sahel, Mahamat Saleh Annadif, to the United Nations Security Council (UNOWAS)
“On the issue of climate change, Mr. ANNADIF mentioned the need for a long-term approach and informed of UNOWAS’ support…
UNDP launches Sahel Offer, seeking largest joint commitment to regenerate the region (UNDP)
“UNDP’s Sahel Offer – A Regeneration – is a $3.6 billion programme, which focuses on three main areas Governance, Energy…
Harvesting the rain: The adoption of environmental technologies in the Sahel (Tufts, UCSB)
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Africa’s ‘Great Green Wall’ could have far-reaching climate effects (ScienceNews)
“Africa’s “Great Green Wall” initiative is a proposed 8,000-kilometer line of trees meant to hold back the Sahara from expanding…
Livestock and ecosystems in the Sahel: the good, the bad and the ugly (World Agroforestry)
“In the Sahel, livestock rearing is practised by over 20 million pastoralists and is a crucial adaptation strategy in the…
Climate Risk Profile: Sahel (UNHCR)
“Rising temperatures and more extreme weather conditions pose existential challenges to semi-arid regions like the Sahel. Future emissions will determine…
Africa bets on renewable energy for its electrification (Afrik21)
“Renewable energies are attracting more and more interest from investors in Africa. It is one of the most dynamic sectors,…
Building Resilience in the Sahel: Lessons from Mali (People in Need via Reliefweb)
“Together with Alliance2015 partner Welthungerhilfe, and with funding from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic, People in…
Africa’s ‘Green Wall’ also makes economic sense (University of Bonn via ScienceDaily)
“Fifteen years ago, the African Union decided on an ambitious program: degraded ecosystems in parts of the Sahel are to…
Africa’s Great Green Wall gives viable return on investments, FAO-led study finds (FAO)
“Africa’s Great Green Wall (GGW) programme to combat desertification in the Sahel region is not only crucial to the battle…