The CSAIP: A stepping stone towards resilient agriculture in Senegal

Climate challenges in Senegal: An urgency for agriculture

 Senegal faces an alarming climate reality that threatens the survival of its agricultural sector, a cornerstone of the national economy. Rising temperatures and precipitation variability have direct impacts on the productivity of agricultural lands. Increasingly frequent severe droughts and intermittent floods in recent years have highlighted the vulnerability of traditional agricultural systems to climate change. According to the National Agency of Statistics and Demography, about 70% of the rural population depends on agriculture for their livelihood, underscoring the crucial importance of this sector for the country’s socio-economic development. Moreover, 45% of Senegalese lands are exposed to degradation risks, exacerbating the challenges that farmers face. In this context, the urgency to act is undeniable to ensure food security and the well-being of rural communities.