News & Press : Agriculture, rural development and food security

Sahel Alliance Members’ Priority: Resilience to Shocks Through Food Security

In 2024, the food and nutrition situation remains extremely worrying in the Sahel and West Africa: over 38 million people are currently experiencing acute food and nutrition insecurity. Sahelian population depends mainly on agriculture and livestock income. However, the region is exposed to climatic and environmental hazards, with irregular rainfall,…

3 July 2024 Agriculture, rural development and food security

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Women in Action to Improve Food and Nutrition Security in Niger

In Niger, rates of food insecurity and malnutrition, in particular child malnutrition, are among the highest in the world, with particularly serious consequences for women and children. The vulnerabilities of Niger’s population are aggravated by various contextual factors, such as the effects of climate change, the socio-political crisis in the…

Joint mobilisation for climate-resilient development in the Sahel

Environmental degradation and climate change threaten people’s livelihoods, impact the potential for economic growth, social cohesion, and the security and stability of the region. On May 18, during an event organized within the framework of the COP15 to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification, the Sahel Alliance, the Great…

31 May 2022 Agriculture, rural development and food security News

“There is an urgent need to address the root causes of climate change and help communities adapt”

Rama Leclerc, resilience specialist at the World Food Programme (WFP), alerts us to the challenges faced by Sahelian countries in the food security and environmental protection sectors. She also shares innovative practices and actions implemented by local communities or with development partners to strengthen food security in the Sahel. Rama…

29 March 2022 Agriculture, rural development and food security News

Fighting climate change: an opportunity for conflict prevention in the Sahel

Conflicts over natural resources play a significant role in the deterioration of the security situation in the Sahel, and lack of access to them is clearly a major constraint to sustainable development. In this region, climate change is even increasing stress and risks such as the reduction of water availability…

15 April 2021 Agriculture, rural development and food security News

Niger: defeating hunger and defying climate change

More than 80% of the Niger’s population live from agriculture. However, it is often practised inefficiently. A project of the German Cooperation shows that yields can be significantly increased by expanding small-scale irrigation infrastructure. On 8 March 2021, Niger’s Prime Minister Brigi Rafini formally launched the second phase of the…

12 April 2021 Agriculture, rural development and food security News

Mali: supporting job opportunities created by young people

Sahel is one of the youngest regions in the world: 64.5% of the population is under the age of 25. Investment in education, vocational training and support for young entrepreneurs is a key factor in building a better future. Meetings with young Malian job creators. It has been more than…

15 January 2020 Agriculture, rural development and food security Education and youth employment News

BLAZING TRAILS FOR REGIONAL PASTORALISM

© Christian Berger Pastoralism is crucially important to the Sahel, but it is under threat. The Regional Sahel Pastoralism Support Project (PRAPS) financed by the World Bank, is a collaboration of six Sahelian countries supported by IDA $248 million, is working to improve productivity, sustainability, and resilience of pastoral livelihoods,…

10 December 2019 Agriculture, rural development and food security News

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