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Adapting pastoral and agricultural practices to the realities of climate change
Summary:
The CBA project, “Adapting pastoral and agricultural practices to the realities of climate change”, focuses on the village of Rombou in the Maradi region of Niger.
Adaptation Experience:
As a result of changes in the local climate, communities report a marked decrease in the presence of “Doum,” a type of palm tree once common in the region. Increasingly frequent droughts have lowered the water tables upon which this native species depends. Lower water tables have also negatively impacted farmers and pastoralists who depend on wells fed by ground water to water their livestock and crops.
Results and Learning:
Degraded soils can be regenerated though natural fertilization techniques, including planting resilient trees, such as native acacias. The acacia is a type of hardy tree that survives in very arid environments, such as the Sahel, and helps protect against soil erosion.
Sustainability:
n/a
Replication:
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