Climate change impacts and responses in small-scale irrigation systems in West Africa: case studies in Côte d’Ivoire, the Gambia, Mali and the Niger

West and Central Africa region (WCA) is particularly threatened by climate change and weather-related shocks, due in part to its high dependence on rainfed agriculture. Small-scale irrigation is very promising for the region as it can promote rural food security, poverty alleviation and adaptation to climate change. Improving the resilience of small-scale irrigation systems to climate change-related shocks should thus be an essential part of any effective irrigation investment plan. This report aims to provide governments, international organizations and project managers with evidence-based information on the impacts of climate change on small-scale agriculture in WCA in order to support the development of adaptation strategies that build the resilience of smallholder farmers.

Bibliographic Details

Main Author:	187275 FAO, Rome (Italy). Land and Water Div. eng
Format:	Texto biblioteca
Language:	eng
Published:	Rome (Italy) FAO 2019
Subjects:	climate change, impact assessment, irrigation systems, crop production, crop yield, climate change adaptation, smallholders, resilience, case studies,
Online Access:	http://www.fao.org/3/ca6050en/CA6050EN.pdf
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