Vol. 2002 No. 1 (2002)

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Climate Change and Human Security in the Sahel: An African Perspective on Impacts and Responses

Ahmed Ben Salah, Al Akhawayn University in Ifrane Khadija Ouahabi, Department of Advanced Studies, Al Akhawayn University in Ifrane Salma Ould Mohamed, Hassan II University of Casablanca Abderrahmane El Amriqi, Hassan II University of Casablanca
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18754270
Published: June 17, 2002

Abstract

The Sahel region in Morocco is facing significant challenges due to climate change, impacting human security across various dimensions such as livelihoods, health, and social stability. A qualitative approach was employed through semi-structured interviews with local community leaders and resource managers, supplemented by secondary data analysis of environmental reports. Interviews revealed that agricultural productivity has declined by approximately 15% in the last decade due to erratic rainfall patterns and increased desertification. Climate change exacerbates existing vulnerabilities among Sahelian populations, particularly affecting smallholder farmers who rely on rain-fed agriculture. Immediate interventions should focus on improving water management systems and enhancing climate-resilient agricultural practices to mitigate the adverse impacts of climate change.

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Ahmed Ben Salah, Khadija Ouahabi, Salma Ould Mohamed, Abderrahmane El Amriqi (2002). Climate Change and Human Security in the Sahel: An African Perspective on Impacts and Responses. African Social Work Journal, Vol. 2002 No. 1 (2002). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18754270

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Sahelianclimate resiliencesecurity studiesadaptation strategiesvulnerability analysis

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