Strengthening the Climate–Ecosystem Nexus for Food Sovereignty and Sustainable Resilience in West Africa and the Sahel
The colloquium aims to provide a scientific, technical, and political exchange framework around the Climate–Ecosystems Nexus concept, to identify innovative and integrated solutions that can strengthen food sovereignty and the sustainable resilience of populations in West Africa and the Sahel face to climate change challenges and natural resources degradation.
More specifically, it will involve:
1.Analyzing the impacts of climate change and ecosystem degradation on food security and sovereignty in the region;
2.Sharing experiences, innovations, and best practices in climate adaptation, sustainable management of natural resources, and ecosystem valorization;
3.Exploring integrated approaches of the climate–ecosystems nexus to guide public policies and regional strategies;
4.Strengthening synergies between actors (researchers, decision-makers, producers, technical and financial partners) for inclusive and effective governance;
5.Formulating recommendations and roadmaps to promote resilient, sustainable food systems adapted to the local realities of West Africa and the Sahel.