Agricultural Adaptation to Climate Change in Sub-Saharan Africa

In the light of the impact of extreme weather events, declining agricultural productivity and child malnutrition in sub-Saharan Africa, this book explores the potential for sustainable agriculture to better respond to climate-related threats. By presenting a case study of Senegal, the author offers insights into the impact of climate change on long-term crop production, food security, and child malnutrition. Furthermore, the study sheds new light on the financialization of agricultural production and foreign direct investments, discusses policy instruments and adaptation strategies for implementing sustainable agriculture, and highlights the role of green financing instruments to enable the harmonization of private financing and green infrastructure. It will appeal to scholars of agricultural and development economics, and anyone interested in climate risk mitigation strategies and sustainable agriculture to achieve a green transition in sub-Saharan Africa.

Examines the impact of climate change on agricultural production and child malnutrition Provides new insights into sustainable agriculture in sub-Saharan Africa Offers a case study on Senegal

Autorentext

Marieme Toure is an economist whose main interest remains in the field of food security, climate change, and financial inclusion in sub-Saharan African countries. She holds a Ph.D. in Economics from the New School for Social Research, New York.

Inhalt

Chapter 1. Climate Trends in Senegal.- Chapter 2. Predicted Cereal Production in Senegal for 2050 and 2080.- Chapter 3. Alternatives and Robustness Analysis.- Chapter 4. Resulting Impact of Climate Change on Child Malnutrition.- Chapter 5. Policy Issues, Climate Risks, and Financialization of Crops.- Chapter 6. Conclusion.