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Agriculture involves approximately 60% of the population and contributes significantly to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of the majority of West African countries. Agricultural productivity in the sub-region is projected to be adversely impacted by climate change. The sustainability of West African agriculture in the face of climate change depends on a thorough appreciation of its impact and the adaptation options available. This chapter begins with an overview of West Africa as a region, followed by an overview of West African climatic conditions. The chapter then provides a meta-analysis of studies investigating the effects of climate change on West Africa. It also highlights challenges in modeling the varied and distinctive characteristics of West African farming systems as well as potential adaptation options. The next section reviews the impact of climate change on livestock production followed by a brief section on integrated climate change impact assessment. The chapter ends with future developments and links to further reading.
- 1 Introduction
- 2 The West African region
- 3 The West African climate: measurement, characteristics and trends
- 4 Modelling climate change in West Africa
- 5 Crop modelling in West African farming systems
- 6 Modelling cereal and legume production in West Africa
- 7 Accounting for the evolution of agricultural systems in climate change impact assessments
- 8 Modelling climate change adaptation strategies
- 9 Key issues in modelling climate change impacts on livestock production
- 10 Modelling livestock systems
- 11 Integrated climate change impact assessments
- 12 Conclusion and future trends
- 13 Where to look for further information
- 14 References