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Adapting irrigation to climate change (AICCA)

Year of publication 2017

Place of publication Rome, Italy ;

Pages 2p.

Author FAO;

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Project

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Synopsis (short abstract) This project aims at improving the sustainability and supporting the adaptation of small-scale irrigation to climate change in West and Central Africa.

Language English

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    Climate change represents a challenge for rural people in West and Central Africa, causing water shortages and droughts in some areas and floods in others. It impacts both the demand and availability of water for agriculture, affecting the proportion of people suffering from insecure access to water. Smallholder farmers are among the most vulnerable to the impact of climate variability. Hence, adapting small-scale irrigation and other forms of agricultural water management to climate change to e nsure sufficient availability and reliable access to water is a priority for their livelihoods. This project aims at improving the sustainability and supporting the adaptation of small-scale irrigation to climate change in West and Central Africa.
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    Climate change impacts and responses in small-scale irrigation systems in West Africa
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    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.
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