Strategic Axis 2: Climate, Meteorology, and Hydrology

Agropastoral Activities in West Africa and the Sahel: Climate, Meteorological, and Hydrological Challenges and Solutions. In West Africa and the Sahel, agropastoral activities mainly depend on rainfall, with nearly 70% of the population relying entirely on rainfed agriculture for their livelihood. Only a small portion of crops are irrigated along rivers, lakes, and dams.