Growing Resilience in the Sahel: Field-Tested Solutions from the SustainSahel Project
As the SustainSahel project draws to a close, we are proud to share a collection of practices co-created with farmers of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Senegal.
How farmers in the Sahel are improving their soil with local shrubs
In the Sahel, climate change is exacerbating the threat of desertification to farmers. Regenerating the soil is crucial, but organic matter is scarce, particularly during the dry season when livestock compete for every scrap of vegetation. Yet nature offers a captivating solution. Even in the harshest of soils, hardy local shrubs flourish. Meet a farmer who is using these underrated plants to restore her land and boost her harvests.
Living Soils and Permaculture: Key to a Resilient Ecosystem
By adopting sustainable agricultural practices, such as those promoted by permaculture, we can protect this treasure beneath our feet.
