Blue Lifelines for a Secure Sahel
Publisher: Wetlands International
Date: 2021
Topics: Climate Change, Conflict Prevention, Governance, Livelihoods, Renewable Resources
Countries: Sahel
The Sahel is a vast region, rich in natural resources. It is connected by rivers, deltas and lakes supporting centuries-old cultures and societies that have developed complex strategies to withstand a harsh environment. However, climate change, weak governance and a growing number of people living in poverty are posing numerous development and security challenges.