A CASE STUDY PROFILE ON AGRICULTURE IN THE COMMUNITY OF DAGA BIRAME IN SENEGAL

This document presents three case study profiles from Senegal focusing on community-led climate adaptation in agriculture (Daga Birame), coastal erosion (Dionewar), and health (Widou Thiengoly). It details the specific practices, outcomes, and challenges associated with these local initiatives and their alignment with Senegal's Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs).

• In Daga Birame, a climate-smart village model integrates women farmers, scientists, and technical services to implement adaptation practices. Key actions include the use of climate forecasts to guide crop operations and the selection of resilient crop varieties, alongside the establishment of climate information services and capacity building.
• Agricultural adaptation in Daga Birame involves specific technical interventions such as the construction of a photovoltaic solar-powered borehole for watering, the practice of assisted natural regeneration (ANR) and reforestation to reduce wind erosion and promote moisture, and the use of seeds adapted to climate change provided by ISRA/CNRF.
• The Daga Birame initiative has resulted in increased agricultural yields and household resilience, as well as the mastery of climate-smart agriculture technologies. However, progress is hindered by governance issues, conflicts of interest, and a lack of financial resources and equipment for agricultural processing and inputs.
• In the island communities of Dionewar, coastal erosion is addressed through the 'Epis Maltais Savard' system, which uses stakes and palm fronds to create natural barriers against waves. This method has successfully trapped sand, resulting in a beach gain of 2.6 metres.
• Coastal adaptation in Dionewar also includes biological and socio-economic strategies, such as night fishing to allow for biological rest of fish, the development of oyster farming for women, and reforestation with local species.
• In Widou Thiengoly village, adaptation to heat waves includes the establishment of an early warning system with a climate information sharing server and the construction of 'Nubian vaults'—heat protection buildings—in the Matam region.
• Health-sector adaptation in Widou Thiengoly is supported by reforestation in public spaces and concessions via the Great Green Wall Agency, and free medical consultations provided by the Observatoire Homme-Milieu International (OHMI).

APA

Africa Policy Research Institute (n.d.). A CASE STUDY PROFILE ON AGRICULTURE IN THE COMMUNITY OF DAGA BIRAME IN SENEGAL. https://afripoli.org/projects/climate-adaptation/uploads/files/Senegal_Case_Study_Profile.pdf

Chicago

Africa Policy Research Institute. A CASE STUDY PROFILE ON AGRICULTURE IN THE COMMUNITY OF DAGA BIRAME IN SENEGAL. n.d. https://afripoli.org/projects/climate-adaptation/uploads/files/Senegal_Case_Study_Profile.pdf.

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@techreport{africapolicyresearchinstitutendcase, author = {{Africa Policy Research Institute}}, title = {{A CASE STUDY PROFILE ON AGRICULTURE IN THE COMMUNITY OF DAGA BIRAME IN SENEGAL}}, institution = {Africa Policy Research Institute}, url = {https://afripoli.org/projects/climate-adaptation/uploads/files/Senegal_Case_Study_Profile.pdf}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }