Review of Current and Planned Adaptation Action in Burkina Faso

This report provides an overview of climate change risks, vulnerable sectors, and adaptation policies in Burkina Faso, highlighting the government's efforts to mainstream climate considerations into priority sectors and the role of international funding.

• Burkina Faso is highly vulnerable to climate change due to a combination of multidimensional poverty, reliance on climate-sensitive livelihoods like livestock raising and agriculture, and environmental issues including water scarcity, land degradation, and deforestation. The country has a history of experiencing flooding from heavy rainfall and prolonged dry conditions.
• The Government of Burkina Faso has integrated climate change considerations into the plans and policies of its most vulnerable sectors, specifically prioritizing adaptation actions in forestry, livestock, agriculture, and water.
• International support for adaptation in Burkina Faso focuses on funding projects for priority sectors and targeting populations in the vulnerable northern regions of the country. However, there is a remaining need for additional capacity building within local and national governments to protect development gains.

APA

Price-Kelly,, A. C. T. E. (2016). Review of Current and Planned Adaptation Action in Burkina Faso. International Institute for Sustainable Development. https://www.iisd.org/publications/report/review-current-and-planned-adaptation-action-burkina-faso

Chicago

Price-Kelly,, Alec Crawford,Anika Terton,Daniella Echeverría,Hayley. Review of Current and Planned Adaptation Action in Burkina Faso. International Institute for Sustainable Development, 2016. https://www.iisd.org/publications/report/review-current-and-planned-adaptation-action-burkina-faso.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{pricekelly2016review, author = {Price-Kelly,, Alec Crawford,Anika Terton,Daniella Echeverría,Hayley}, title = {{Review of Current and Planned Adaptation Action in Burkina Faso}}, institution = {International Institute for Sustainable Development}, year = {2016}, month = aug, url = {https://www.iisd.org/publications/report/review-current-and-planned-adaptation-action-burkina-faso}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }