Inside Stories on Climate Compatible Development: Niger

This case study examines the impact of Farmer Managed Natural Regeneration (FMNR) in Niger, highlighting its role in increasing crop production, income, and food security for rural communities while offering climate change mitigation potential.

• Niger's development has been hindered by political upheaval, population pressures, limited arable land, and challenging climatic conditions, resulting in 60% of the population living on less than $1 per day.
• Over the last twenty years, Farmer Managed Natural Regeneration (FMNR), alongside improved soil and water conservation practices, has increased food security, income, and crop yields for impoverished rural communities in Niger, moving them toward greater resilience and providing potential for climate change mitigation.
• The success of FMNR depends on valuing local wisdom, allowing farmers to lead in innovation, experimentation, and advocacy, as well as securing the support of authorities and opinion leaders to overcome initial resistance from farmers.

APA

World Resources Institute (n.d.). Inside Stories on Climate Compatible Development: Niger. https://www.wri.org/research/inside-stories-climate-compatible-development-niger

Chicago

World Resources Institute. Inside Stories on Climate Compatible Development: Niger. n.d. https://www.wri.org/research/inside-stories-climate-compatible-development-niger.

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BibTeX

@techreport{worldresourcesinstitutendinside, author = {{World Resources Institute}}, title = {{Inside Stories on Climate Compatible Development: Niger}}, institution = {World Resources Institute}, url = {https://www.wri.org/research/inside-stories-climate-compatible-development-niger}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }