Inside Stories on Climate Compatible Development: Niger
Summary
Farmer Managed Natural Regeneration (FMNR), combined with soil and water conservation, has improved crop production, income, and food security for impoverished rural communities in Niger, while offering climate change mitigation potential.
Key insights
- Farmer Managed Natural Regeneration (FMNR), used alongside improved soil and water conservation practices, has increased crop yields, income, and food security for rural communities in Niger, helping them move from vulnerability toward greater resilience.
- FMNR possesses the potential to contribute to climate change mitigation.
- The success of FMNR depends on valuing local knowledge, allowing farmers to lead in innovation and advocacy, and securing the support of authorities and opinion leaders to overcome initial resistance from farmers.
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- World Resources Institute (n.d.). Inside Stories on Climate Compatible Development: Niger. https://www.wri.org/research/inside-stories-climate-compatible-development-niger
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- 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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- {{cite report |author=World Resources Institute |title=Inside Stories on Climate Compatible Development: Niger |url=https://www.wri.org/research/inside-stories-climate-compatible-development-niger |access-date=17 August 2026 |via=Climate Insights Directory}}
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- @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} }
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