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9 juin 2020
- doi: 10.4000/books.irdeditions.12310
- isbn: 9782709924245
- eisbn: 9782709924252
https://www.openedition.org/12554 , info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess
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agriculture changement climatique société rurale risque climatique agriculture climatic change risk rural communities Economics Environmental Studies BUS072000 RNUCiter ce document
Benjamin Sultan et al., « Introduction », IRD Éditions, ID : 10.4000/books.irdeditions.12310
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A close link between climate and agricultural production The population of the Sahel is mainly rural and particularly concerned by climate variability as this affects food, water and financial resources and has a direct impact on public health. The economy and food security are closely dependent on rainfed farming—used on 93% of the cultivated land. The African farming sector employs 70% of total labour (FAO 2003), generates 15 to 20% of the GDP and produces 80% of the cereals consumed in sub...