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Diallo Noumoussara Capstone Paper Final Version.Docx, Noumoussara Diallo May 2019

Diallo Noumoussara Capstone Paper Final Version.Docx, Noumoussara Diallo

Noumoussara Diallo

Abstract
The Sudano‐Sahelian region of West Africa is one of the poorest regions in the world. It is characterized by high rainfall variability and rapid population growth. Despite centuries of experience adapting to severe natural conditions, the vulnerability of the Sahel and its population to increased climate variability and change is of great concern.
Our research focuses on understanding farmers’ perceptions of climate change and the types of adjustments they have made in their farming practices in Senegal. It is based on a qualitative approach of semi-structured interviews to understand how environmental variations punctuate the daily lives of local populations. …