Regional Report on Food and Nutrition Security in the Sahel and West Africa 2025 (RRSAN)

The report is the result of a partnership between CILSS and the Food Security Information Network (FSIN) and is produced in collaboration with the Technical Committee of the Harmonized Framework, supporting the Global Network Against Food Crises (GNAFC). It aligns with the Global Report on Food Crises (GRFC), contributing to a common narrative on acute food insecurity at both global and regional levels.

Climate, Meteorology, and Hydrology

Strategic Axis 2: Climate, Meteorology, and Hydrology

Agropastoral Activities in West Africa and the Sahel: Climate, Meteorological, and Hydrological Challenges and Solutions. In West Africa and the Sahel, agropastoral activities mainly depend on rainfall, with nearly 70% of the population relying entirely on rainfed agriculture for their livelihood. Only a small portion of crops are irrigated along rivers, lakes, and dams.