This module introduces the climate context and challenges facing West Africa, a region highly vulnerable to climate variability and change. It provides an overview of observed and projected trends in temperature and rainfall, their impacts on key sectors such as agriculture and livestock, and the associated risks to food security and livelihoods. The module also highlights priority adaptation and mitigation actions, policy responses, and the need for strengthened capacity and climate finance to support resilient and sustainable development across the region.

• Apply ECOWAP-aligned practices in pest management.
• Develop a local implementation action plan for your institution or project.
• Use monitoring indicators to track adoption and measurable field outcomes.
• Collaborate across value-chain actors for regional scaling.