DocumentClimate-Smart Agriculture Field Assessment Checklist
Field-ready checklist for extension teams evaluating adoption of CSA practices at plot level.View →
Sustainable Agriculture and Adaptation of Agriculture to Climate Change
Sustainable Agriculture and Adaptation of Agriculture to Climate Change
Overview
Adaptation of agriculture to climate change is an urgent regional priority under ECOWAP.
Although ECOWAS contributes a small share of global greenhouse gas emissions, West Africa faces severe climate impacts, including rising temperatures, extreme weather events, rainfall variability, floods, droughts, and land degradation.
These conditions are already creating serious human and economic consequences, especially for vulnerable groups such as women, youth, and older populations.
Documents
- Climate-Smart Agriculture Field Assessment Checklist
Field-ready checklist for extension teams evaluating adoption of CSA practices at plot level.
- Agroecology Transition Infographic Pack (print-ready)
High-resolution infographics for campaigns, extension bulletins, and social channels.
Relevant links
- ECOWAP Main Portalhttps://ecowap.ecowas.int
- ECOAGRIS Data Platformhttps://ecoagris.ecowas.int
Key regional priorities
- Climate change is intensifying food insecurity through droughts, environmental degradation, conflict pressures, and economic shocks.
- Many countries still have limited resilience capacity to absorb and recover from climate-related disruptions.
- Agricultural productivity and food systems remain highly exposed to climate volatility without stronger adaptation systems.
Resources & highlights
Video
Featured videoRegional programme highlights and field perspectives.
Document
DocumentAgroecology Transition Infographic Pack (print-ready)
High-resolution infographics for campaigns, extension bulletins, and social channels.View →
Success storyClimate-Smart Demonstration Plots Double Adoption Among Youth Farmers
Peer-led field demonstrations and coaching accelerated uptake of climate-smart practices, with youth groups scaling proven techniques across neighboring communities.View →
Success storyFish Value-Chain Upgrades Cut Post-Harvest Losses in Coastal Communities
Improved cold-chain handling and hygienic processing standards reduced spoilage and raised average sales margins for small-scale processors.View →
WebinarSustainable Agriculture and Climate Adaptation: Advanced Clinic
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WebinarECOWAP Masterclass: Agroecology and Climate-Smart Transitions
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