Abstract

This research-action project aims to help populations reduce their vulnerability and better adapt to climate change. The project will act at three levels in the decision-making hierarchy by facilitating coordination frameworks in six departments, supporting surveillance committees in 35 communes and fostering farmer experimentation in two field-schools in each commune. The main border partners will be farmers and elected officials. A device for relaying meteorological information will be set up for each of the three levels (department, commune and field-school). In this way the project hopes to encourage optimal use of water and agricultural potential, available research results, and local knowledge, as well as stimulate experimentation on adaptation options including integrated soil management. The overall aim is to reduce food insecurity and rural poverty in Bénin.

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