August 7, 2015
Research›Papers/Reports
Report on listening sessions in Niger, Burkina Faso and Mali
Catholic Relief Services commissioned national research teams in Niger, Burkina Faso and Mali to conduct focus groups with community members and key leaders. The focus groups...More
August 8, 2014
Research›Papers/Reports
Building Livelihoods on the Front Lines of Climate Change
This report assesses various market opportunities in Niger, Burkina Faso and Mali. It examines priority crop, livestock and forestry value chains for men and women. It also...More
August 8, 2014
Research›Papers/Reports
Adapting to the Sahel's Changing Climate
This report assesses the threats that climate change poses for vulnerable populations and ecosystems in Niger, Burkina Faso and Mali. The report identifies adaptation strategies...More
February 9, 2013
Research›Papers/Reports
Niger Resilience Study
In 2012, the Sahel faced a severe food security crisis for the fourth time within a decade. Poor rains, rising food process and internal displacement caused by insecurity has...More
December 9, 2012
Tools for Field Staff›Manuals
Climate Change
Climate change poses threats and opportunities to the rural poor. This guide reviews the evidence of climate change, introduces three strategies for dealing with climate change...More
October 9, 2012
Research›Papers/Reports
Tortillas on the Roaster
Higher temperatures and changes in rainfall patterns could transform the agricultural landscape of Central America, threatening the livelihoods of one million maize and bean...More