Briefing Paper

Economic Impacts of Climate Change on Farmers in Nioro du Rip, Senegal: An Integrated Assessment

“This study has shown that farmers in Nioro du Rip, Senegal, would experience declines in their net farm returns and per capita income if no adaptation strategies are implemented. Although few farms would benefit from climate change impact, the overall picture is somewhat gloomy. It is therefore worthwhile to investigate the impact of adaptations strategies that could minimize these adverse effects.”