Famine Early Warning Systems Network

Socios: 
USGS

West Africa

Senegal

Climate Change

A climate trend analysis of Senegal

Octubre 2012
Preface: 

This brief report, drawing from a multi-year effort by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Famine Early Warning Systems Network (FEWS NET), identifies modest declines in rainfall, accompanied by increases in air temperatures. These analyses are based on quality-controlled station observations.

Mensajes clave: 

Summer rains have remained steady in Senegal over the past 20 years but are 15 percent below the 1920–1969 average. 

Temperatures have increased by 0.9° Celsius since 1975, amplifying the effect of droughts. 

Cereal yields are low but have been improving. 

The amount of farmland per person is low and declining rapidly. 

Current population and agriculture trends could lead to a 30-percent reduction in per capita cereal production by 2025.

Downloadable Version: 
https://fews.net/sites/default/files/documents/reports/FS12-3123.pdf
Region Contact Information: 

Email: fewsinquiry.west@fews.net

https://fews.net/es/west-africa/senegal/climate-change/october-2012
FEWS NET is a USAID-funded activity. The content of this report does not necessarily reflect the view of the United States Agency for International Development or the United States Government.