ABSTRACT
The African continent in general and West Africa in particular
is facing many challenges as we enter the 21st century including its
vulnerability and adaptation to climate change (Sena ADESSOU Kwaku, 2007).
The north-western region of Kayes is not immune to this
phenomenon, which may jeopardize all efforts so far to promote economic and
social development in the region.
This climate change severely affects agriculture, a key driver
of the economy and the poorest populations. It has negative consequences in
terms of economy and food security. Adaptation options for this global crisis
are not only part of the mitigation of climate change, but also with a view to
meeting basic human needs and conservation of natural resources. In short, a
development that meets present needs without compromising the ability of future
generations to meet their own needs (CMED, 1987).
According to scientists in the next twenty years, climate
change may worsen if solutions are not. Therefore the need to integrate climate
change into development plans in the short, medium and long term is
necessary.
This is in view of finding lasting solutions against the side
effects of climate change on agriculture, that this study "Contribution of agro
forestry in the climate changes adaptation in rural communities of Djelebou,
Karakoro and Sahel "was initiated.
AHP method (Hierarchical Process Analysis) was used for the
study. It is one of the methods of multicriteria decision making developed in
1980 by Thomas Saaty. It aims to refine decision-making process by examining
the coherence and logic of the decision maker's preferences. Lacking
Expertchoice software is the tool for analyzing the Analysis of Hierarchical
Process (AHP), the Excel was used.
Thus, six (06) criteria and seven (07) alternatives were
selected on the basis of their relevance in reducing vulnerability and poverty
among socioeconomic groups, environmental protection and climate change
adaptation.
Questionnaires were submitted to a trial of national and local
experts based on their knowledge of agriculture and competence in adapting
agriculture to climate change and have evaluated the different comparison
matrices.
Contribution de l'agroforesterie dans l'adaptation de
l'agriculture aux changements climatiques
dans les communes rurales de
Djélébou, Karakoro et Sahel dans le nord ouest du cercle
de
Kayes
The results of different MCA have shown that agro forestry
practices are the best options for adapting agriculture to the effects of
climate change.
Analysis of Hierarchical Process (AHP) is an important tool
for decision making in multi-criteria in the selection of the best options for
adaptation of agriculture to the effects of climate change.
Key words:
1 - Vulnerability 2- Climate
Change 3 - Agro forestry
4- Adaptation to climate change
5 - Attenuation the effects of climate change
Contribution de l'agroforesterie dans l'adaptation de
l'agriculture aux changements climatiques
dans les communes rurales de
Djélébou, Karakoro et Sahel dans le nord ouest du cercle
de
Kayes
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