Category: Pays

Biomasse

Analysis Report on Biomass Production in 2020 in the Sahel

  • Positive rainy season in the Sahel
  • Surplus of biomass production compared to the normal over almost the entire Sahelian zone
  • Locally negative biomass production in Western Mauritania, in the regions of Tagant, Brakna and Trarza
  • Locally moderately negative biomass production in the Matam region of Senegal
  • Deficits in biomass production quite critical in the Boucle du Mouhoun, Central West, Central Plateau and Central East regions
  • Negative biomass production in isolated enclaves especially in the northern pastoral zone of Barh-El-Gazel, Batha and Ennedi-Est
  • Difficult economic context due to the sanitary measure and associated restrictions following the COVID-19 pandemic
  • Security context severely hindering herd mobility and access to pasture and water resources in the Central Sahel

Report in English downloadable here

Mauritanie

Alert on the crisis situation for livestock farmers and agro-pastoralists exacerbated by COVID-19

This note describes and underscores the critical situation of agro-pastoralists depending on biomass production zones from northern Senegal to southern Mauritania, and how their vulnerability can be exacerbated by the restrictive measures implemented to contain the COVID-19 pandemic.

Its objective, relying on quantitative description, is to encourage policymakers, technical and financial partners, as well as response actors to mobilize quickly and to incorporate pastoral issues into COVID-19 specific response plans through short, medium, and long-term recommendations.

Full advocacy note available (ENG) ici.

Biomasse

Analysis Report on Sahel Biomass 2019

Highlights:

Overall, biomass production in the Sahel for the 2019 season shows a significant deterioration compared to the 2018 biomass levels. Senegal, Mauritania, and the pastoral areas in northern Niger and Chad require significant attention. These areas could experience an early and prolonged dry season. In addition to biomass deficits, some of these regions are also affected by surface water deficits, as seen in the southwest of Tagant (Mauritania).

Pastoral areas in Senegal and Mauritania are still recovering from successive droughts that have occurred over the past six years in these regions. Therefore, the impacts of biomass deficits will be magnified as decimated herds struggle to find pastures and water.

Elsewhere, there are moderate biomass deficits in the pastoral areas of northern Niger (Zinder and Diffa) to the East, as well as in some parts of Tahoua and Tillabéry to the West. A similar situation is observed in Chad. Most of these deficit areas are in proximity to surplus areas. If herd mobility is not hindered, herders should be able to find pastures. However, in conflict or banditry-prone areas, which are intensifying in the Sahel region (Burkina Faso, Niger – Tillabéry, Tahoua, Diffa – and Mali – Gao, Mopti), this may be less evident.

Given these trends and the significant biomass deficit, pastoral situations need regular monitoring. An early response to the dry season in Senegal and Mauritania should be undertaken promptly.

Recommendations:

  • Refer to the ACF Early Warning Guide on Biomass at: tinyurl.com/early-warning.
  • Conduct rapid assessments in deficit areas to determine community needs.
  • Government and humanitarian actors: Adjust intervention plans and emergency measures to accommodate a potential early pastoral dry season in Mauritania and Senegal. Consider incorporating the following interventions:
  • Strengthening public livestock services and pastoral organizations.
  • Distribution of animal feed.
  • Livestock restocking/de-stocking.
  • Veterinary support and livestock vaccination.
  • Cash transfers.

Download report here

Biomasse

Analysis Report on Sahel Biomass 2018

Recommandations:

  • Refer to ACF’s Early Warning Guide on Available Biomass at: tinyurl.com/early-warning
  • Conduct Rapid Assessments in Deficit Areas to Determine Community Needs.
  • Government and Humanitarian Actors: Adjust intervention plans and emergency measures to account for the current lean season at the beginning of the pastoral season in Mauritania and Senegal, potentially including the following interventions:
  • Strengthening public livestock services and pastoral organizations.
  • Distribution of animal feed.
  • Restocking/de-stocking.
  • Veterinary support and livestock vaccination.
  • Cash transfers.

Download the report here