Exploring the Potential of Soil and Water Conservation Measures for Climate Resilience in Burkina Faso

Carine Naba (), Hiroshi Ishidaira, Jun Magome and Kazuyoshi Souma
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Carine Naba: Integrated Graduate School of Medicine, Engineering and Agricultural Sciences, University of Yamanashi, 4-4-37 Takeda, Kofu 400-8510, Yamanashi, Japan
Hiroshi Ishidaira: Interdisciplinary Center for River Basin Environment, University of Yamanashi, 4-4-37 Takeda, Kofu 400-8510, Yamanashi, Japan
Jun Magome: Interdisciplinary Center for River Basin Environment, University of Yamanashi, 4-4-37 Takeda, Kofu 400-8510, Yamanashi, Japan
Kazuyoshi Souma: Interdisciplinary Center for River Basin Environment, University of Yamanashi, 4-4-37 Takeda, Kofu 400-8510, Yamanashi, Japan

Sustainability, 2024, vol. 16, issue 18, 1-20

Abstract: Sahelian countries including Burkina Faso face multiple challenges related to climatic conditions. Setting up effective disaster management plans is essential for protecting livelihoods and promoting sustainable development. Soil and water conservation measures (SWCMs) are emerging as key components of such plans, particularly in Burkina Faso. However, there is an insufficiency of studies exploring their potential as green infrastructures in the Sahelian context and this research aims to contribute to filling this gap. We used national data, remote sensing, and GIS tools to assess SWCM adoption and the potential for climate resilience. Stone ribbons emerged as the most widely adopted SWCM, covering 2322.4 km 2 especially in the northern regions, while filtering dikes were the least widely adopted, at 126.4 km 2 . Twenty years of NDVI analysis showed a notable vegetation increase in Yatenga (0.075), Oudalan (0.073), and provinces with a high prevalence of SWCM practices. There was also an apparent increase in SWCM percentages from 60% of land degradation. Stone ribbons could have led to a runoff reduction of 13.4% in Bam province, highlighting their effectiveness in climate resilience and flood risk mitigation. Overall, encouraging the adoption of SWCMs offers a sustainable approach to mitigating climate-related hazards and promoting resilience in Sahelian countries such as Burkina Faso.

Keywords: soil and water conservation measures; Burkina Faso; nature-based solutions; disaster risk mitigation; Sahel; climate resilience (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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