A large group of people stand in a field and build a fence using young trees.

Senegal

At a Glance

Credit: Xaume Olleros

Senegal is heavily dependent on rain-fed agriculture and coastal fisheries and is thus highly vulnerable to climate change. USAID works with all levels of society to factor climate change considerations into national policies as well as working to improve local management of fisheries and help coastal communities adapt to climate change. USAID adaptation activities also strengthen food security by promoting conservation farming, crop varieties with shorter growth cycles, and adoption of crop insurance to protect against crop failure.

Funding and Key Indicators

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USAID Climate Change Funding (2020)

Total

$4.5 Million

Adaptation

$4.5 Million

GAIN Vulnerability

Medium

Population (2020)

15.7 million

GHG Emissions Growth

3.85%

% Forested Area

42.8%

Climate Change Information

Country Plans & Commitments

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